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 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 choice of surface. This will get rid of all scratches and flaws 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 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 prevents contaminants from building up over time.

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

Finally, you’ll require to pick your gloss surface. There are 3 choices readily available. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s have a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural appearance that’s used in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking amazing for many years. Likewise, 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 exceptional option 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 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 popular option due to the fact that you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite shiny 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 won’t have to invest as much on electricity to light up your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that actually desire the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive houses, display rooms, and ritzy offices.

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A basic schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors stays 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 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 frequently. Make sure to:

Immediately 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 often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking wonderful.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Most of the time, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help keep the lustrous 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 problem at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that consumers select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Chillingham have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take time to thoroughly 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 might be preferable

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 ideal for indoor use. 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 trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will become much less dangerous 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 more than likely will gradually) these cracks may reappear once again. Do not panic to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small fee to ensure your cracks are taken care of throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional to get more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span 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 company will offer at least ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is preserved and how frequently you participate in expert cleaning.