What is the long term benefits of polished concrete?
Polished concrete is the most durable flooring system when compared with typical flooring finishes. It requires very little maintenance which basically amounts to weekly washings with an auto scrubber and water. When compared to other flooring finishes, their respective maintenance schedules and serviceable life spans polished concrete is the cheapest flooring system to own. Another benefit of polished concrete is that the maintenance of the floor will not harm the environment with harsh chemical or wax residues. Since the floors only need to be washed with water, the waste can go directly into a sanitary drain without any soap or chemical residuals. For instance, VCT (vinyl composition tile) requires regular waxing, buffing and stripping to keep it looking good. The cost of labor combined with chemicals usually costs the owner an average of $1 per square foot/per year. Then after 10 years, the floor starts to show it’s age and needs to be replaced. This cost could easily be double the
