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, minimal stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of surface. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections 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 throughout the polishing process to enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from building up gradually.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based on 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 select your gloss finish. There are 3 options readily 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 appearance that’s utilized in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will stay looking great for years. Also, 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 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 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 popular option due to the fact that 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 appearing, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t have to spend as much on electricity to illuminate your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that really want the wow factor for their floors It provides really 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 simple schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will guarantee that your concrete floors remains 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 couple of times a week. Bear 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 each day, you need to clean it regularly. Make sure to:

Immediately 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, make sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A great deal of common detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. More often than not, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help maintain the brilliant 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 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 problem at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Wutul have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take some time to thoroughly select the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too glossy in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete may be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. Everything 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 once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being quite slippery. If you’re looking 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 advise to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less dangerous 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 probably will gradually) these cracks might reappear again. Do not worry to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to get more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The primary 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. Generally speaking, any reliable provider will offer at least ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is maintained and how frequently you take part in expert cleaning.