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 picked 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 surface. This will remove 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 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 throughout the polishing process to enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from developing with time.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to choose your gloss finish. There are three options offered. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s take a look at each one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s utilized in commercial floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will stay 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 outstanding option 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 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 trendy option since 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 electrical power to light up 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 spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced homes, display rooms, 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 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 great deal of heavy traffic each day, you need to clean it more frequently. Make sure to:

Instantly 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, be sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Usually, 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 regular concrete cleaning and burnishing for your polished concrete floor. Below is a list of items 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Ningi have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal for outdoor settings. Take some time to thoroughly pick 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 finish on your existing concrete might be preferable

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 usage. 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 searching for 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 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 most likely will with time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small fee to ensure your cracks are taken care of throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the right procedures. Call the polished concrete repair professional to find out 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 ten 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. Generally speaking, any credible service provider will supply a minimum of ten years guarantee 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 expert cleaning.