We kick things off by grinding the existing concrete slab utilizing our concrete grinding machine fitted with 16 or 30 grit diamonds to expose the aggregate. Different 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 upon your preference of finish. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 phase, 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 listed 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 enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up gradually.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based upon 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 readily available. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s take a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s used in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking amazing for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you will not have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an exceptional alternative for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having 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 choice 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 popular choice because you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s quite glossy and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time appearing, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not have to spend as much on electrical power to light up your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly want the wow factor for their floors It provides really stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive houses, showrooms, 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 make sure that your concrete floors remains in the beautiful condition that it was when you first 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 great deal of heavy traffic every day, you should clean it more often. Ensure to:

Immediately 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 frequently. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking incredible.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of common cleaning agents found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help retain the lustrous 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Kulgun have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take some time to carefully select 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 surface on your existing concrete may be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. It all depends upon 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 when you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become quite slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will become much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will typically crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will over time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal 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 right techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional 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 ten years to longer than 30! The main 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 trustworthy service provider will provide at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is preserved and how often you engage in professional cleaning.