Polished Concrete Floors – Things You Need To Consider

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Polished Concrete Floors Things You Need To
Consider
Hardcore Concrete
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One of the most popular floor finishes now on the
Gold Coast is Polished Concrete. This is because
these floors are so affordable, good looking,
durable and they fit in very well with the
lifestyle and climatic conditions experienced in
all parts of Queensland. When considering
whether or not to have a polished concrete floor
installed, you need to take a few things into
account
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When to Install When building a new home or any
other type of building the floor can be polished
as soon as the frame and roof are installed. The
finish is very durable and is best done before
any drywall is installed to get the best finish
on the floor, especially in small areas. The
polishing actually hardens the floor so it is
resistant to damage. If you plan on a grind and
seal type finish then this is best done just
before the skirting boards and final interior
painting is finished, as this type of surface
could be damaged from tradies working on it if it
finished too early in the job.
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Existing Concrete Floors Many older houses have
concrete floors that were never designed to be
polished, but most of them can still be polished.
Often the result is a very interesting floor
filled with character because of the different
aggregates used and then exposed. Some floors
will be too brittle or crumbly and these may need
a top coat of concrete applied and then ground
back and polished. Yes we can treat existing
concrete, as long as the concrete is suitable
enough (not too soft or crumbly). If the concrete
is not suitable for polishing, it can be treated
or, we can install an alternative finishes that
will give to you the same look as polished
concrete.
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What Will My Floor Look Like? With an existing
floor it will depend on what aggregates were
used, but when pouring a new floor you can
control the types and the colours of the
aggregates including the sand to get a colour and
look you desire. Your contractor who specialises
in Polished Concrete Floors on the Gold Coast
will be able to show you examples of the
different results and help you decide which will
suit your particular application.
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Can I have a Polished Concrete Floor
Anywhere? Yes anywhere you can have a concrete
floor it can be polished. Usually commercial and
outside areas that are to be polished are
finished in a slip resistant finished for safety
so are not as highly polished, but they still
retain the beauty and durability of other
polished floors.
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When building a new home it is the best time to
consider your concrete floor as you can have
complete control of the end result. You can
choose from a huge range of options to get a
truly individual and unique floor with a small
cost but huge investment.
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