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. Different aggregate exposure can be chosen 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 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 alternative 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 apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from developing gradually.

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

Lastly, you’ll need to select your gloss finish. There are 3 choices offered. Each has its own set of benefits, 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 choice that will stay looking amazing for 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 exceptional choice 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 perfect 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 trendy option because 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 lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t have to spend as much on electrical energy to light up your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly desire the wow factor for their floors It provides really spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in high priced houses, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

One of 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 guarantee that your concrete floors remains in the pristine condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to carry out 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 more often. Be sure to:

Instantly 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 remain looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A great deal of common detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. More often than not, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the lustrous shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out routine 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Ebenezer have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take time to thoroughly select 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 might be more suitable

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

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will with time) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the best procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on 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 instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any reputable service provider will supply a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is preserved and how frequently you take part in professional cleaning.