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. Various aggregate exposure can be chosen 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 one-of-a-kind 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 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 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 use concrete floor densifiers throughout 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 developing gradually.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to pick your gloss surface. There are three choices offered. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s have a look at each one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s used in commercial floors and homes. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will remain looking amazing for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you won’t need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without needing 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 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 popular option due to the fact that you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s very shiny 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 won’t need to spend as much on electrical energy to light up your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that truly want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in expensive houses, showrooms, 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 routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will make sure that your concrete floors remains in the beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform easy maintenance a few 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 every day, you should clean it more often. Ensure to:

Instantly tidy 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, be sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking incredible.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A lot of common detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help maintain the lustrous shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out regular 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 entirety of the polished concrete surface.

As you can see, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Wolffdene have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take some time to thoroughly pick the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface might be too glossy in direct sunlight, however a matte finish on your existing concrete may be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends upon the kind of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect 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 recommend grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being 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 over time) these cracks may reappear again. Do not worry to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a minimal charge to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the best techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main aspects are what you strike it with (a ballpoint pen for instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any trusted service provider will provide at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is maintained and how often you take part in professional cleaning.