Polishing a concrete floor sleek shiny and easy to maintain polished concrete is a great flooring choice particularly for modern interiors.
													
																	Thin polished concrete floor. 
									
	
		
	
																	Aesthetically concrete floors are a good match for homes with a modern or industrial style and are less suitable for classic vintage home styles. 
																	That is a polished concrete floor that works its way to a higher finish over 400 grit for example is. 
																	The following project was executed by tom zilian of madstone floors from boston ma who created a polished concrete floor over a plywood substrate. 
																	In this project tom had to remove old tile and install another layer of 3 4 thick plywood. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Be sure to understand the balance between the contemporary and rugged aesthetic of polished concrete and practicalities such as maintenance and underfoot comfort. 
																	Apply a thin coat of concrete sealer with a roller or. 
																	As the number of grit increases so does its fineness. 
																	Note that while there are some similarities to polishing a concrete countertop this article focuses on polishing concrete floor surfaces. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Before burnishing one last time put a thin coat. 
																	Polished concrete has a modern sophisticated appearance and the polishing process can improve the overall condition of the material. 
																	Micro topping was designed to yield an exceptionally smooth tight troweled finish that can provide a new blank canvas for decorative concrete floors. 
																	A polished and acid stained concrete floor will likely look out of place in a classic colonial style home for example but fit quite nicely into a contemporary style home.