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 selected 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 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 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 as high as 10-fold! It also helps prevent 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 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 need to select your gloss finish. There are 3 choices available. Each has its own set of benefits, 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 alternative that will remain looking amazing for many years. Also, 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 outstanding choice 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 perfect choice 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 very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but 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 have to spend as much on electricity to illuminate your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly desire the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in expensive houses, showrooms, 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 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 first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out easy maintenance a few times a week. Bear 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 should clean it regularly. 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, be sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A great deal of common detergent found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. More often than not, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help retain 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 inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason that consumers choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete West Wiangaree have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take time to carefully select 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, however a matte finish on your existing concrete may 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 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 trying to find 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 suggest to apply 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 stage, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will in time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal fee to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the right procedures. Call the polished concrete repair professional for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary 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. Generally speaking, any reliable provider will provide at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how correctly the slab is kept and how often you participate in professional cleaning.