HONESTONE NEWS

Photo by Peter Bennets, courtesy of Grimshaw Studio.

The Honestone Team recently completed an architectural flooring project for a headquarters for an Architectural Firm.

Honestone worked together with Grimshaw Architects, a global architectural firm, to provide polished concrete flooring to their new building in Charter Hall Building on 333 George St., Sydney.

The goal was to install a seamless polished concrete floor for their entry lift lobby, main office walkways and break out areas.

Grimshaw Architects had nothing but praise for our expertise in polished concrete overlay, our flexibility, and adaptability, as well as our work ethic.

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We recently completed a modern polished concrete overlay project for cutting edge university accommodation.

Honestone worked together with Hutchinson Builders to provide polished concrete flooring to build a unique and contemporary accommodation for the students living on campus in Wollongong University.

The student accommodations on campus support the learning process and affect the success of the students. The construction of such an integral part of campus life requires a team of top-notch architects, builders, and flooring specialists.

Our team impressed Hutchinson Builders with our expertise in polished concrete overlay in Wollongong, as well as our work ethic.

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The benefits of polished concrete are many. It is a very popular choice among commercial, residential, retail, and industrial establishments. If you go to the mall, to a restaurant or to your office, try looking down, chances polished concrete is staring back at you.

True to its name, “polished” concrete is what gives concrete floors that polished and shiny look. It also has a reputation of outlasting the rest of the flooring finishes.

But what are the real reasons you should choose polished concrete flooring for your next project?

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Polished concrete floors can last a lifetime if maintained properly because they can withstand wear and tear through the densification and polishing process. But as durable as they come, these floors will eventually lose their sparkle if you fail to maintain it properly, especially if they are placed in high-traffic commercial or retail facilities.

Generally, polished concrete floors are easier to maintain than other types of decorative concrete floors. However, some retail shops still make the mistake of thinking they are all too easy to maintain.

Here are three essential tips for keeping your polished concrete floor in optimum condition:

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Experts say about 40% of the carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change comes from buildings.

Most of us think it results from energy needs such as air conditioning and lighting.

But this is not the case…

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