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Why Polished Concrete?

Polished concrete by polishedconcretetoronto.com is an exciting alternative in flooring for industrial, commercial, institutional, government, and residential applications. It offers the strength and versatility of concrete, yet has the beauty of natural stones such as marble or granite. The polishedconcretetoronto.com process of polishing the concrete is hardening the floor, reducing its porosity and seals out contaminants. Easy to install and maintain and is very economical for the end user. There will be an increase in ambient light reflection and slip resistance. Allow the experts at polishedconcretetoronto.com to guide you through the benefits of our polished concrete, and discover for yourself how this exceptional surfacing solution can solve your flooring project challenges.

Can My Concrete Be Polished?

Almost any concrete floor can be polished as long as the concrete is structurally sound. Our experts at TTM Finishes Inc. can inspect your floor and let you know if its suitable for polishing. Often dirt, grease, coatings, and blemishes can be removed in the grinding process. Types of floors that are not suitable for polishing include those that are extremely wavy, need extensive patching, or are extremely porous.

Product Duration Expectancy

The average polishedconcretetoronto.com polished concrete floor requires refinishing once every five to ten years, and these are under heavy traffic conditions. For comparison, epoxy coated floors last two to five years and floors coated with an industrial sealer generally go six to twelve months before they need to be refinished.

Lower Cost of Maintenance

Polished concrete by polishedconcretetoronto.com is one way to reduce the costs associated with this maintenance and overhead. Less maintenance consumables are required to maintain the surface since the profile of the concrete surface has been flattened and leveled. An excellent choice for any large floor area, high traffic or not.

Environmentally-Friendly

The noteworthy benefits of polished concrete are that it has a lower total cost, has a lower maintenance schedule, and it meets and exceeds all "Green" standards for Energy efficiency and Enviromental Design. Remember that polished concrete contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which makes it an environmentally friendly surface.

Ambient Lighting Increases

Polished concrete increases ambient light reflection by up to 100%. That means greater visibility, fewer overhead lights, a higher safety factor and a shine that can’t be beat. The level of shine and the reflective properties are up to you. Elimination of up to half of the lighting requirements due to the ambient characteristics of polishedconcretetoronto.com polished concrete is not uncommon.