A number of people are getting excited about concrete polishing. They say this is the future in flooring, as it relies on the sole premise that concrete is probably in your flooring anyway. But is it really worth it? Is concrete polishing the future of floor design?
Let us enumerate the many advantages concrete polishing claims over its peers. The main ones are beauty, durability, affordability and availability. I will go over each one, and then decide if this flooring method is indeed valuable from there.
The first notion that I will dispel is the claim that polished concrete is pleasing to the eye. It does have a very good, sleek, look, but to me, it is not for everyone. As beauty has been said to lie in the eye of the beholder, I believe that this criterion is not really worth arguing about.
But if beauty is not really an accurate criterion, then durability is. One of the things that you would want from your floor is ability to stay functional for a long time. After all, changing it on a regular basis will quickly result in it being expensive (which we will go to later). Concrete itself is very tough, but the polishing process closes the material, and makes it last even longer. This claim is 100% true.
Affordability, again, is a contested issue. Yes, the cost of having it done by a contractor is relatively cheap. But if you are a dedicated do-it-yourself kind of guy, then you probably won't be fond of concrete polishing. The diamond-related polishers are expensive, and truth be told, you probably won't be able to do as good a job. In short, this option is indeed cheap, but you have to find a contractor that won't screw you over.
Last, but probably the most important to the discussion, would be the all-too hyped claim that concrete is readily available. This is what I contest the most. You see, while concrete in this day and age is literally everywhere, the proper concrete for polishing is another matter entirely. Concrete is indeed a good choice, as long as you have the right concrete to begin with. - 16477
Let us enumerate the many advantages concrete polishing claims over its peers. The main ones are beauty, durability, affordability and availability. I will go over each one, and then decide if this flooring method is indeed valuable from there.
The first notion that I will dispel is the claim that polished concrete is pleasing to the eye. It does have a very good, sleek, look, but to me, it is not for everyone. As beauty has been said to lie in the eye of the beholder, I believe that this criterion is not really worth arguing about.
But if beauty is not really an accurate criterion, then durability is. One of the things that you would want from your floor is ability to stay functional for a long time. After all, changing it on a regular basis will quickly result in it being expensive (which we will go to later). Concrete itself is very tough, but the polishing process closes the material, and makes it last even longer. This claim is 100% true.
Affordability, again, is a contested issue. Yes, the cost of having it done by a contractor is relatively cheap. But if you are a dedicated do-it-yourself kind of guy, then you probably won't be fond of concrete polishing. The diamond-related polishers are expensive, and truth be told, you probably won't be able to do as good a job. In short, this option is indeed cheap, but you have to find a contractor that won't screw you over.
Last, but probably the most important to the discussion, would be the all-too hyped claim that concrete is readily available. This is what I contest the most. You see, while concrete in this day and age is literally everywhere, the proper concrete for polishing is another matter entirely. Concrete is indeed a good choice, as long as you have the right concrete to begin with. - 16477
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Sam Wayland suggests Concrete Polishing for those who seek more information on the topic. You likely won't find her there too much, though. Concrete Polishing is the place to find enthusiasts of the practice.
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