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Are you one of those homeowners who is torn between Honed Concrete and Polished Concrete?
Many people confuse these two types of concrete flooring because they ‘almost’ go through the same process.
However, Honed and Polished Concrete are two different types of concrete flooring.
And today, Bunbury Flooring will help show you how to distinguish between honed and polished concrete, as well as which is best for the various areas of your home.
Honed Concrete
Honed concrete is a mechanical process that involves grinding and sealing either an existing concrete surface or a brand new concrete surface to the desired finish. As a result, honed concrete floors can only be in a matte finish and has a penetrating sealer applied to protect the concrete and help prevent staining. It also gives your outdoor concrete slab a non slip finish.
So, what are the areas that are best for honed concrete flooring?
Areas that are best for Honed Concrete Floor
- Driveways
- Alfresco
- Footpaths
- Pool decks
Pool decks
Honed concrete pool decking can be beneficial to you and your family. Given the constant dampness of pool areas and the presence of small children in your home, it could be extremely dangerous. As a result, the non-slip honed concrete flooring is one of the best options.
Bathroom and Laundry
Honed concrete bathroom and laundry flooring is ideal for wet areas in your home. Because of its non-slip surface, you can be confident that honed concrete bathroom and laundry floors will assist you and your family, especially if children and elders are present, in avoiding potentially dangerous accidents such as slipping.
Benefits of Honed Concrete Floor
- Low Maintenance
- Non Slip Resistance
- Long Lasting
- Inexpensive
- Adds aesthetic
Aside from that, if you think a honed concrete floor is too plain for you, you can still choose your stone exposure level. So, if you want small stones to be visible to add aesthetics to your outdoor floors, you can actually tell Bunbury Flooring ahead of time and they will provide the flooring that you require.
So, if you are looking for suitable flooring for your outdoor space, you might want to consider honed concrete.
Polished Concrete
Polished concrete floors are mechanically refined the most and are considered the premium concrete flooring solution. It’s also the best no wax flooring option.
What’s great about polished concrete is that it can transform your old concrete floors into an exceptional finish. It’s most popular use however is in brand new builds, because that way the owner can choose the colour of the cement and the colours of the rocks or pebbles placed into the mix. This means that the sky’s the limit for your colour and design choice.
Polished concrete floors are ideal for residential use because they are a popular choice among homeowners. Though it is somewhat pricey, if you want a much better flooring that improves the interior of your home, Polished Concrete is your best choice.
Polished concrete, like other types of concrete flooring, can be also tailored to any design and colour.
One thing to remember about polished concrete floors is that they can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas of your home. You can have polished concrete kitchen floors inside and outdoor polished concrete floors for your alfresco and garage areas.
Polished concrete kitchen floors are easy to clean with a little sweeping and will not be damaged by any amount of water, but they may become slippery.
Having a polished concrete alfresco can add aesthetics to your outdoor space while also withstanding any weather and requiring little maintenance.
And polished concrete floors are also recommended because they are very durable, making them ideal for your garage and they are not easily scratched.
These are the numerous advantages of having a residential polished concrete floor.
Benefits of Residential Polished Concrete
- It improves the aesthetics of your home
- It is long Lasting
- It reflects lights
- It is scratch and stain resistant
- It is Low Maintenance
- It is Economical
- It is non absorptive
- It has a wide range of colours and designs
Aside from the use of polished concrete flooring in the home,
Commercial polished concrete flooring is also popular among business owners because they know how having polished concrete flooring on their building can benefit them.
This means that there is a lot of work in commercial buildings especially if it involves high machine moving, chemical work and heavy foot traffic.
That is why, these are some of the reasons why you should think about improving your concrete slab so that your floor can withstand all of these and last longer.
Benefits of Commercial Polished Concrete
Economical
Business owners prefer polished concrete for their commercial buildings because it is inexpensive, which means they won’t have to spend that much money on maintenance.
Less Maintenance
Because it is polished concrete, they do not need to maintain it on a regular basis. Having polished concrete requires less maintenance, which means you do not need to bother yourself with a thorough cleaning, a quick sweep will be enough.
Durable
Commercial polished concrete is strong and resistant to high pressure, making it very durable and able to withstand heavy foot traffic as well as heavy machines inside the building.
You can also have your floors done in a more modern polished concrete style.
So, if you want to add something to your polished concrete, you should know about decorative polished concrete floor finishes.
Polished concrete has the advantage of allowing you to select or decide on a colour theme. This means you have the ability to transform your grey ‘dull’ looking polished concrete into something beautiful and lively.
You have a wide range of colour options when it comes to colour selection for your polished concrete floors.
So, how do you know what colour will look good in your home?
Here are some colour ideas for polished concrete that you may like.
Dark Colours
Dark colours, such as black, dark brown, and dark blue are ideal for dark rooms such as theatre rooms, bedrooms with dark themes, and other dark areas. What makes them unique is that they enhance and complement the particular area.
Pastel and Neutral Colours
These colours are very warm and relaxing, and they would look great in your living room. This colour scheme also creates a welcoming atmosphere for your guests.
Bright Colours
Bright colours, such as yellow, can be used to make large areas, such as your garage or kitchen, appear brighter and more spacious.
Polished Concrete with Stones
If you think polished concrete colours are too plain for you, consider polished concrete with stones. Before we do the polished concrete flooring work, our flooring specialists usually ask our clients if they want a full exposure finish or a random exposure of aggregates.
So, if you want both the appearance of small stones and the polished concrete finish, this could be the flooring that you need. Natural stones, such as granite or marble, can be used to add a beautiful finishing touch to your home
If you want to achieve this type of flooring, feel free to contact Bunbury Flooring specialists through the contact page, and they will be happy to help you achieve the flooring you require.