Polished concrete flooring is extremely strong and resilient.  It is able to withstand the pressure from very heavy foot traffic and equipment. 

A properly installed, sealed and maintained polished concrete floor can be expected to last years, or decades, even in the harshest commercial environments.  Depending on the level of complexity, polished concrete floors can cost as little as $4 a square foot or as much as $30 a square foot.  Most installations are quite cost-effective, especially if you have an existing concrete slab that’s all ready for staining/dyeing or simply polishing the existing slab as is. 

The price savings doesn’t always come at installation, but over its lifetime because the only reason you’ll have to replace it is if you get tired of the look, especially if you factor in maintenance costs. 

Today, there is an endless variety of colors that can simulate the look of dozens of different pricier materials.  You can also add decorative engraving and stenciled graphics into the surface.  Its life span will also far surpass that of other floor coverings, such as carpeting, vinyl tile and wood laminates.  That means in the long run you can save money because you’ll never need to remove and replace worn or damaged flooring with proper maintenance. 

Polished concrete flooring is relatively easy to maintain.  You just have to dust mop or broom sweep daily to prevent dirt accumulation.  You should also damp mop it weekly to remove smudging, scuffs, and water marks.  Depending on your polished concrete floor finish, you may have additional maintenance requirements which include monthly, quarterly or yearly burnishing and refreshing the surface. 

Concrete floors do not contain harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) like hardwood floors, vinyl carpets and synthetic carpets.