Why Choose Polished Concrete Flooring?

by Guest on Jan 20, 2012

Carpeting is a popular flooring choice in many homes, but it is virtually impossible to keep clean. Pet hair, dust and other allergens find a cozy home in the carpeting. Especially for small children, this is very hazardous. On the other hand, concrete floors that are polished with high-shine resin make effective cleaning simple. With a quick sweep and mop, polished concrete floors take on a spotless shine.

It is a fact of life that everyone brings in potentially dangerous microorganisms into the home on a daily basis, even if shoes are removed before entering. Also, a spill on a carpeted floor is much harder to clean up than a spill on a polished concrete floor. Especially in a home with toddlers, keeping a floor properly disinfected is a must. Because polished concrete floors do not have a porous surface, spills are even easier to clean up than on linoleum or laminate floors.

Several layers are other materials are placed under many types of flooring, from hardwood and laminate to epoxy flooring. In effect, when a spill occurs, liquids often penetrate to the lower layers of the flooring. Moisture and mold develop as a result, and this can quickly spread throughout the home. The advantage of concrete floors is that they naturally repel moisture and ensure that your home remains a safe and mold-free environment.

Not only will you protect the health of your immediate family by installing polished concrete flooring, but that of the environment in general. This is because polished concrete flooring uses less raw materials than many other types of flooring. Also, very minimal manufacturing is involved in producing polished concrete flooring. You will notice that your heating and cooling bill will be less, since polished concrete floors provide natural insulation during extreme temperatures. By installing polished concrete flooring, not only can you have beautiful, easy to clean flooring, but you can play a part in protecting the environment for generations to come.