flooring
Polished concrete
Mechanically ground and polished cast-in-place concrete slab finish. Industrial-modern aesthetic; durable; works with radiant heat.
Cost tier
MID
Cost / sqft
$5–$12
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Cheaper as the final on a slab-on-grade than over a wood subfloor. Joint planning critical.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte, satin, high-gloss
- Color range: natural gray, stained any color, integral pigments
- Pattern: uniform, saw-cut grid
- Visual weight: heavy
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: concrete, modern, industrial, radiant-compatible