Polished Concrete Basement
Resistant to moisture transmission issues.
Polished concrete basement. An average sized basement refinishing costs 18 500 on average. The glossy surface of polished concrete resists the marks of forklift truck tires and staining from oil and chemical spills. Perfect for warehouse traffic and tough demands. Polishing a concrete floor in the basement ranges from 3 to 12 per square foot.
To keep your floor looking its best regular cleaning and occasional polishing are common practice. For an average 700 to 1 000 square foot basement your estimate could run from 2 100 to 12 000. Polished concrete allows the floor to breathe and eliminates issues that arise with other flooring materials that seal off the concrete such as tile etc. One of the big differences however is that with concrete you are going to make many more passes with the grinder than you.
Polishing concrete bears some similarities to sanding a hardwood floor. Polishing disks with grits 250 and above. A concrete floor makes for a spectacular finish indoors or out. Aside from the practical aspects of our coatings and polished concrete its beauty is unmatched.
It also protects your floor from damage and creates a pleasant environment for a bedroom or rec room. While telling a story in a decorative concrete setting like pictured above. A lot of people update their floors as part of refinishing their basement.