Both pre-cast and in-situ concrete can be polished to the desired level of shine, with this finishing technique used to help express the natural patterns, grains, tones and markings in the concrete surface, making it a popular technique for floors, walls, facades and cladding to achieve a silky, minimalist appearance in a variety of settings. The surface is then sealed using a penetrative sealant to allow the concrete to breathe, while protecting it from damage and water ingress. A higher grit level defines a more polished, reflective, shining surface. The polished effect is created by using a diamond polishing machine or tools in combination with adding chemical agents to fill holes and smooth the surface once it has cured, being finished to a grit level of 800 or higher. It is then levelled and refined before being trowelled by hand or machine to smooth and harden, developing a sheen. The joints are filled with flexible sealant to allow for movement. The mixture is poured in small areas over a reinforcement mesh, divided by joints, to prevent cracking. The aggregates, or larger stones and chips also influence the colour to a degree, varying depending on what type of rock fragments are used. The type of cement is the biggest influencing factor in the finished, set colour: Portland cement is the most commonly used, resulting in a classic, cool grey concrete, although white Portland and other cements are available as displayed here. This beige-white polished concrete texture is created by mixing cement, aggregate, sand and water. The image represents a physical area of 2000 x 1330 mm (78.7 x 52.4 inches) in total. If there's anything else I can help with, feel free to contact me.A seamless concrete texture with a polished concrete surface. If you have trouble downloading the files or are interested in a different size, please let me know! If there are any doubts about the intended use of the graphics, a message can be sent to the seller for clarification. This purchase does not transfer copyright. Refunds or reimbursements are not possible for unsatisfactory fabric. If planning to print fabric, swatch testing is required as there may be pixelation if the design is enlarged. However, it permits using the graphics for any printed or physical product, any print on demand product, or any digital finished end product that has undergone creative changes. It prohibits selling, sharing, or redistributing the graphics in their original format, as well as using them to create clip art or any other digital design resource. This license specifies what is and isn't allowed with regards to the use of the graphics. If you have trouble accessing the files, please send me a message. Files are over 100mb in size, please allow enough time for the download. When you open the PDF file, there will be a download button - click on it, and you will be redirected to google drive. To view the PDF file, you will need a PDF reader (if you have a Chrome browser, just open the PDF file in your browser by double-clicking). However, once you pay, you will receive an instant download of the kit as a PDF file that will contain a link to the kit on my cloud service, Google Drive. IMPORTANT - that the size of this kit exceeds the maximum file size on Etsy. No physical item will be shipped to your address.
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