Popularity of Polished Concrete Flooring in Toronto

The polished concrete flooring popularity that some would argue started in elite area of Manhatten and New York city's finest Lofts, homes and high end condos is now in Toronto and the GTA, and sweeping by storm.

Concrete floor polishing has been around for many years but with the advant of specialty polishing diamonds and machinery specificly developed for polishing concrete, is partialy responsible for polished concrete gaining massive popularity in both residential and commercial marketplaces and for many good reasons I might add. When a concrete floor is polished, the end result is similar in characteristics as that of a quality polished granite or marble slab, with all of the imperfections, veining, and varies degree of aggregate exposed during the grinding and polishing of a concrete slab. The final product is a polished concrete floor that exhibits unique rich natural texture with character and authenticity as any high end polished marble, or granite slab would have, but polished concrete is composed of recycled earth materials, and will cost fraction compared to any high end floor available on market today.

My experience visiting many job sites and talking with seasoned people in the construction industry that more and more people in the Northern climate regions are opting for radiant heated sub-floors when renovating or when buying a new  home for the energy savings, and more importantly, comfort. Decorative concrete floor finishes such as stained concrete or polished concrete is an ideal compliment for both costs, asthetics and does not require additional height to have a decorative concrete floor finish installed, as this sometimes can pose a problem in older homes where basements ceilling height can be an issue.

If you haven't opened your mind to polished concrete maybe its time you should join the growing wave of people praising the benefits of polished concrete in their homes and all types of business establishments.

Polished concrete floors are available in array of translucent colour options to personalize any polished concrete floor to your own decor and taste.