Thursday, April 5, 2018

How Commercial Polished Concrete Floors Contractor Johnson City Are Winning

By Clara E. Cordasco


Once considered a very cheap and industrial solution, meant only for yards and factory floors, cement flooring has evolved to the point of beauty. Selecting a commercial polished concrete floors contractor Johnson City should be an easy task as their work speaks for itself.

Pre-existing wood and tiled flooring can be removed to reveal the original cement floor. Then, depending on the integrity of these floors, it is repaired, levelled and then polished up. In the worst cases the surface would have to be concreted from scratch in order to get the best finish. The floors, once finished, are long-lasting, hygienic and good looking, especially in high traffic public areas, such as commercial properties.

The popularity of this trend has grown rapidly as people have realised what it offers. Every type of business can, without too much disruption, install either a brand new concrete base, or resurface an old one. The amount of time taken is minimal, with the least amount of dust and damage and loss of trade.

A limited range of colour can be added, leaving the decor options open to match whatever you choose. Even the basic grey cement colour will look classy and stylish once it's polished and gleaming. The finish is long-lasting and will not peel or flake making them a smart choice. You won't be required to redo your floors every couple of years.

When the mixture is poured and levelled, the rough stones are covered by the smooth cement. It's a matter of choosing whether or not to start grinding and if so, how much will be done. Taking the choice to polish and not grind is normally done at this phase. Whether you selected to add a colour to your floor or not, you will have a result of a gleaming, glossy floor with a uniquely patterned finish as no two floors can be the same.

If you opt to start buffing and grinding to reveal the aggregate within the floor, the next stage will be a light grinding which will reveal only the tips of the little stones, leaving you with a kind of salt and pepper result. This is not always an even finish though as the stones may not always be at exactly the same depth beneath the top layer.

Should you choose to continue grinding to the next stage, you will reveal the multiple irregular, rough looking stones below the surface. This is the best result one could get from this flooring. Again, completely original and individual, depending on the stones used and the colours will range giving a wonderful finish.

Finally, once your desired finish is achieved, the floor is going to be polished until gleaming. The wet looking floor is still non-slip and safe. Naturally, the floors will erode slightly over a long time, especially in areas with a lot of traffic. This is not a problem, however, as regular cleaning and maintenance will bring the floor back to its original beauty.




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