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. Various aggregate exposure can be chosen to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your preference of finish. 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 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 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 improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up in time.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to pick your gloss finish. There are three choices 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 utilized in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will remain looking great for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. 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 upkeep.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal choice for warehouses, 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 due to the fact that you get the 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 lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t need to spend as much on electrical energy to illuminate your store or house!

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 option is popular in expensive houses, showrooms, and ritzy offices.

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

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Keep 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 need to clean it more frequently. Ensure to:

Quickly 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, be sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A great deal of common detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Generally, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help keep the brilliant shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out routine 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 inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Boambee have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take some time to carefully pick the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface might be too glossy in direct sunlight, however a matte finish on your existing concrete might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. Everything 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 once 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 advise grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will end up being much less dangerous when wet.

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

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main 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 respectable service provider will provide at least ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how properly the slab is kept and how often you engage in professional cleaning.