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 finish. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks 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 choice 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 enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up gradually.

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

Finally, you’ll need to select your gloss finish. There are three choices readily available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s have a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s utilized in commercial floors and homes. It’s a low-maintenance option that will stay looking amazing for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you will not 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 pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect option 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 choice since you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s quite shiny and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time appearing, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t need to spend as much on electricity to illuminate your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that really want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive houses, display rooms, and ritzy offices.

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A basic schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors remains in the beautiful condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should 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 great deal of heavy traffic every day, you should clean it regularly. Make sure 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, ensure to spot clean them often. 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 offered by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Most of the time, 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 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 big reason that people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Wardell have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully 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. 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 when you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being very slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less unsafe 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 most likely will with time) these cracks may reappear again. Do not worry to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small cost to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The main factors 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 provider will provide at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how effectively the slab is kept and how often you engage in expert cleaning.