Are polished concrete floors worth it?

When you polish concrete, you increase its durability and lifespan, making it one of the most hard-wearing and durable surfaces available for flooring. In addition to its durability and looks, polished concrete is highly versatile, you can really customise your floor for your exact requirements.

Are polished concrete floors practical?

Polished Concrete Advantages Polished concrete has a lot of benefits, including being: A smooth and sleek flooring type that suits the minimalist interiors of many contemporary homes. A low-maintenance, easy to clean flooring. Concrete is an excellent heat conductor and is easy to pour over an underfloor heating system.

How long do polished concrete floors last?

20 years
Polished Concrete Floor Lifespans With professional concrete installation, a proactive polished concrete floor maintenance plan, and occasional deep cleaning, a polished concrete flooring system can last 20 years or more with minimal hassle.

Are polished concrete floors hard to maintain?

Maintaining Polished Concrete While polished concrete floors are not maintenance-free, they generally are easier to care for than other types of decorative concrete floors, since they require no waxing or sealing.

Why is polished concrete so popular?

The reasons polished concrete is now so popular on the Gold Coast is because it’s inexpensive to have done, lasts a lifetime, is easy to clean and maintain, always looks fantastic with very little effort and is super cool in the hot Queensland climate. It also adds to the resale property value.

How much does it cost to polish concrete?

For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 250 square feet, the cost to Polish Concrete starts at $5.77 – $6.73 per square foot*. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, and options.

Which primer to use on tiles or polished concrete?

ETP/A+B can be used as a bonding primer on most tile types and polished concrete. It is not always necessary with ETP/A+B to abrade the tile first the floor. We would advice that an adhesion/bonding test is carried out first to establish that the resulting adhesion is sufficient for the type of use/traffic the floor will receive.

Can any old concrete be polished?

To answer the question, yes , old and worn out concrete can definitely be polished. Essentially, as long as the concrete itself is refurbished and redone, it can be polished without a hitch. You can take one of two steps- either to get a professional to redo your patio or driveway floors, or learn how to go about this yourself.