Making Sense of Densifiers

Polished concrete's growing popularity stems from its aesthetic options, competitive cost benefits, and sustainability. In particular, its sustainability derives from being 'already there.' Leaving concrete exposed as a finish eliminates the material and energy consumption associated with adding a floorcovering, as well as the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions that result from the installation and maintenance of many types of flooring materials. The only flaw in the material's sustainability has been the environmental impact of concrete densifiers used in the polishing process itself.