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Hey there, concrete flooring enthusiasts! Ever stopped to wonder how we ended up with the sleek and shiny marvel that is ‘polished concrete’? keep reading, for a quick trip through time and discover the surprising twists and turns in the history of this versatile flooring option!
Concrete’s Ancient Beginnings Believe it or not, concrete has been gracing our world since 6500 B.C. Archaeologists have found evidence of concrete floors in Syria that…
Concrete’s Ancient Beginnings Believe it or not, concrete has been gracing our world since 6500 B.C. Archaeologists have found evidence of concrete floors in Syria that date back to the dawn of civilization. Fast forward to the Roman Republic era, and the Romans were already mixing up a concoction of lime, sand, volcanic ash, milk, and even animal fat to create a cementitious substance as hard as the modern-day unreinforced cement concrete we know and love.
The Game-Changing Invention – the real game-changer came in 1824. An English bricklayer named Joseph Aspdin revolutionized the concrete world by inventing Portland cement. By finely grinding chalk, mixing it with clay, and burning it in a limekiln, he created the strongest form of cement in history. Thanks to this innovation, concrete production soared, and its applications expanded to bridges, streets, rural roads, and even high-rise buildings, thanks to Thomas Edison’s advancements in rotary kiln technology.
The Birth of Decorative Polished Concrete While ancient concrete floors were often covered with hardwood or paint for aesthetic appeal, the 1950s saw a decorative revolution. Contractors began stamping patterns into concrete, transforming it from a utilitarian material into a design feature. Imagine wood-grain textures and intricate patterns created with latex and plastic stamps!
Now, here’s where it gets really interesting: In the 1990s, a happy accident in Tunisia led to the discovery of polished concrete. Workers accidentally polished a concrete floor dry, unveiling a stunning finish that took the world by storm. This serendipitous discovery marked the beginning of a new era for polished concrete, with techniques evolving and improving every year since.
The Future is Bright (and Shiny!) Fast forward to the 2000s, and polished concrete floors have become works of art, with new techniques and materials constantly being developed to create floors of unimaginable beauty. In recent years, the industry has introduced various cementitious materials that can emulate the look of polished concrete, offering durable and seamless flooring solutions as alternatives to traditional concrete.
So, the next time you walk on a polished concrete floor, remember the quirky and fascinating journey that brought this versatile material into our homes, businesses, and hearts!
“We wanted something that was easy to clean, looked unique and contemporary, and withstood our kids and dogs – and our Urban Floor ticks all the boxes.”
“The finished floor was way above our expectations – it is simply stunning and the first thing that our friends comment on when they visit .. well done Team Urban!”
“From start to finish, it was a pleasure to deal with your company and the end result is some-thing we are extremely proud of. The move to epoxy commercial kitchen flooring was one of the biggest decisions I have ever made and a stressful and potentially risky one. Your company... Read More
“From start to finish, it was a pleasure to deal with your company and the end result is some-thing we are extremely proud of. The move to epoxy commercial kitchen flooring was one of the biggest decisions I have ever made and a stressful and potentially risky one. Your company made it one of the easiest major renovations I have ever had to go through!”
“The team from Urban Floors turned up on time, and completed the job on budget and to an ex-cellent standard. The change rooms and shower block floors were perfect and the coving was better than we had ever had – my client was ecstatic.”
“Urban Concrete Floors helped solve our flooring issue, very professional company and a great result.”
Please thank Basil and the team for all their hard work, we are really pleased with the end result, great job! ”
“Also I just wanted to mention how happy my partner and I are with the floor. We were absolutely blown away by the workmanship and individuality put into the floor. It looks stunning and we have already had so many comments saying how great it looks. We will happily recommend... Read More
“Also I just wanted to mention how happy my partner and I are with the floor. We were absolutely blown away by the workmanship and individuality put into the floor. It looks stunning and we have already had so many comments saying how great it looks. We will happily recommend your business to any friends and family & look forward to using you again at our next property.”
“We are MORE than happy with our new polished floors. Basil and Caroline were very patient with me answering all of my (sometimes silly) questions.I love Basils’ work and would definitely use him again for any builds we have in the future.”
“Unbelievably professional and fast service! Their finished product was amazing! Since having our floor done it has increased our walk-in sales!”
“Love our floor! We put the room back together yesterday and I thought I should share with you the end result. It looks so good – couldn’t be happier!!”
We specialise in epoxy coatings for concrete floors using a polyaspartic top coat. This offers a comprehensive range of concrete finishes such as polished concrete, decorative epoxy coatings, and cementitious finishes. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, and industrial applications, providing a durable, low-maintenance finish tailored to each project’s unique requirements.
Whether your project requires slip resistance, chemical resistance, or a high-gloss or matte finish, we have options to suit your needs. Our finishes are customisable to suit your individual taste, substrate condition, and budget.
Our epoxy garage floor coating is designed to handle heavy traffic and provide a seamless, durable surface using a polyaspartic top layer to finish. With our Urban Stone finish — a unique 4-stage process that includes epoxy, decorative flake, and polyaspartic coatings — you get a surface that’s resistant to hot tyres, stains, oil, and petrol and is backed by a 12-year warranty. This is an ideal choice for garage floors, mancaves, workshops and factories, providing easy-to-clean, practical, and high-quality results.
Here at Urban Floors, we offer flake flooring in a range of colours, to enhance the look of your garage floor, rumpus room, or man cave. Flake flooring is a top choice for garage concrete finishes, known for its strength and aesthetic appeal. Coloured flakes are broadcast into the base coat of epoxy, then sealed with a non-yellowing polyaspartic top coat using a 4-coat system to create a functional, attractive space.
Our epoxy flake flooring is highly durable and available in customisable colour options, making it perfect for high-traffic areas like garages, alfresco’s, gyms, basements, workshops, and factory applications. This decorative flake system involves broadcasting coloured flakes into an epoxy base coat and sealing with a polyaspartic finish, creating a seamless finish that’s both practical and visually appealing.
Thanks to the strength and durability of our epoxy flake finishes, they’re ideal for high-traffic settings and easy to clean. Our Urban Stone finish for concrete floors combines epoxy, flake, and polyaspartic for an enhanced functional and aesthetic finish.
For residential spaces, our epoxy flooring for homes offers the perfect combination of aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, including slip resistance, and low maintenance. Available in high-gloss, matte, and custom finishes, our epoxy coatings bring a modern, seamless look to any home, making it a popular choice for living areas, kitchens, and garages.
If you’re looking for high-quality epoxy flooring contractors in Melbourne, call Urban Floors—the premier epoxy flooring specialist for homes and garages!
Urban Floors is Melbourne’s trusted expert in commercial epoxy flooring. Ideal for high-traffic commercial spaces such as retail areas, showrooms, warehouses, and commercial kitchens, our epoxy flooring offers a seamless, durable finish, and easy maintenance. Our commercial-grade flooring options are designed for spaces that need long-lasting, easy-to-maintain surfaces.
We ensure that each commercial project benefits from industrial-grade materials and expert surface preparation techniques, including diamond grinding and moisture barriers, to guarantee the best results for high-demand environments.
Urban Floors offers concrete floor coatings that enhance both protection and aesthetic versatility, transforming spaces without a major renovation. Our concrete floor coatings bring out the best in residential, commercial and industrial applications, offering scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and UV stability.
With our custom concrete finishes, you can enjoy a seamless, grout-free floor with a contemporary, unique look that adds value and longevity to any space.
For Melbourne homes and businesses, Urban Floors provides concrete surface coatings that deliver durable, UV-resistant, low-maintenance finishes. Designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, our coatings enhance the aesthetics and resilience of any surface, adding value and durability in all conditions.
Our high-quality concrete overlays can rejuvenate older concrete or other substrates, like tiles or timber, to give your home or business a fresh, modern look. With options that include water-based and solvent-based sealers, polyaspartic, and epoxy coatings, we ensure each project achieves a premium, high-traffic finish suitable for Melbourne’s diverse environments.
Urban Floors’ range of decorative concrete overlays can transform nearly any concrete substrate into a seamless, bespoke floor. These decorative concrete coatings can rejuvenate spaces such as warehouses, homes, commercial, retail spaces, and offices without the need for major refurbishment. Choose from decorative epoxy coatings and finishes that add aesthetic versatility with scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and UV stability.
Our custom concrete finishes create a seamless floor with no grout lines for a contemporary look that stands out in any setting.
With Urban Floors’ high-quality concrete floor resurfacing, Melbourne home and business owners can enjoy an attractive and durable finish that revitalises existing concrete floors—or even tiles or timber. Concrete resurfacing is a great way to introduce a new design into your home or business, adding both aesthetic appeal and value.
Our resurfacing solutions provide a bright, updated look without the need for extra lighting and are highly durable, UV-resistant, and low-maintenance. Resurfacing your floors with Urban Floors finishes adds longevity and value to your space, providing a high-traffic surface suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
