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, very little stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of surface. This will get rid of all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 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 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 apply concrete floor densifiers during the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up over time.

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

Finally, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are three choices readily available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look at each one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural appearance that’s utilized in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will stay looking amazing for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you will not need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an excellent 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 ideal alternative 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 popular option due to the fact that you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but 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 invest as much on electrical energy to illuminate your shop or house!

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

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 maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors remains in the pristine condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to carry out simple maintenance a few times a week. Remember, 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 each day, you need to clean it more often. Ensure 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 often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A lot of common detergent found in stores are too harsh 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 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle 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 very best polished concrete Uki have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outside settings. Take time to carefully choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too shiny in direct sunlight, however a matte surface on your existing concrete might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. 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 when you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become very slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend 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 typically crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will with time) these cracks might reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small cost to guarantee 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 specialist to find out more 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 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. Typically speaking, any reputable service provider will provide a minimum of ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how properly the slab is preserved and how often you take part in expert cleaning.