THE polished concrete floors they are also increasingly in demand for home interiors thanks to the numerous advantages they offer. We are used to seeing the use of this type of flooring for outdoors, but the trend we are witnessing in recent times is precisely the use of polished concrete floor for interiors, especially when it comes to renovations.
Polished concrete for interiors
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What are the benefits of having a polished polished concrete floor in home? In addition to the aesthetic factor and the customization of the coating that appears homogeneous and therefore makes it very pleasing to the eye, the polished concrete floor is practical and wear resistant. As well as economical compared to other types of cladding such as marble.
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The smooth concrete floor therefore represents one durable and economical solution considered the initial investment. It can also be customized according to your style and is very convenient when it comes to cleaning.
The polishing treatment, in fact, allows it to be practically impermeable to dirt and allows easier elimination of dust, with one greater general hygiene of the rooms.
Visible or spatulated grit
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There are basically two trends regarding this type of coating, the polished concrete with exposed stones and the troweled smooth concrete.
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In the first one noted the shapes of the aggregates used, whether they are marble or mixed granulates, which can be chosen in different sizes, in the second the texture appears uniform according to the chosen color.
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This second solution is ideal for covering old tile floors thanks to the reduced thickness of the covering. In addition to the hygienic factor, the detail of being seamless allows the polished concrete floors to be very pleasing to the eye.
The use of the sanded concrete for floors makes them very resistant and long lasting compared to, for example, a resin floor, which in any case is an economical solution and maintains several advantages in terms of aesthetics and hygiene.
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If you have decided to cover the interior of your home with a smooth concrete floor, have a price quotation by companies specialized in these jobs to know in detail prices and labor costs.
