Thursday, January 29, 2009

Concrete Polishing: Better!

By William Borris

Have you ever been sick of the various floor tiles out in the market today? Of the multitude of options, all of them have problems one way or another. Have you ever noticed the short time it takes for ceramic concrete to splinter? Or how expensive marble tiling can be? Or, dare I even mention, the obvious limitation of tiles when it comes to covering up those small, oddly shaped corners?

If you've ever had this problem, then perhaps you should consider ending your woeful relationship with tiles. Try the art of Concrete Polishing for a change. With this method, you use your home's pre-existing concrete foundation to beautify your home.

Similar to most natural stone, processed concrete can be polished to a breathtaking shine. how do they do that? Basically, the concrete is put through a sequence of diamond tooling. The diamond grits start low, with the aim of removing the skin of the concrete which have been ravaged by wear. Then you progress to higher and higher grits of diamond to achieve that fabled shine. The polishing process itself locks the concrete, which helps in keeping the dust away. Your floor will then be a perfect shine for years to come!

Think concrete will not provide variety? Think again! The past 15 years have brought about rapid changes in concrete polishing, and included with that is the capability to dye your concrete! As polishing closes it up, the pre-applied hues seep in, and are trapped to provide you with a colorful glamour. Dispel the notion that mundane concrete and polished concrete look the same!

The best part of it all is, concrete polishing provides you with quality services for good buck. You will only spend as much as you would have if you instead bought cheap, ceramic tiles. And of course, concrete is a lot tougher than that. Add to that the cost, or should I say negligible cost, involved with its upkeep. All you need to ever do is sweep the floor every once in a while.

So, have I convinced you? Go to the concrete Polishing website now and find a contractor in your vicinity! - 15485

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