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 upon your preference of finish. This will eliminate all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 phase, you have the choice 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 enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It also helps prevent contaminants from building up in time.

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

Lastly, you’ll need to select your gloss finish. There are 3 choices available. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s take a look at every 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 choice 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 outstanding alternative for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without needing to do a great deal 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 due to the fact that 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 have to spend as much on electricity to light up your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly desire the wow factor for their floors It provides truly sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in expensive houses, showrooms, and ritzy office spaces.

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

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform simple maintenance a few 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 great deal of heavy traffic each day, you need to clean it more often. 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, ensure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help maintain 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 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason why consumers choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Boodua have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal 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 finish on your existing concrete might be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. It all depends on the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal 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 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 phase, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will gradually) these cracks might reappear once again. Do not panic to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a small charge to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate 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 expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The main elements 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 trustworthy service provider will supply at least ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is preserved and how frequently you take part in expert cleaning.