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Polished concrete

8 years ago

I would like a polished concrete floor finish for a residential house in a tropical climate area in East Africa. Can anyone shed light on the technique to achieve an even and durable floor? What is the average life span of a polished concrete floor? Any difference between a polished concrete floor and an epoxy floor?

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