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 picked to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your preference of surface. This will remove all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks present, however, with our distinct 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 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 use concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from developing with time.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based upon your preference of gloss, we will steadily 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 need to select your gloss finish. There are three options readily available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s utilized in commercial floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will stay looking amazing for many years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you won’t 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 lot of maintenance.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect 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 choice because you get the 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 ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not need to invest as much on electrical energy to light up your store or home!

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

Among 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 guarantee 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. Remember, it all comes down to 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 often. Ensure to:

Immediately tidy 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, be sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help retain the brilliant shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can perform regular 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why consumers select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Cobaki Lakes have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take some time to thoroughly select the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too glossy in direct sunlight, however a matte surface on your existing concrete might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. It all depends on the kind 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 become very slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will with time) these cracks might reappear once again. Do not worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a small fee to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the right techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to find out more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type 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 instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any respectable service provider will supply at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how appropriately the slab is preserved and how typically you participate in expert cleaning.