Concrete floors are growing in popularity, but raw concrete isn't the best unless it's polished or sealed. Here's how to choose between the two finishes.

The latest in decorative concrete is polished concrete floors. Achieve a better finish by spec'ing a job from the ready mix concrete through the protection process.

Jeff Kasella, owner of Minnesota-based Polished Concrete Plus, has been involved in the concrete business since he was 13-years-old, helping his brother-in-law lay blocks and place foundations.

Polished concrete is mainly used for floors, but recently it has been used for a variety of other surfaces. Here we explain the pros, cons, and how it is made.

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In summary, technology has dramatically transformed the concrete wall polishing industry, enhancing the quality, efficiency and scope of applications.

Acid Stain Acid stain is applied to the concrete after it has been polished to a smooth finish. The acid is then poured onto the floor to stain the concrete to the desired colour. After 48 hours ...