Polished Concrete: The Flooring Choice of Builders and Contractors in Saskatoon
Online, April 18, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The choice has been an easy one, according to local concrete contractors, Mosaic Concrete Designers. Why? There are so many benefits of implementing a decorative cement flooring system in a business or residence - almost too many to list - most notably being: cost-effectiveness. When compared to previous trends in flooring (e.g., marble, granite or travertine) polished concrete is by far less expensive, yet the look is rather similar with its high-gloss properties and glass-like finish.
So if polished concrete looks just as good as the other high-end flooring systems, why is it so much cheaper? The last thing you want for your home or business is a lesson in you-get-what-you-pay-for; however, polished concrete is the exception. Not only is concrete just as durable and long-lasting as the other flooring materials, it is also a more sustainable floor choice. Natural stone has to be quarried and, in many cases, shipped to a destination via barge. Concrete, on the other hand, is man-made and utilizes substances that are already found in nature, (e.g., sand and water). To take the eco-responsibility one step further, concrete can also use fly ash, a byproduct of coal mining which would otherwise end up settling in a landfill.
Another reason that contractors are thrilled about concrete as a flooring system is that it is extremely easy to maintain. Due to advances in polishing tools, equipment and grinding methods, there is very little need (if any at all) to add protective coatings or wax to the top of polished concrete. Warehouses and industrial facilities often utilize this flooring method solely due to ease-of-maintenance. Add in the cost-effectiveness and eco-friendly properties of concrete, and you have the perfect flooring solution for your business or home.
To contact a fully licensed and insured concrete flooring contractor in Saskatoon call Mosaic Concrete Designers at 306-270-5900.
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