Tiles win again as we enter the final round.
Floors in particularly busy areas might lose their sheen over time, in which case they’ll need to undergo the polishing process again. This wears away over time and needs to be re-applied, otherwise you’ll have a floor that’s easy to stain. After being polished, a sealer is usually applied to protect the surface from grease and moisture. On the other hand, polished concrete floors require more care and attention. This is great news if you’re a bit clumsy with your coffee like me! Most spills can be wiped away with some warm water - more stubborn stains might need a little elbow grease. By their very nature, porcelain tiles are virtually impervious which means they’re very difficult to stain. However, if we delve a little deeper it’s clear that concrete effect tiles have the upper hand. Both polished concrete floors and porcelain tiles can be regarded as low maintenance options, especially when compared to carpet and hardwood flooring. Polished concrete wins on charm, porcelain tiles win on consistency. These faithfully replicate the patina of polished concrete, so you'll get all the character and charm without having to worry about excessive variation or hairline cracks. If you prefer a more consistent style, look to cement-effect tiles produced using digital printing technology. Even though it's part and parcel of a concrete floor, it might not be desirable. It's important to note that poured concrete has a natural aesthetic, so expect to see significant shading and cracks develop over time. Stick to light to mid grey tones and you'll have a neutral backdrop that's perfect for pairing with almost any other colour and style. These days, they're the covering of choice for loft apartments, go-to restaurants and cutting-edge galleries. If you'll excuse the pun, poured concrete floors cast off their ugly tag a long time ago. In contrast, porcelain tiles are as light as a feather and can be safely used in bedrooms and ensuites.
This means that polished concrete floor you'd love for your upstairs bathroom is a definite no-no, unless you fancy strengthening your existing joists. Whereas a tiled floor measures around 20 mm once adhesive is accounted for, a polished concrete slab is usually at least 100 mm deep. We're stating the obvious here but concrete slabs are thick. WeightĪnd it's not only dust and ever-increasing timescales you'll need to worry about. Result? It's an easy-win for cement-effect tiles. Once the concrete has been applied, it will be a month before it can be polished which, as you can imagine, creates a lot of dust.
#Polished concrete tiles price install
While they're relatively straightforward to install in a new-build, retrofitting is a definite no-no unless you've got a degree in mindfulness. Conversely, by their very nature polished concrete floors involve a lot more mess, time and stress. They're easy to cut, can be fixed to a variety of surfaces and if you use a fast-drying adhesive, you can be walking on your new floor in just a few hours' time. InstallationĪgain, it's another clear victory for porcelain tiles on every installation front. Result? Round 1 is a walkover for porcelain tiles. So over a large kitchen or extension floor, you could easily save a few thousand pounds by opting for tiles. On the other hand, according the Real Homes magazine the average cost of a polished concrete floor starts at around £150 per m², but can easily be more! Some of our polished concrete effect tiles, such as Concept Grey 60 x 60 cm, cost as little as £21.84 per m². If we take the price of our most expensive concrete effect tile - currently Cemento Light Grey 75 x 75 cm, at £41 per m² - and add on a very generous £40 per m² for installation, this gives a total price of £81 per m². Porcelain tiles win on this front by a country mile, even when you factor in the price of installation. Let's start with one of the most important considerations for any project, cost. We’ve made a side-by-side comparison of both flooring options to help you decide between the two. Thankfully, we’ve got a range of polished concrete effect tiles that offer the raw charms without any of the drawbacks. It can be horrendously expensive to install and a little tricky to maintain. However here in the real world, a polished concrete floor is often just a pipedream. There’s a good reason why they’re a firm favourite with Grand Designers and savvy style mavens - the seamless finish is the perfect match for open plan living spaces and the grey tones are bang on trend. When it comes to pared-back perfection, it’s difficult to look beyond a polished concrete floor.
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