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 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 upon your choice of finish. This will remove all scratches and flaws 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 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 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 enhance 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 preference of gloss, we will gradually increase the polishing pads accordingly. To achieve a super high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

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

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s utilized in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will remain looking amazing for 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 excellent alternative for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without needing 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 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 trendy choice since you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s quite glossy and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time showing up, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not have to spend as much on electricity to light up your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that really want the wow factor for their floors It provides really sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced houses, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

One of the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A basic schedule of mechanical and chemical 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 initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out 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 each day, you should clean it more often. Be 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 often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A lot of common detergent found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help maintain the brilliant shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can perform routine concrete cleaning and burnishing for your polished concrete floor. Below is a list of products 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 inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Woolmer have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take some time to carefully pick the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected 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 may be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. It all depends on the kind of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal 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 recommend 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 repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will gradually) these cracks might reappear once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from ten 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 reputable company will provide at least ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is maintained and how typically you take part in professional cleaning.