We kick things off by grinding the existing concrete slab utilizing our concrete grinding machine fitted with 16 or 30 grit diamonds to expose the aggregate. Different aggregate exposure can be picked to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your choice of surface. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks present, however, with our one-of-a-kind grouting process, we will repair cracks and fill holes that are within the concrete throughout the grinding and polishing process.

At this stage, you have the alternative to either apply a concrete coating for internal areas which is called a Grind and Seal or mechanically polishing the concrete as listed in the steps listed below. For external areas we can we seal with a penetrating sealer to provide a honed concrete finish or an anti slip concrete coating to provide a non slip grind and seal.

Hardening the concrete. Rather then applying a sealer or coating as mentioned above, to start the polishing process, we use concrete floor densifiers during the polishing process to enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from developing in time.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based on your choice of gloss, we will progressively increase the polishing pads accordingly. To achieve a incredibly high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Last but not least, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are 3 alternatives readily available. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s take a look at each one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s utilized in commercial floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking amazing for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you won’t have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding alternative for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a great deal of upkeep.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect choice for storage facilities, factories, airport hangers, businesses, and more. Its level of shine is in between a matte and semi-gloss finish.

Semi-gloss finish polished concrete – This is a trendy choice since you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s quite shiny and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time showing up, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t need to spend as much on electricity to light up your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that actually desire the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced houses, showrooms, and ritzy office spaces.

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A easy schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors remains in the pristine condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform easy maintenance a few times a week. Bear in mind, it all comes down to how much heavy foot traffic is on your concrete floors in any given week. If your concrete sees a lot of heavy traffic every day, you should clean it more frequently. Make sure to:

Quickly clean up any spills or dropped materials. This will prevent etching and chemical stains on your floor!
Dry mop or auto scrub every day. For higher traffic areas, be sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Most of the time, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help retain the brilliant shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can perform routine concrete cleaning and burnishing for your polished concrete floor. Below is a list of items and procedures we use to maintain your existing concrete floor.

Diamond impregnated concrete polishing pads, a buffer, floor burnisher, or auto scrubber

We attach the diamond-impregnated pads to the underneath of our floor burnisher. From there, we run the head over the entirety of the polished concrete surface.

As you can see, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Anduramba have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take time to carefully select the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too shiny in direct sunlight, however a matte surface on your existing concrete might be preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. It all depends on the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect for indoor usage. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes when you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become quite slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will in time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a small fee to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the best techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to find out more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from ten years to longer than 30! The main factors are what you strike it with (a ballpoint pen for example), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any trustworthy provider will offer at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is preserved and how often you engage in expert cleaning.