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 maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your choice of finish. 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 stage, 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 apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to improve durability. We can enhance the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from developing gradually.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to select your gloss finish. There are 3 alternatives available. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s have 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 option that will remain looking amazing for many years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you will not have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an excellent 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 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 trendy option due to the fact that you get the 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 won’t have to invest as much on electrical energy to illuminate your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly desire the wow factor for their floors It provides truly sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in expensive homes, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

One of 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 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 perform simple maintenance a couple of times a week. Keep in mind, it all comes down to just 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 regularly. Be sure to:

Immediately tidy 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, ensure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fantastic.
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 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 routine 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 problem at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Upper Caboolture have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is perfect for outside settings. Take some time to thoroughly 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 might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. Everything depends on the type 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 become very slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will gradually) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal cost to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span 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 trustworthy company will supply a minimum of ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is maintained and how typically you engage in professional cleaning.