To bring an industrial style or a loft spirit to your home, there is nothing like polished concrete . To be placed in your kitchen or in your bathroom, this covering definitely gives character to your interior. Here is an overview of its features.
Coating of a few millimeters used on a screed, waxed concrete is obtained by mixing clay, lime, water, sand, pigments and resin.
It was born in the 90s under the impetus of Francesco Passaniti who was very fond of terrazzo. It is a technique combining marble pebbles and concrete. These famous pebbles were then replaced by simple gravel. The waxed concrete was obtained after sanding and applying polishing paste.
If previously this coating was mainly used in industrial or professional premises, it now finds its place in the house and gives it a modern and trendy touch. Thanks to the ingenuity and creativity of craftsmen, there are currently several variations of this product. We find for example concrete printed, washed, smoothed, deactivated, stamped and many others.
Polished concrete helps to enhance any room in your home. It covers both the floor and the walls. The advantage of this coating is that it can be laid on different supports such as tiles, parquet or even screed. A use of waxed concrete that you probably did not know:it can be used to cover furniture.
Polished concrete tables in particular are very common and have a highly designer look. It is also ideal in the realization of washbasin for the bathroom or worktop in the kitchen. Another thing:contrary to what most people think, waxed concrete finds its place even outdoors. However, the support must be less sanded so that it is not too slippery.
On the color side, the choices depend on your decorative desires. The colors that are popular at the moment are mainly black, earth, beige, taupe or even gray. These natural and mineral shades will give an incomparable charm to your home.
The installation of this coating is particularly technical. This is why it is wiser to contact a professional to start the work. However, if you want to try the DIY experience, first equip yourself with the appropriate equipment. Scales, bucket, trowel, trowel, polisher and mixer will be very useful to you. Don't forget to wear gloves and a protective mask.
Another precaution:ventilate the room in which you are working. Finally, regarding maintenance, nothing very complicated. It is enough to clean the floor with water and a mop regularly. Add a little wax in the rinsing water to multiply the properties of the coating.
