Polishing concrete or floor polishing with your own hands is within the reach of most craftsmen. You can hire the right equipment for the job and find information online on how to do it properly. But as with many other DIY jobs. It’s worth seriously considering hiring a professional to do the job to avoid disappointment with the finished work. A floor polishing is a major investment as well as the focal point of your home or building. Once completed it will be a permanent feature. Floor polishing will use 100 years or more under normal use. The fabrication and subsequent polishing of a concrete floor are expensive, and although the work is not cheap. It is very economical. Especially when compared to other flooring options that have a very limited lifespan.
Floor Modification
If you start with an old cement floor that was not originally poured for the purpose of polishing. It may be unusable without modification. For this reason, it is advisable to first consult a professional about the condition of the floor. Any alterations or repairs that may be necessary before beginning polishing work.
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Quality Floor Polishing Companies
Most quality floor polishing companies will be happy to provide you with an estimate of the cost and time required for the work. As with most things, it is worth trying to get some estimates and find out what guarantees they offer. Sometimes, if you have an old floor, it makes sense to pour a new concrete floor. Especially if you want a particular color or pattern on the floor. As the final color and overall appearance of the floor will be determined by the color of the cement and aggregate that was used in the original mix. This means that you can’t control the color and design of the floor. You can probably save money and get a very durable and original floor.
Constructing a New Building
When constructing a new building, be it a house, workplace, or any other space, careful attention is usually paid to all aspects of the design. But unfortunately, most people don’t think about the fact that the floor. In addition to its structural importance, requires attention already at the design stage. If you involve a professional flooring specialist from the start, you can be sure that you will get the best possible end result.
Modern Construction Techniques
With many modern construction techniques, the main contractor installs the structural substrate with the necessary insulation. Reinforcement and then, if necessary, the heating contractor installs heating pipes, wiring, or solar heating. So that everything is ready for the polished cement flooring specialist, who will install the correct type and mix of floor polishing needed for polishing to give you the best result.
Conventional Cement Floors
Conventional cement floors use a high ratio of water to cement and aggregate, so they flow and then harden. The problem is that as the water evaporates, very small cracks can occur as the cement hardens. Most people are under the impression that the cement dries out, but this is incorrect. Concrete has to harden; it is a chemical reaction between all the parts of the mixture that gives it strength. The best cement and the strongest concrete remain wet after initial curing. So it does not dry out or become brittle but hardens over time. Complete drying takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on temperature.
Floor Polishing Contractor
When a floor polishing contractor pours a suitable concrete floor, they do so using a dry mix which requires forcing the surface (smoothing and leveling with a mechanical device) to ensure a smooth and even surface, especially on the sides and corners.
Different from Sanding Wood or Composite Floor
Sanding and subsequently floor polishing can be a real challenge for the novice craftsman. This is very different from sanding wood or composite floor. The process of floor polishing is very similar, whether you are starting to polish a new floor or an existing one. This is done by sanding the floor with a diamond-tipped polisher to cut through the concrete.