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June 20 2016 |
Design Focus: Polished Concrete |
One of the things we are most often asked about is replicating the look of polished concrete. It’s been a growing trend for some time, but in recent months it’s become more and more popular in people’s homes and we’ve noticed the increased interest in practical alternatives.
There is no doubt about the aesthetic appeal of polished concrete – chic, minimalist and industrial it works as an ideal foil to more classic or traditional interiors, or it can complement modern minimalism and rough textures. More than anything it acts as a neutral backdrop that’s anything but boring – unique but universal, distinctive but discreet.
However, the physical properties of polished concrete are from ideal for a residential environment. Unforgivingly hard, concrete is also often cold underfoot and most importantly it will invariably crack at some point. This is where a Sphere8 poured resin floor can provide the ideal solution.
Other differences to consider are the depth (100mm for polished concrete, compared to 4mm for the average Sphere8 resin floor), cost considerations and installation times – all of which one of our expert sales consultants would be happy to go through with you.