Why I Used To Think Polished Concrete Floors Were Cold and Ugly I’ll be honest. Years ago, when I first heard somebody mention polished concrete flooring in a house, I pictured a freezing cold warehouse floor with all the personality of a parking garage. Not exactly cozy. Then I visited a modern home renovation where the owner had polished the original concrete slab instead of covering it with tile or hardwood flooring. And man… it completely changed my opinion. The floor reflected natural light beautifully, the space felt clean and open, and somehow it looked both industrial and warm at the same time. Since then, I’ve seen polished concrete floors…