Flooring futures: Added value investment

Ever since the discovery of cement in Roman times, a means has been sought to exploit and improve the performance of cement-bound materials. This is particularly relevant in modern warehouses and distribution centres where the cost of remedial work to concrete floors is Intolerable In terms of disruption. Use of dry-shake toppings as durable and cost-effective floor finishes is expanding to Include Industrial facilities and commercial environments where the natural aesthetic quality of coloured dry-shake is as important as its superior mechanical properties. Sikafloor dry-shakes have recently been installed in a fashionable wine bar (see Figure 1), luxury apartments and high street retail stores.