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. Different aggregate exposure can be picked to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your preference of finish. This will remove 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 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 listed 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 during the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also prevents contaminants from developing gradually.

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

Lastly, you’ll require to select your gloss surface. There are three options offered. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s have a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural appearance that’s utilized in commercial floorings and homes. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will stay looking amazing for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you won’t have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an excellent 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 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 choice because you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however 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 electrical energy to illuminate your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that truly want the wow factor for their floors It provides really stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in high priced homes, 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 easy schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors stays in the pristine condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out easy maintenance a few 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. Ensure to:

Immediately 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, make sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help maintain 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 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 whole 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 consumers select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Yorklea have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

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

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends upon the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect for indoor use. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes when you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become quite slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest 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 fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will gradually) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small charge to ensure your cracks are maintained 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 learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main 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 reliable service provider will provide a minimum of ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is preserved and how typically you take part in professional cleaning.