A: Polished concrete is now trending, but why? What caused such an increase in the installation of stained or dyed concrete floors lately? People are loving the industrial look that comes with polished and stained concrete. I mean, who wouldn’t like the look of the polished, stained concrete floors?! They are incredible! The most popular question asked about polished and stained concrete would be, “Are they tough?” The answer to that is, “Of course they are tough, the floor is still concrete!” Polished and stained concrete floors have the same durability as concrete, but with the additions of being aesthetically appealing and easy to clean and maintain!