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Polished Concrete

Polished Concrete is a stunning alternative to marble or granite tile and costs less than good carpet or a wood floor. This incredible flooring is also extremely eco-friendly.

You may even have seen something similar on your local home improvement store floor. What we are speaking of here though is a mirror -like finish that is stylish, durable and better yet, cost-effective. This process requires only simple and inexpensive methods to maintain and doesn't require rewaxing or recoating as used in other methods, thus saving you time and money in the long term.

The concrete is polished through a series of progressive steps using abrasives and diamonds to create a floor with the look and feel of polished stone. If you don't like the color of your grey concrete it can be changed to just about any color in the rainbow.

Benefits:
§ Creates a no or low maintenance floor solution
§ Fork lift tire marks and dusting of the floor are eliminated
§ Reduces and/or eliminates penetrating by oil, water and other substances
§ Meets or exceeds normal slip resistant standards
§ Increases ambient lighting thus reducing your lighting costs
§ Creates a denser surface and therefore your floor will be more abrasion resistant-lasts longer

Polished concrete is fast becoming the flooring solution of choice for Big Box stores and home improvement center across North America. It has been estimated that this industry will have steady growth in excess of 20% per year for the next 5-10 years. One preferred reason is the eco-friendly aspects of the flooring. Cleaned with only water and an occasional cleaning with a PH Neutral cleaner. What could be more eco-friendly?

Why you may ask, the reason is there no lower maintenance floor on the market. Couple that with the fact that polished concrete reflects light like no other floor and you can see why this will cut down on energy costs when store and home lights do not have to be kept on so brightly.
Polished concrete floors are very durable however; they are not impervious to scratches, chips, or staining. This is a finished floor system and must be treated as such.
Walk off floor mats are recommended at entrances to help alleviate the problem of salts being introduced to the surface. A stain resist product will be applied to the surface which helps protect against water and oil based stains.
There are two types of spills/stains that you should be aware of:
Reactive Spills - These are acidic spills (like orange juice) that will etch the surface of the floor if not cleaned in a timely manner.
Penetrating Spills (like red wine or oil) actually attach to the concrete pores and leave a dark or colored spot. Again, this can be minimized if cleaned up in a timely fashion.
Polished concrete floors have no sealers or waxes. For best results a maintenance schedule should be followed:
Polished concrete floors should be cleaned using a neutral ph cleaner.
Application of cleaner can be with a mop or auto scrubber (use only white non abrasive pad)
Allow floor to dry and dry buff with white non abrasive pad.
Cleaning schedules will vary depending on traffic. In very high traffic areas, like a home improvement, hardware or grocery store the floor should be cleaned every night. In other applications, such as an office, a schedule of twice per week should be sufficient.
In a home once a week should be enough. A simple dust mopping is all that is required.

About the Author

John Groom is the Managing Partner of Concrete Designs & Resurfacing and the creator of the Artistic Decor System,decorative concrete stain products for the DIYer as well as the professional

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Sphinx of Hatshepsut, 1473-1458 BC, Polished Granite, 18th Dynasty $24.99 Sphinx of Hatshepsut, 1473-1458 BC, Polished Granite, 18th Dynasty - Photographic Print

Stanley Complete Flooring (Paperback) $30.96 Featuring more than six hundred photographs and seventy-five illustrations, a comprehensive guide to flooring provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to install, maintain, and repair every type of flooring, including wood, tile, laminates, engineered wood, stone, rugs, carpet, garage-tile, and polished concrete, along with tips on how to select the right flooring for every room in the home. Original.

Complete Flooring (Stanley Complete) $7.99 This in-depth guide covers every type of residential flooring: laminate, tile, wood, engineered wood, stone, rugs, carpet, garage-tile systems, and polished concrete. More than 600 photos and 75+ illustrations. Tips on choosing the best flooring for different rooms and information on how comparing the types helps homeowners make decisions they'll be happy with. Complete step-by-step information on how to install, maintain, and repair each type of flooring helps homeowners evaluate the pros and cons of each type and decide whether their skills are sufficient. Instructions on how to finish or refinish wood floors show homeowners how to get professional results. Stanley Pro Tips and "What Ifs" explain options and provide extra information to help readers successfully navigate unusual situations.

Wexford Solid Granite Address Plaque - Sand Granite Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Wexford Vertical (3-1/4 x 19). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Rockport Solid Granite Address Plaque - Sand Granite Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Rockport Oval (15 x 7). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Executive Solid Granite Address Plaque - Sand Granite Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Executive Rectangle (13 x 7). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Ridgecrest Solid Granite Address Plaque - Sand Granite Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Ridgecrest Arch (12 x 8-1/2). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

SpeckDeck? Rollout Protective Flooring $129.95 The SpeckDeck? Rollout Flooring is great for protecting your garage, deck, patio, basement, laundry room, RVing and camping. The SpeckDeck? Rollout Flooring is designed with UV Inhibitors, great for outdoor/indoor use. Will not fade, crack or delaminate. Installation is easy, just roll out and use.   Features: 80-mil thick Reinforced with polyester filament mesh, will NOT tear Tri color granite design UV Inhibitors Slip resistant textured surface Unaffected by battery acid Waterproof - will not absorb water Great for garages, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements and the outdoors No installation required 7 year limited warranty Size: 5 ft. width with varying lengths to choose from (see below)   Before After     Suggested Applications: Patio Pool Deck Bathroom Camping Garage RV     Sizes Available: Dimensions Price 5 ft. (W) x 10 ft. (L) $129.95 5 ft. (W) x 16 ft. (L) $189.95 5 ft. (W) x 18 ft. (L) $229.95 5 ft. (W) x 20 ft. (L) $249.95     Please Note: SpeckDeck? is not stain proof and may be permanently stained by tires as well as some chemicals. Caution must be used when working with chemicals. It is recommended that chemicals be cleaned up as soon as possible, to avoid staining.  Since solvent based chemicals, such as acetone, may mar the finish, only mild household cleaners are recommended.  Because dirt and tire stains are more noticeable on light colors, darker colors are recommended for areas where stains may become an issue.

Wexford Solid Granite Address Plaque - Black Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Wexford Vertical (3-1/4 x 19). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Executive Solid Granite Address Plaque - Black Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Executive Rectangle (13 x 7). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Ridgecrest Solid Granite Address Plaque - Black Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Ridgecrest Arch (12 x 8-1/2). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Rockport Solid Granite Address Plaque - Black Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Rockport Oval (15 x 7). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Stanley Complete Flooring By Stanley (COR) $25.94 Featuring more than six hundred photographs and seventyfive illustrations, a comprehensive guide to flooring provides detailed stepbystep instructions on how to install, maintain, and repair every type of flooring, including wood, tile, laminates, engineered wood, stone, rugs, carpet, garagetile, and polished concrete, along with tips on how to select the right flooring for every room in the home. Original. Author: Stanley (COR) Series Title: STANLEY COMPLETE Publication Date: 2008/09/02 Number of Pages: 240 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 9.00 Height: 10.00

Different by Design Granite Worktop Saver $14 Keep your kitchen work tops protected from stains scratches and gouges with this Different by Design Granite Worktop Saver. Made from glossy polished black granite this chopping board would look good in any style of kitchen and is smart enough to bring to your dinner table.

Alpa Brushed Nickel Mini Pendant with Granite Shade $320 -Granite Shade -Complement the beautiful, natural look of today�s countertops with handsome, hand polished Alabaster and Granite shades crafted of natural stone. -Lamp and socket set included

Alpa Chrome Mini Pendant with Granite Shade $320 -Granite Shade -Complement the beautiful, natural look of today�s countertops with handsome, hand polished Alabaster and Granite shades crafted of natural stone. -Lamp and socket set included

Alpa Dark Bronze Mini Pendant with Granite Shade $320 -Granite Shade -Complement the beautiful, natural look of today�s countertops with handsome, hand polished Alabaster and Granite shades crafted of natural stone. -Lamp and socket set included

Royal Teak UMFTS Umbrella Foot in Black Granite $283.4 Square umbrella stand made of polished granite with stainless steel. Fits 1.5 2 umbrella poles. No assembly required. Finish: Black Granite. Dimensions: 19 W x 3 H. Usage: Interior/Exterior.

Miraclebody Jeans - Samantha Boot in Granite (Granite) - Apparel $55 6pm.com is proud to offer the Miraclebody Jeans - Samantha Boot in Granite (Granite) - Apparel: Timeless, sophisticated denim from Miraclebody®. ; The Samantha sports a classic bootcut leg that balances proportions. ; Hand-crafted canvas Miracle panel holds in the tummy for a trim silhouette. ; Contoured waistband falls 1 below the belly button for a comfortable, sleek fit. ; Higher back rise prevents embarrassing panty peek-a-boo. ; Premium stretch denim has double the spandex than ordinary to shape and slim the figure. ; Denim retains its shape for a polished appearance from sunup to sundown. ; Granite is a clean grey wash with tonal topstitching. ; Classic five pocket design boasts signature back embroidery in contrast thread. ; Pockets are stitched down on the inside to lay flat on the body. ; Belt loop waistband. ; Zipper fly and button closure. ; 32 inseam. ; 9 front rise. ; 15 back rise. ; 18 leg opening. ; 98% cotton, 2% spandex. ; Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. For best results, line dry. ; Made in the U.S.A.

GV-14GH Gold Hill Granite Round Vessel Sink 14 in $482.56 Solid 14 in diameter round polished Gold Hill granite vessel sink This is an attractive granite sink which would be a great addition to any bath and made to match the Kaco Arlington 24 vanities and granite tops

Granite Memorial 4x7 $99.95 This unique, custom-designed memorial captures the love you shared with your pet in a way that withstands time. Exquisitely crafted of solid black granite with a highly polished finish, it features your pet's picture, name and a personalized message (up to 40 characters) etched into stone. Once you order, we'll send you instructions for submitting your favorite photo. Within 2-3 weeks your memorial will be delivered. Sizes: 4" x 7" and 6" x 10"; 1" thick. Sorry, no Express Delivery.

Granite Memorial 6x10 $139 This unique, custom-designed memorial captures the love you shared with your pet in a way that withstands time. Exquisitely crafted of solid black granite with a highly polished finish, it features your pet's picture, name and a personalized message (up to 40 characters) etched into stone. Once you order, we'll send you instructions for submitting your favorite photo. Within 2-3 weeks your memorial will be delivered. Sizes: 4" x 7" and 6" x 10"; 1" thick. Sorry, no Express Delivery.

Custom Building Products 1 Quart RTU Polished Granite Sealer SSPGQT3 Pack of 3 $143.36 Polished granite sealer. Specifically formulated for optimum stain protection. For use on polished granite. Penetrating sealer repels dirt oil and water based stains. RTU spray. 1 quart. Length: 3.63. Width: 9.38. Height: 2.75

Flooring $8.99 Few other features can coordinate or define interior spaces as well as a carefully chosen floor. Elizabeth Wilhide offers a rich fund of inspiration and sound advice for all floors in your home - modern or period, urban or rural, sumptuous or simple. With its 400 full-color photographs, 100 how-to illustrations, and directory, Flooring is a comprehensive and practical volume devoted to this important element of the home.

SpeckDeck? Golf Cart/Motorcycle Rollout Protective Flooring $113.95 The SpeckDeck? 5 ft. x 9 ft. Golf Cart/Motorcycle Rollout Flooring is great for protecting your garage and epoxy flooring from any fluid spills. The SpeckDeck? Rollout Flooring is designed with UV Inhibitors, great for outdoor/indoor use. Will not fade, crack or delaminate. Installation is easy, just roll out and use.   Features: 80-mil thick Reinforced with polyester filament mesh, will NOT tear Tri color granite design UV Inhibitors Slip resistant textured surface Waterproof - will not absorb water Unaffected by battery acid Great for garages, bathrooms, laundry rooms,basements and the outdoors No installation required Size: 5 ft. (W) x 9 ft. (L) 7 year limited warranty     Before-Battery Acid Damage After   Please Note: SpeckDeck? is not stain proof and may be permanently stained by tires as well as some chemicals. Caution must be used when working with chemicals. It is recommended that chemicals be cleaned up as soon as possible, to avoid staining.  Since solvent based chemicals, such as acetone, may mar the finish, only mild household cleaners are recommended.  Because dirt and tire stains are more noticeable on light colors, darker colors are recommended for areas where stains may become an issue.

CFI 03603 Grandioso Granite Cleaner Qt. $20.57 Grandioso Granite Cleaner is designed to effectively clean all granite and polished stone surfaces. Our ph balanced formula leaves surfaces streak free. It is also recommended for sealed granite cultured marble and other polished stone surfaces. Just spray on wipe off and buff with a clean dry cloth. Comes in a 32 oz. bottle with sprayer. Ready to use.

Wexford Solid Granite Address Plaque - Emerald Green Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Wexford Vertical (3-1/4 x 19). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Executive Solid Granite Address Plaque - Emerald Green Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Executive Rectangle (13 x 7). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Ridgecrest Solid Granite Address Plaque - Emerald Green Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Ridgecrest Arch (12 x 8-1/2). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Rockport Solid Granite Address Plaque - Emerald Green Polished $89.99 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved numbers. Shape and Size: Rockport Oval (15 x 7). Type your address in the text box and choose your number color!

Rogar 0418 Granite Handle Evergreen $36.86 Rogar was founded in Abilene Texas in 1975. The goal then as now was to design manufacture and market top quality products. By focusing on fine craftsmanship unique products and innovative packaging Rogar has become a leader in the sales of antiquestyle wine openers hanging and wallmounted pot racks and other fine products. Polished granite handles are now available for your Rogar Vintner Estate or Champion wine openers. Each piece of granite is uniquely beautiful. Granite is a tough and durable stone created inside the earth during its formation and is primarily composed of three different minerals: mica feldspar and quartz. The color and veining of each piece will vary depending on the proportions of the minerals and the other elements in the stone. It s easy to attach these replacement handles to your wine opener. The handle is sure to remain in excellent condition for many many years.

QualArc DOOR6101 Solid Granite Door Plaques $102.7 Made with solid granite. Deeply engraved letters. Granite colors: Quartzite Natural. 3 standard fonts: Clarendon Times Roman Italic or Block. Fill colors: None (natural) Gold White or Silver. Price includes 1 line text more lines available. Custom logos and fonts available. Solid brass mounting hardware included. Size: 113/4 x 33/4 x 3/8 . Granite colors: polished black green or ash quartzite natural.

Marble Life Marble Life 8oz Granite Conditioner 0630 $8.92 8oz granite conditioner Marblelife granite countertop gloss conditioner is a single application polish and protectant designed to bring to life the natural beauty of your granite without adding coatings that can darken or otherwise harm your granite over time Granite countertop gloss conditioner helps to protect your granite from harmful contaminates entering its pores Great for use on polished stone surfaces such as countertops, table tops, and walls 8 oz Brand #: Marble Life 0630 UPC: 851133000630 Keywords: polish & protectant granite countertop

Quiescence Iron Stone Decor SIUL2425TAN Granite Deep Laundry Sink Tan Granite $1640.25 Beauty is in the eye of the boulder. Quiescence s Single Bowl Granite Laundry Sink with Polished Apron is carved from a single block of granite for seamless beauty. Universally recognized as a superior material for wet areas the Granite material is perfect indoors or out. Laundry sink. Farm Charm collection. Tan Granite finish. Granite construction. Freestanding Application (stand sold separately). Polished Apron and Sink. Integrated faucet and dispenser deckmount cutouts. Note: the dynamics of Nature in creating natural stone formations results in differences from one natural stone piece to the next. Some expected differences include: slight differences in sizes / weights or slight color speckling or other perceived anomalies when compared to the photographs. Color: Tan Granite. Sink dimensions: 24 L x 25 W x 14 D.

Jointstone Interlocking Granite Deck Tiles (Pallet of 60) $1540.44 These Jointstone interlocking floor tiles come in ten boxes of six tiles and offer a unique and functional look to your garden space. These granite-styled tiles are perfectly suited for indoor and outdoor flooring projects and snap together.60 tiles total10-box setCovers 60 square feetColor: Bright grey graniteMaterials: Granite stone mounted on PVC backingStyle: 9-square JointstoneWeatherproofDimensions: 11.75 inches high x 11.75-inches wide x 1-inch deepWeight: 7 pounds per tileCE Certified - CXMCP0912053Due to the weight this product is only delivered on pallets by freight.