Cement is a trendy material and as such, we have already dedicated several pages to it in Decoora. Using polished concrete In the design of our kitchen, we can achieve a space with rustic characteristics or minimalist spaces, cold but with a lot of personality.
Polished cement can be used on the floor as pavement or on a wall to create different environments. Another possibility is to bet on concrete worktops, which frame the kitchen furniture, and / or by modern cabinets of this material in dark tones.
Characteristics of polished cement
Polished cement has similarities to concrete but unlike this, it is used to a greater extent in interior spaces as a coating. It consists of a layer of refined cement to which a coloring product is usually added, which is polished once applied and finished with a protective layer.
It’s a type of continuous pavement It is applied directly to the self-leveling floor, producing a feeling of continuity. This characteristic makes it a highly demanded product to decorate modern-style houses in which it is sought to create visually diaphanous and bright spaces. However, this is not the only attractive feature of this material.
- It's very tough, perfect for areas with high traffic. It can also bear a lot of load without generating fissures or cracks on its surface.
- Provides great stability to the floors, so it is widely used in large areas.
- It is waterproof Thanks to the protective layer that is applied to it, it can therefore be used in spaces with a high degree of humidity such as the kitchen or the bathroom.
- It is low maintenance and easy cleaning. Without joints, the surfaces do not accumulate dirt.
- It is a continuous pavement that reinforces the feeling of spaciousness of a space.
- Its smooth and polished finish refracts light, providing greater lighting to the room.
Polished cement in the kitchen
Cement is a current material; In practically any number of any interior design magazine you can find it as a wall covering in different spaces. The use of continuous cement pavements Polishing is common in modern-style kitchens. It is even possible to find it in these in other elements such as countertops or work tables.
As pavement
During the 90s the New York lofts industrial style caused this material to become a trend. Today, it is still used as flooring in open-plan homes with a mainly avant-garde style.
In shades of gray its continuous finish visually expands the spaces, reinforcing the open design of these avant-garde-style homes. And while grays are the most used in this type of home, other pavements with shades of brown and brown become the favorites of industrial and rustic styles.
Polished concrete countertops
Kitchen countertops are another of the most common elements made of this material. They are highly appreciated for their continuity when designing contemporary kitchens. Polished cement is a material that is highly resistant to heat, cleaning products and chemical agents in food, as well as being water-repellent and therefore a great choice.
Normally in the design of this type of kitchen, the polished concrete is not limited to the shower counter itself, it also frames the furniture on the sides, creating that waterfall sensation so fashionable nowadays. We also like the idea of creating a certain continuity between the worktop and the table; converting both into the same element.
Kitchen cabinets
In addition to countertops and tables, we can find polished concrete cabinets on the market. And it is that polished cement is nothing but a decorative coating about 3-4 mm of thickness that can be applied on any enough thanks to its excellent adhesion. With a minimalist character and in dark tones, they can add a lot of personality to a large kitchen.
How to combine polished cement
Cement and wood they form a very attractive tandem and playing with both is always a success when balancing spaces, as can be seen in the images. Wood provides warmth while cement reinforces the modern character of the room.
Another material that goes very well with polished concrete and that decorates with it, mainly, industrial-style kitchens is stainless steel. Incorporating the design dark polished steel elements or elements in black, we will also achieve a contrast that will be the most attractive.
Characteristic for its light veining of polished cement can be applied in a multitude of colors and yet the most common in the kitchen are still white and gray as we have already mentioned. You can use it on many surfaces, it is very versatile! And very durable if applied correctly, that is why you will always need to trust the good work of a professional for it.