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. Different 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 choice of surface. This will remove 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 option 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 apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It also helps prevent contaminants from building up gradually.

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

Lastly, you’ll require to choose your gloss surface. There are three options offered. 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 appearance that’s utilized in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will remain looking amazing for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you will not need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an exceptional choice for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without needing to do a lot of maintenance.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal 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 popular choice since you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s very shiny and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time showing up, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t have to spend as much on electrical energy to light up your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that really want the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in expensive homes, showrooms, and ritzy offices.

Among the best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A simple 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 beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should perform easy maintenance a few times a week. Bear in mind, it all comes down to just 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 often. Be sure to:

Quickly clean up any spills or dropped materials. This will help 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 frequently. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A great deal of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Generally, 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 carry out regular concrete cleaning and burnishing for your polished concrete floor. Below is a list of products and processes 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 choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Billinudgel have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take time to carefully choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced 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 might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. All of it depends upon 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 end up being quite slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will typically crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will over time) these cracks might reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the right procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary factors are what you strike it with (a ballpoint pen for instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any trustworthy provider will provide a minimum of ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how effectively the slab is maintained and how often you participate in professional cleaning.