STONCRETE EFX VS. POLISHED CONCRETE FEATURES & BENEFITS
STONCRETE EFX
POLISHED CONCRETE
• Quicker installation turnaround • Can be installed over old concrete • Installed on 25 MPa concrete • S toncrete EFX is available in 5 standard colours. There are 5 base colours and 3 aggregate options, resulting in 15 options. • Various finishes available • Quick stock availability • Easy to repair • Can fix and cover cracks • New and existing projects • Higher durability when compared to polished concrete • Stain resistant • Great compression strength (10,000 psi) • Multiple protective clear coatings for increased abrasion resistance • Increased slip resistance can be added
• Time consuming process requiring 7 stages • Old concrete to be removed first with no marks prior to installation • Need to order polished concrete mix supply • Special order needed for colours • Mostly gloss finish available • Need to order from manufacturer • Repair always visible • Cracks always visible • Mainly new projects (with proper planning) • Less durable than Stoncrete EFX • Not stain resistant, can be porous • Typical concrete compression (3,500 psi) • Very thin sealer used in installation • Slip resistance is not an option with polished concrete
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