Concrete floors - love it or leave it?
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Comments (7)Hello Heather, apologies for the delayed reply! Terrazzo UK is correct in that a non-slip polished matte finish is achievable with terrazzo. Terrazzo is a highly used flooring material - in supermarkets, hospitals, stations, etc - where slipping would be a big no-no. You can also add treads or corrugations to terrazzo (for example on stairs). If you'd prefer to talk this through with us then please give us a call on 020 7358 0160. In terms of laying terrazzo, there are a few options but the most common are laying tiles or pouring the mixture in situ (as you would with concrete). We have a number of white and grey terrazzo options in our standard range, which you can view here: http://www.diespeker.co.uk/terrazzo/ We also offer a bespoke service for terrazzo, so you can hand-pick everything from the colour of the concrete or resin, the thickness of the terrazzo, and the material of the chippings (this can be anything! Stone, shells, we've even had gold). Hope this is useful. Please feel free to ask any questions....See MoreConcrete kitchen floor and work surface
Comments (2)Conscious Forms is a small London based concrete specialist design and make studio established in 2004 by Concrete Artisan Junior Phipps. Junior and his team of master craftsmen collaborate with private clients; architects and designers to create bespoke cast in-situ, seamless polished concrete furniture and surfaces. Sealing and Maintenance With in-situ cast concrete there are 2 main types of surface seal, 1. Topical seal, a bit like a varnish on top of the concrete surface, a non-breathable finish. Advantage of the topical seal is that it is less prone to staining due to the acrylic or polyurethane barrier. Disadvantage of the topical seal is if you puncture the surface moisture/water can get underneath leaving white bubbly pockets resulting in the delaminating of the topical seal. Topical seals will also add a slight discolouration as the topical seal ages. Also vulnerable to acids like red wine, vinegar, lemon juice which may etch the seal leaving a slightly 'milky' patch, if not wiped up soon after spillage. 2. impregnating seal which soaks into the surface to seal the concrete top layers but allows concrete to breathe. If the concrete gets wet this type of seal allows the concrete to dry out naturally. Disadvantage of the impregnating seal is it is more vulnerable to acids like red wine, vinegar, lemon juice which may etch the surface leaving a slightly dull unsealed patch. Impregnating seal very slightly alters the final colour of the concrete finish. At Conscious Forms we recommend that Lithofin Cream Polish and/or Lithofin Easy Care be regularly applied to the worktop after being sealed with an impregnating sealer like Lithofin MN Stainstop or Lithofin MN Stainstop Plus. Concrete worktop should be cleaned with a damp cloth only or with mild soapy water (no bleach or aggressive chemicals, chlorine based cleaners are fine). Do not cut or place hot pans directly on the surface or you may damage the seal. The sealant is effective against most dirt and grease but acidic spillage’s and liquids will have to be wiped up as soon as possible to prevent staining. Stains can be reduced and removed and we can advise on this. Contact us to discuss the surface repair treatment or resurfacing of your polished concrete worktop. Best regards Junior...See Moreminnie101
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