If you are a businessman and you are actively considering having a polished concrete floor, you should do it because the floor has more pros than cons. It is high-durable, sanitary, slip-resistant, chemical-resistant, and many more things. Because of these reasons, it is the preferred floor in production floors, high-traffic shops, processing plants, manufacturing facilities, factories, busy commercial establishments, and warehouses.
Below are the benefits of concrete floor Ottawa if you get your polished concrete floor installed by a professional company such as Concrete Fusion.
1. Great Durability
A well-installed concrete floor is extremely resilient and durable. It can withstand heavy equipment, goods, and traffic. And it can take years before it is scratched, chipped, or requires repairing.
2. Long-Lasting
A well-installed and well-maintained concrete floor can last for decades even in an environment where there is plenty of work done using heavy equipment. It can outlast other floors such as wood laminates, vinyl tiles, and carpeting by many years.
3. Easy Maintenance
Polished concrete floors are some of the easiest floors to maintain. They can be swept or mopped very easily and quickly. To make them look like new and glossy, you should use a damp mop. This will remove water marks, scuffs, dust, and smudging.
4. Value For Money
Polished concrete floors installed by professional building companies such as Concrete Fusion can cost as much as $35 per square foot. This is value for money in the sense that they last for years. Probably the only reason you will remove a polished concrete floor is when you get tired of how it looks.
5. Multiple Designs
Polished concrete floors are available in many designs. Nowadays, there are dozens of different texture and color options available. The floors are also available in multiple price options.
6. Sanitary
A properly installed polished concrete floor will not let in even a microliter of water. This will protect it from water damage and make it quite easy to clean. Many professional concrete floor installations usually result in floors that are contaminant and microbial resistant.
7. Slip-Resistant
This is probably the best thing about polished concrete floors. They are slip-resistant and this makes them perfect even for commercial establishments. The slip resistance makes it less likely for people to fall or injure themselves.
8. Chemical Resistance
Polished concrete installation in Ottawa will enable you to see for yourself how a coating of epoxy or something similar is added on polished concrete floors to protect them from corrosion, acids, and alkalis.
Cons
Like most things, polished concrete floors also have their cons.
1. Hard
The floors are often very hard. They do not “give” when stepped on and are, therefore, not appropriate for home installation.
2. Cold
Polished concrete floors can get very cold because they do not retain heat quite properly. However, this does not matter since they are usually installed in commercial settings.
Conclusion
As you can see above, the benefits of concrete floor installation in Ottawa, far outweigh the cons. Get a polished concrete floor installed in your business premises today by contacting Concrete Fusion – one of the leading concrete installation companies in Ottawa.
