Decorative Concrete Flooring and Your Bathroom
Bathroom flooring can be hard to innovate. Tile can look old and tired (even when it’s new!) and it’s hard to keep the grout clean. Marble is beautiful, but limited and may lack the modern look you’re seeking for your remodeled bathroom. If you’re looking for something truly fun and original, consider concrete. (Yes, concrete!) Decorative concrete in the form of polished floors has become a logical choice for home remodeling because it can compete aesthetically with marble and granite.
How Can a Concrete Floor Be Fun?
When you think “concrete,” you may be imagining the rough, grainy gray substance you’re familiar with on sidewalks and in garages. But polished concrete is very different: it’s shiny, it’s modern and it can be as colorful and as varied in pattern as you want.
What Is Polished Concrete?
Polished concrete is concrete that has been processed. It’s been poured, colored, patterned, polished and ground using professional equipment, and it contains a penetrant chemical to act as a hardener and “dust-proofer” for the polished concrete.
With polished concrete, the end result is beautiful and shiny, and the floors are considered low-maintenance and more durable than many other flooring options. Because they have higher friction, polished concrete is also far less slippery than marble or granite.
It’s Not Only Flexible and Attractive, It’s Sustainable
Polished concrete is considered a sustainable, eco-friendly building material, and is certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which oversees green building standards. Additionally, polished concrete doesn’t require hazardous or toxic coatings, cleaners or adhesives that might reduce the air quality inside your home.
The Benefits are Numerous
The benefits of polished concrete floors are extensive. From wide color and design options to easy cleaning and less damage – there’s more reasons to consider polished concrete as a flooring options than you may have ever realized.
Call for a Consultation
Contact Elite Concrete Systems to discuss your ideas for a polished concrete floor, or visit our website and view our gallery of beautiful polished concrete floors.