Top Reasons to Choose Concrete Floors

August 31, 2011 By

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IMS DFW excels at concrete polishing and restoration, as shown here.

Concrete has taken off as the flooring material of choice in the past decade. In the past, simple concrete slabs were quickly overlain with carpet, tile or wood in order to create a beautiful and easy to maintain floor. Now, many are ripping up those excess layers and exposing the concrete slab below. There are many advantages to getting back to basics by having a concrete floor installed in your home or commercial space.

  1. Strength and durability. Concrete is one of the most durable building materials, making its use widespread in both residential and commercial spaces. Made of pulverized limestone mixed with water, when cement dries it is as hard as a rock. Decorative concrete floors for interior use are sealed with a special epoxy resin, making the cement floors waterproof. This keeps them from absorbing liquids and becoming discolored or stained.
  2. Economical price. Concrete is popular not just for its strength and durability, but also for its affordable price tag. Compared to other types of flooring, such as wood and tile, cement is far less expensive and much more practical. Wood floors scratch, and tile floors chip, and both these choices are more expensive to buy and install than cement. Since cement floors do not have to be regularly maintained or replaced, they are especially economical in the long run.
  3. Flexible design concepts. Cement floors can look simple or elegant, depending on the way in which it is applied. Stain can be applied to concrete floors then sealed. Decorative overlays can be created in designs ranging from natural stone and tile to faux wood. Concrete floors can bring depth to a room when polished to a high shine.
  4. Easy to maintain. Since cement floors are less prone to chipping and scratching, they require less maintenance. They can be cleaned with a dry mop using a weak solution of water and mild soap. When cement floors begin to dull, IMS Texas, a professional cement restoration specialist, can be called into to use a special polisher on the floors.
  5. Eco-friendly choice. Cement floors have been gaining in popularity as an eco-friendly flooring choice for homes and offices. Cement has a light carbon foot print, since it does not necessitate toxic chemicals or processes to produce. It is also durable, so it does not have to be replaced as often. Finally, its cooling properties make it a good choice for homes in warmer climates as it naturally keeps the home cooler, keeping energy cots down.
  6. Serviceable by concrete floor specialists. A concrete floor restoration and maintenance specialist, such as IMS Texas, is trained in the art of keeping concrete floors looking their best. Concrete restoration specialists can restore concrete floors that have begun to dull, or have chipped or cracked due to structural settling. The use of special concrete floor polishers can bring out an incredible shine in concrete floors, making them look brand new.
IMS DFW has been polishing and restoring concrete floors, using the same advanced technology effective techniques employed by its natural stone division. The result is a stunning concrete floor. Call (214) 351-9390 today.
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Keeping Your Concrete Floors Looking Their Best

August 22, 2011 By

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This IMS Dallas concrete floor polishing job restored the floor to a beautiful shine.

Have you had the experience lately of walking into a room and being impressed with the elegance and beauty of its concrete floors? Owners will tell you, they love concrete floors because they look good pretty much all of the time. It’s true, keeping your concrete floors looking their best doesn’t require a lot of work. These floors are known for their durability and low maintenance, which is part of the reason why they have become so popular today. Knowing what to do, and not to do to your concrete floors, makes maintaining them easier. It only takes a little bit of effort to keep concrete floors looking their absolute best.

  1. Dry and damp mop. Sweeping once a day should be followed by a dry round of dry mopping at least once a week. A dry mop uses static electricity to pick up lingering dust and hair that brooms miss. When damp mopping, only use a mild soap, preferably one recommended by the manufacturer.
  2. Only scrub concrete floors with a soft brush. If there is a tough, hard-to-remove stain on your concrete floors, you should scrub them only with a soft, non-metallic brush. Stiff bristle, metallic brushes or abrasive cleaners can damage the top layer of epoxy if it has it, causing the floor to have a dull finish as well as making it susceptible to water damage.
  3. Keep it clean. Whenever spills do occur, you should always clean them up immediately. The longer a substance stays on concrete, the longer it has to permeate though, causing possible damage such as staining. While the top layer will protect the floors to a certain degree, liquids that are acidic or darkly tinted may have lasting effects.
  4. Be gentle. While concrete floors are tough, you should still be as gentle with them as possible. Avoid dragging heavy furniture across your concrete floors, and be careful not to drop heavy objects. Clean them with a mild cleanser, and keep any abrasive or acidic substances away from them. Treating your concrete floors with care will keep your maintenance low.

Know a good concrete restoration and maintenance specialist. IMS Dallas has been restoring and polishing concrete floors back to a remarkable shine all around the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Having your concrete floors regularly polished by a will keep them looking shiny and new. IMS can also provide invaluable service in the case of flooding. It is important to address any issues that arise with your concrete floors as soon as possible to prevent the damage from becoming worse.

Contact IMS Dallas for your concrete polishing and restoration. Call (214) 351-9390.
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