Just by hearing the term polished concrete already gives you that picturesque variety of decorative shiny concrete flooring possibilities. Polished concrete is the generic term for that said floor styling everyone had been adoring lately. Without the need for any other coating of vinyl, carpet or tiles, concrete polishing allows you the ability to expose the concrete floor as it is, but only more stylish.
Concrete polish flooring can be styled in a wide range of possibilities, most especially when its all about the colors and patterns that you are after for. Featuring an affordable make that is energy efficient, dust free and low maintenance qualities. There are three popular methods that needs to be followed depending on what you want for your concrete floor: trowelling, burnishing or honing.
The concrete polishing process called steel trowelling can be done by hand or with a power trowelling machine, depending mostly on the area requiring the process. One of the major downsides of trowelling are the leftover trowel marks on the floor. The output of steel trowelling usually is the common natural cement grey that we know, however, this can be improved by adding in or spreading a bit of off white cement if you wish.
Burnishing is an option that can be done right after the trowelling process. When the concrete floor has reached that polished glossy appearance, alternative burnishing materials like floor waxes, liquid polishes, and resin based coatings can be applied for the look you are after for.
Honing is the process that you can adopt after the trowelling and burnishing options. This method is actually a concrete polishing option where a deeper depth is achieved. You'll know a concrete floor is honed when you start seeing presence of aggravates that is becoming part of the aesthetic design in the end result.
With a little bit of creativity and a know how in mixing up all the said processes, a delightful, appreciated concrete polished output will be achieved. Include in desired color combination and desired pattern to input and you'll have the polished concrete you can brag to your friends. - 16738
Concrete polish flooring can be styled in a wide range of possibilities, most especially when its all about the colors and patterns that you are after for. Featuring an affordable make that is energy efficient, dust free and low maintenance qualities. There are three popular methods that needs to be followed depending on what you want for your concrete floor: trowelling, burnishing or honing.
The concrete polishing process called steel trowelling can be done by hand or with a power trowelling machine, depending mostly on the area requiring the process. One of the major downsides of trowelling are the leftover trowel marks on the floor. The output of steel trowelling usually is the common natural cement grey that we know, however, this can be improved by adding in or spreading a bit of off white cement if you wish.
Burnishing is an option that can be done right after the trowelling process. When the concrete floor has reached that polished glossy appearance, alternative burnishing materials like floor waxes, liquid polishes, and resin based coatings can be applied for the look you are after for.
Honing is the process that you can adopt after the trowelling and burnishing options. This method is actually a concrete polishing option where a deeper depth is achieved. You'll know a concrete floor is honed when you start seeing presence of aggravates that is becoming part of the aesthetic design in the end result.
With a little bit of creativity and a know how in mixing up all the said processes, a delightful, appreciated concrete polished output will be achieved. Include in desired color combination and desired pattern to input and you'll have the polished concrete you can brag to your friends. - 16738
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Mesmerized on concrete polishing, Mikkan Drane shares his research about the benefits, rewards, and advantages expected from concrete polishing.
