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 maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your choice of surface. This will remove all scratches and flaws 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 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 improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up over time.

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

Lastly, you’ll require to select your gloss finish. There are three options offered. Each has its own set of advantages, 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 homes. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking amazing for 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 choice for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a great deal of maintenance.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal option 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 best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite 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 electrical power to illuminate your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced homes, showrooms, and ritzy office spaces.

Among the best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A easy schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will make sure that your concrete floors stays in the pristine condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to carry out easy maintenance a couple of 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 great deal of heavy traffic every day, you need to clean it more often. Ensure 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 entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Generally, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help retain the brilliant 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 entirety 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 consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Lillian Rock have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outside 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 might be too glossy 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 upon 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 end up being quite slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest 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 over time) these cracks might reappear again. Do not panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal fee to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the right techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main factors 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 company will supply at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is maintained and how frequently you take part in professional cleaning.