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.