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 selected to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your choice of surface. This will get rid of all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks 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 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 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 apply concrete floor densifiers during the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also helps prevent contaminants from developing 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 very high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Finally, you’ll need to pick your gloss finish. There are 3 alternatives available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s used in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will remain 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 exceptional choice 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 pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect option 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 since you get the 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 have to spend as much on electricity to illuminate your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that actually desire the wow factor for their floors It provides truly sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive houses, showrooms, and ritzy office spaces.

Among 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 beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should perform simple maintenance a few 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 great deal of heavy traffic every day, you need to clean it more often. Ensure to:

Immediately 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, make sure 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 common detergent found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help retain the fantastic 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 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason that consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Wolvi have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor 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 might be too glossy in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte finish on your existing concrete might be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends on 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 once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being very slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest 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 actually been sealed, it will become much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will gradually) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t worry to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a minimal charge to ensure your cracks are taken care of throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to find out more 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 main elements 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. Generally speaking, any reliable company will offer at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is preserved and how typically you participate in professional cleaning.