Concrete floors naturally emit dust and powders, especially when they’re freshly installed. This dust can settle on furniture, compromise the environment, and require regular cleaning and maintenance. Concrete dust is especially noticeable in high-traffic areas where the floors endure considerable …
Architectural Concrete Floor Finishes
Concrete floors have steadily grown in popularity over the past few years. They are relatively affordable, durable, low maintenance, and very versatile. You no longer have to deal with the drab grey look that’s only suitable for warehouses and roads …
Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Concrete Garage Floor
Concrete garage floors are quite easy to maintain and don’t require much care and attention from property owners. However, you can extend the life of your garage floor with a little TLC, and in turn save some money in the long …
Polished Concrete Vs. Tiles – Which is Better?
Both polished concrete and tiles are great options for residential and commercial flooring. Both are hard, relatively low maintenance floors and can be very versatile. We at the The Floor Company have polished concrete in many projects and our clients …
Epoxy Flooring Over Concrete vs. VCT Tiles
There are several flooring treatments you can place on a concrete substrate. Some of the more popular applications, especially for commercial, high traffic floors or garages are epoxy flooring and Vinyl Composite Tile, (or VCT). Both of them are used …
Why is Polished Concrete so Popular?
Today, there are many people who are considering having a polished concrete floor on their property. The option is becoming increasingly popular amongst homeowners who have had a chance to witness some truly stunning designs. At The Floor Company, we’ve …
Cleaning and Maintenance
However, depending on the type of decorative concrete surface you have, you will have to choose a different cleaning and maintenance method. Some concrete floors and decorative or industrial/commercial coatings can go several years without maintenance or attention in a …
Polished Concrete Floors for Commercial Locations
When choosing a concrete floor for your commercial location, it is always important to remember the environment that your floor will be presented with. If the environment will be exposed to a lot of salt under foot traffic or especially …
The Beauty of Polished Concrete Flooring
Although polished concrete flooring is mainly used in commercial buildings, it is also used in certain applications in residential homes. The beauty of this kind of flooring is unmatched. It provides high gloss surfaces, requires low maintenance and is versatile …