Concrete flooring is often a standard flooring option, one that can often been overlooked for it’s benefits and one that can often be disregarded compared to other flooring material due to aesthetics.
We’re sharing some of the reasons concrete is a great flooring option.
Strength
Concrete is renowned for its strength, and for this reason it is the perfect flooring option for commercial use, it can withhold high traffic areas and withstands a high volume of weight, so would be especially well suited in the industrial sector where heavy use and heavy machinery is used.
Longevity
Concrete is a material that is out on it’s own when it comes to longevity compared to other flooring options.
It has durability that is unrivalled, which only adds to the longevity you can expect from concrete flooring, and can last even longer when it is taken care of and well sealed.
Low maintenance
A huge benefit of concrete, especially when used for commercial purposes, is that it is extremely low maintenance.
As mentioned, when well sealed it can increase the longevity, so using a protective sealant that should generally be applied to the concrete flooring every 3-9 months can only add to this.
Keeping up with the general maintenance you would expect, so sweeping and mopping will also assist you in keeping the flooring looking fresh and new, you can also polish the concrete if you have the opportunity to, but other than this concrete is an extremely low maintenance flooring option.
Cost effective
Whether you’re looking for concrete flooring for either domestic or commercial purposes, it is extremely cost effective and easy to get hold of due to it’s popularity and the ease of availability.
No matter what your budget is, concrete flooring can nine times out of ten can fit the budget you have set out for, whilst offering the benefits of durability and longevity of use, meaning that it is an investment worth making as you won’t need to replace as quickly as other flooring types you may be tempted to opt for instead.
At ICS we offer a number of concrete services and solutions that can help you maintain your concrete flooring to get the very best out of it, as well as offering expert repairs and restorations.