We kick things off by grinding the existing concrete slab using our concrete grinding machine fitted with 16 or 30 grit diamonds to expose the aggregate. Various aggregate exposure can be chosen to achieve a nil stone exposure, very little stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of surface. This will eliminate all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks present, however, with our unique 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 noted 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 improve the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from developing over time.

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

Finally, you’ll need to select your gloss surface. There are three options available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look at each one.

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

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal alternative 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, but it’s very glossy and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time appearing, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not need to invest as much on electrical power to light up your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that truly desire the wow factor for their floors It provides really stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced homes, display rooms, and ritzy offices.

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

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out easy maintenance a few times a week. Keep in mind, everything comes down to how much heavy foot traffic is on your concrete floors in any given week. If your concrete sees a great deal of heavy traffic each day, you should clean it regularly. Ensure to:

Immediately tidy 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, make sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Most of the time, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help keep 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 whole of the polished concrete surface.

As you can see, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Banks Pocket have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take some time to carefully pick 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, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete may be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. Everything 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 as soon as you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being very slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will gradually) these cracks might reappear again. Do not panic to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the right procedures. Call the polished concrete repair professional to find out more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main aspects 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. Generally speaking, any trusted service provider will offer a minimum of 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how properly the slab is maintained and how frequently you engage in professional cleaning.