Concrete flooring isn’t only for factories and industrial buildings. Concrete floors look glassy when polished. This gives concrete floors a beautiful appearance and is resistant to foot traffic, even pet claws.
Polished concrete flooring is a great choice for apartment buildings because of its durability and aesthetic appeal.
Concrete Polishing Is Key.
It is important to remember that this blog post does not refer to basic concrete as a slab. We are referring to polished concrete.
You may have been in a warehouse or building with a poorly polished concrete floors. The dust builds up and makes the floor look dirty. Polished concrete makes it easier to live in apartments and other living spaces.
What Is The Best Place To Use Polished Concrete Flooring?
Although polished concrete is an excellent flooring option, it may not be right for all areas of your apartment complex. Let’s see where this flooring option would work best.
Patios
Concrete polish is a great solution if you want to improve the concrete slabs that are used as patios by your first-floor residents.
Community Hallways
Apartment hallways take a lot of abuse. Consider the foot traffic that residents receive and the extra traffic from tenants who move in or out.
A polished concrete floor will last longer than carpet and can be used with heavy-duty equipment such as furniture or moving boxes.
Apartment Entranceways and Dining Areas.
It might be a good idea to install polished concrete flooring inside some apartments homes if you already have it installed in the hallways.
For example, polished concrete could be used to design entryways. The best option is to also install polished concrete in the apartment’s entryway. Polished concrete is very easy to clean. It is important to clean it regularly.
Concrete is not too heavy to support multi-story buildings. Concrete flooring can be supported as long as it is designed and constructed with concrete in mind.
Which Areas Should Polished Concrete Be Avoided?
Pool Decks
Polished concrete can be a great option for pool deck flooring, as it is non-slip when wet. This flooring surface can pose a problem for sunbathers and swimmers.
- Concrete polished to a high shine can become very hot in direct sunlight.
- Polished concrete will be very easy to maintain with sunscreen and tanning oils.
- Polished concrete’s lack of chemical resistance will cause it to change in appearance when exposed to pool water. This pool water has a pH that is lower than or higher than neutral.
Grilling Areas And Cooking Areas
A polished concrete floor will be slick from cooking grease. The oils from your stove or grill will not only absorb into the concrete floor but also the smells. Therefore, the stain may remain.
Bathrooms
Concrete floors can absorb liquids even when they are polished. There will be stains and lingering odors. Do we need to say more?
Consider another type of special flooring for bathrooms and pool decks. It will provide the durability you need and protect your investment.
Let’s Talk!
As far as polished concrete flooring options, we’ve only scratched the surface. There may be other areas in your apartment complex that would benefit from a polished concrete flooring, such as pet bathing stations, car washing ports, storage facilities, or the leasing office. These ideas should get you excited.
