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 selected to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of finish. 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 choice 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 during the polishing process to improve durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from developing in 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 appropriately. To achieve a extremely high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Finally, you’ll require to select your gloss surface. There are three options offered. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s have 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 alternative that will stay looking great for many 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 excellent 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 pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect 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 since you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite glossy and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time appearing, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t 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 truly want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in high priced homes, showrooms, and ritzy office spaces.

One of the best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A easy schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will make sure 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 carry out 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 great deal of heavy traffic each day, you should clean it regularly. Make sure 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 whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

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

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal for outdoor settings. Take time to thoroughly choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too glossy in direct sunlight, however a matte finish on your existing concrete might be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. It all depends on 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 as soon as you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being quite slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less unsafe 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 over time) these cracks may reappear once again. Do not worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal charge 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 right techniques. 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 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 trusted provider will supply a minimum of 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is kept and how frequently you take part in professional cleaning.