Why a DIY Polished Concrete Floor Will Cause Problems

March 19th, 2019 at 2:14 pm

A customer approached Concrete Polishing and wanted to know if he could achieve polished concrete floors in the house. Instead of hiring contractors. While it is possible, we would not advise anyone to attempt to create DIY polished concrete floors. However, even for existing flooring contractors. Polished concrete can pose various challenges. Each floor is unique, and no list or guide will be able to prepare for the difficulties to be encountered fully.

Why a DIY Polished Concrete Floor Will Cause Problems

There is a range of concrete floor finishes available, but not all are suitable for every floor type. It can take an expert to assess the floor properly. Contractors consider the hardness of the concrete, the state of and repairs, and the viability of the finish. Without experience, it is easy to select incorrect tooling which will be ineffective or rapidly break down. These can be costly mistakes that will quickly eat into a budget.

There is a range of concrete floor finishes available, but not all are suitable for every floor type. It can take an expert to assess the floor properly. Contractors consider the hardness of the concrete, the state of and repairs, and the viability of the finish. With experience, it is easy to select incorrect tooling which will be effective or rapidly break down. These can be costly mistakes that will quickly eat into a budget.

Professionals perform polishing concrete. Correct application of machinery, tooling, and chemicals is key to achieving a high-quality floor in a residential property. The client would likely make significant savings through DIY polished concrete. Trained Contractors equipped to deal with concrete challenges, leaving our clients with attractive, hard-wearing concrete floors.


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