How to Waterproof Polished Concrete?
How to Waterproof Polished Concrete? Overview Polished concrete is preferred by house owners these days because it has all the strength of traditional concrete, without its boring, shabby look. Polished concrete looks beautiful and well-designed, but has one problem. It is concrete after all, and like all concrete, it is porous by nature. As it cures, the chemical reaction generates air bubbles that slowly force their way to the surface. Many of these air bubbles remain trapped in the concrete when it fully sets, which can allow moisture to enter the slab, be it via humidity, precipitation, a leak or spill. This moisture can have an adverse on the concrete – cracking it, weakening it, and generating fungal growth. The Problem Polished concrete cannot be waterproofed like normal concrete, as praying it with a waterproof membrane ruins its look, and pose a serious slipping risk. So how to waterproof polished concrete? The Solution CICO Technologies is one ...