Polished concrete patio. Yes or no
polly7818
6 years ago
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Comments (10)Hi bagpu55, thanks for your comment, you will find that the level of scratches that come through on the sealer will depend on the type of gloss sealer used. Polyurethane or solvent based sealers last a lot longer and are much more durable, even with animals present. Having said this, the negatives are that solvent based products take some time for the strong smell to escape in a confined environment and are not the most eco-friendly of products. And eventually the scratches will come through particularly in high traffic areas. As for the dust, the gloss will show it a bit more. Based on the fact that you do have a number of animals in your home, you probably will not regret going with the matt finish. The concrete won’t have the ‘wet’ shinny look, but you also won’t be sitting on your couch possibly looking at a lot of scratches on the floor when the light hits it just so. A possible compromise is a satin finish sealer. It will provide some shine and enhancement to the floor without showing as many scratches. I hope this helps you out a bit. Good luck with your choice and post some pics of what your finished floor looks like. Always great to see the finished product!...See MorePolished concrete pool surround
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Comments (2)Slabs (and their reinforcement steel) should be designed by a structural engineer who will base the design on the soil conditions - this means that it is impossible to say from a photo if it will work or not. It also depends on the condition of the existing concrete. If the old slab cracks or moves there is a good chance the new slab will do the same. Most structural engineers (who are usually cautious and conservative) would suggest that you remove the old slab as they don't want to be responsible for any cracking in the new slab if the old slab fails with the extra weight that it was not designed for. If you want a higher ceiling to your alfresco area then consider a new flyover roof like this one, which overlaps the existing roof at a higher level. Best of luck, Dr Retro House Calls...See Morepolly7818
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