The Benefits of Concrete Polishing

Prior to having any concrete polished, both home and business owners often ponder exactly what the benefits of having polished concrete are. Many erroneously believe that there are many benefits and the benefits that do exist are of only minor concern. Nothing could be further from the truth however as polished concrete carries with it a great number of benefits.

First and foremost is the elimination of dusting. Unpolished concrete floors release tiny particles of dust that can force epoxies off of surfaces and even concrete floors which can lead to very costly repairs. Having concrete polished however eliminates concrete dust problems altogether. Home and business owner should also remember that with greater amounts of concrete come greater amounts of dust, maintenance and repairs.

Unpolished concrete is generally porous and soaks up oil, water, debris, and even promotes mold and mildew growth. Having concrete around a home or business professionally polished completely inhibits these things from ever penetrating concrete which ultimately means that things like the dusting mentioned previously, home and business owners won't have to spend additional money on maintenance and repairs nor will they be left with unsightly looking concrete.

Individuals don't often juxtapose concrete and illumination in the same thought though they should. Unpolished concrete is rather dull and absorbs almost all light, be it light in the visible spectrum or ultraviolet. When concrete is polished however it can actually enhance the beauty of a floor and reduce the cost of lighting. This is because it reflects the vast majority of light it receives and depending on where it is located will disperse it to walls, floors, and even ceilings.

Individuals who own a driveway can surely attest to the troubles concrete driveways carry with them. Things like tire marks, leaking oil and other automotive fluids, and even scratches and gouges from tools can really take their toll on a concrete driveway. Polished concrete driveways however are all but immune to these issues and are far easier to clean and repair when oil and tire marks are left behind.

Cleaning concrete floors can be a costly affair and they often require quite a bit of maintenance. Additionally there's a good amount of drag on the cleaning equipment used to clean concrete which is ultimately reflected in a concrete cleaning bill. Polished concrete however leaves less drag on cleaning equipment and even better, requires far less maintenance and cleaning than it's unpolished contemporaries do.

There are a great number of other benefits to having concrete polished which include cost effectiveness, negating the need for stripping and waxing, aesthetics, and longevity of concrete. While some home and business owners might look at the initial cost of concrete polishing and forgo the process it actually will cost them more in the long run to leave their concrete unpolished. Maintenance, repairs, and even replacing concrete are things that home and business owners must face when they leave their concrete unpolished.

Stellar Surfaces specializes in polished concrete NZ, concrete floor finishes and concrete floor polishing.