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 chosen to achieve a nil stone exposure, very little stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your choice of finish. This will remove all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks 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 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 listed 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 helps prevent contaminants from developing over 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 incredibly high gloss, we would complete the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Lastly, you’ll need to pick your gloss finish. There are 3 choices offered. 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 appearance that’s utilized in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will stay looking great for many years. Also, 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 upkeep.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal alternative 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 because 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 showing up, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not have to invest as much on electricity to illuminate your shop or home!

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

Among the very 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 should perform easy maintenance a few 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 lot of heavy traffic every day, you need to clean it regularly. Ensure to:

Promptly 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, ensure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent 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 fantastic 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 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 whole 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 big reason why people select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Dunwich have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully pick the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced 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 may be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. All of it depends on the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect for indoor use. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become very slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. 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 dangerous 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 probably will over time) these cracks might reappear once again. Don’t worry to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal fee to guarantee 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 professional to find out more 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 respectable service provider will supply at least 10 year 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 expert cleaning.