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 maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your choice of surface. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks 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 stage, you have the choice 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 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 prevents contaminants from developing with 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 super high gloss, we would complete the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Lastly, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are 3 options offered. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s take a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural appearance that’s used in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will stay looking amazing for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you will not need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding option 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 quite and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect alternative 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 due to the fact that you get the very 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 lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not have to invest as much on electricity to illuminate your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that truly want the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in high priced houses, showrooms, and ritzy offices.

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 guarantee that your concrete floors remains in the beautiful condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out simple 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 every day, you should clean it more frequently. Ensure to:

Promptly clean 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 whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical 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 keep 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 items 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 entirety of the polished concrete surface.

As you can see, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Yalangur have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully select 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, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete may be better

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 usage. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes as soon as you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being quite slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will typically crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will over time) these cracks may reappear again. Do not panic to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the best procedures. 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 expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The primary 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 trustworthy provider will offer a minimum of ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how effectively the slab is kept and how often you take part in professional cleaning.