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. Different aggregate exposure can be chosen to achieve a nil stone exposure, very little stone exposure or optimum 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 phase, 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 noted in the steps listed 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 enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from building up in time.

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

Lastly, you’ll require to select your gloss finish. There are 3 choices available. 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 floorings and homes. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will stay looking amazing for 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 outstanding choice for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a lot of maintenance.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect alternative 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 because you get the 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 lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t have to invest as much on electricity to illuminate your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that truly desire 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 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 make sure that your concrete floors stays in the pristine condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out simple maintenance a couple of times a week. Keep in mind, everything 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 every day, you need to clean it more often. Make sure to:

Quickly 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 frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. More often than not, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help retain the lustrous shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can perform 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Wellington Point have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take time to thoroughly select the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected 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 preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. All of it depends on the kind 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. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to apply 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 most likely will in time) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal fee to ensure your cracks are taken care of throughout the life expectancy 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 on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary 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 reliable provider will supply at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is kept and how typically you take part in professional cleaning.