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, minimal stone exposure or maximum 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 imperfections 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 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 enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up with time.

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

Finally, you’ll need to pick your gloss surface. There are 3 choices available. 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 look that’s utilized in commercial floorings 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 have 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 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 trendy choice due to the fact that you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite 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 spend as much on electrical energy to illuminate your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced 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 routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will guarantee that your concrete floors remains in the beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform simple maintenance a few times a week. Remember, everything 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 each day, you should clean it more often. Make sure to:

Immediately clean 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 frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A great deal of common detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Most of the time, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help keep 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 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 entirety 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 that people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Kilkivan have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take some 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, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends upon the kind of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal for indoor usage. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes once 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 suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Much like 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 always crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will in time) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small charge to ensure your cracks are taken care of throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the best techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main 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. Generally speaking, any reliable company will supply a minimum of ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is maintained and how often you take part in professional cleaning.