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 optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of finish. This will remove 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 option 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 improve durability. We can enhance the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from building up over time.

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

Finally, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are 3 choices readily available. 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. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you won’t need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an exceptional option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a lot of upkeep.

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 choice due to the fact that you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s very shiny and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time showing up, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not need to invest as much on electrical power to illuminate your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that really desire the wow factor for their floors It provides really sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in high priced homes, 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 simple schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure 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 simple 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 each day, you should clean it regularly. Ensure to:

Promptly 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 fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the fantastic 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 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 huge reason that people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Rous have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take time to thoroughly choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface might be too shiny in direct sunlight, nevertheless 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 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 end up being quite slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise 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 been sealed, it will become much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will gradually) these cracks might reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the best 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 aspects 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 respectable service provider will offer a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how effectively the slab is maintained and how typically you take part in professional cleaning.