Month: October 2021

Elite Level Polished Concrete Company in Brisbane

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My Floor: The Highest Quality Polished Concrete Brisbane Has Available

Polished concrete is an eye-grabbing flooring solution for any business in Brisbane. At My Floor, we provide the highest quality polished concrete flooring in Queensland.

Our experts can provide you with stunning polished concrete floors for your:

  • Commercial business
  • Factory or warehouse
  • Residential home
  • Industrial facility
  • Restaurant or bar

Polished concrete flooring not only looks nice, but it has a lot of other benefits as well.

For example, did you know that polished concrete can save you money on your energy bills? Or that we can add non-slip sealings and bacteria resistance to your floors?

The fact is that a polished concrete flooring solution will do a lot for you. If you aren’t familiar with what polished concrete is and why it’s so unique, this article is for you.

Read on to learn more about what polished concrete is and what it can do for you. Along the way, we’ll see how it stacks up to other popular flooring solutions out there. Finally, we’ll remind you why we provide the best polished concrete Brisbane has to offer.

 

What Exactly is Polished Concrete?

If you’re new to the world of flooring solutions, you may not be familiar with polished concrete. If that sounds like you, here’s a simple definition:

  • Polished concrete is a surface that’s mechanically ground, polished, and sealed. It may or may not include aggregate exposure, which are tiny pieces of stone embedded in the concrete. The polishing and sealing process provides a glossy finish. The floor becomes hardened and resistant to stains and cracks.

It’s the process of fortifying standard concrete while simultaneously adding visual appeal.

Even if you don’t know what polished concrete is, you’ve seen it in action before. Ever wonder how retail stores get their floors so shiny and smooth? That’s right; they used polished concrete.

You can see it everywhere, from retail stores to restaurants and factories. It’s also seen a massive boom in popularity for residential homes in recent years. It’s a popular flooring solution that provides a lot of benefits for building owners.

There are a few types of polished concrete floor finishes that we offer at My Floor. They are:

  • Mechanically polished concrete (MPC)
  • Grind and seal polished concrete
  • Epoxy floors
  • Honed and sealed polished concrete
  • Husqvarna Hiperfloor
  • Concrete resurfacing
  • More

Each of these finishes has a purpose and function. Epoxy floors are great for garages, grind and seal polished concrete works outdoors, and so on. Our team at My Floor has unprecedented levels of expertise in each of these finishes.

 

Why Polish Your Concrete?

Now that you know more about the definition of polished concrete, why should you bother? Is it worth the expense of getting your concrete polished and sealed?

The short answer is yes, and the long answer is definitely.

There are countless benefits that building owners enjoy from installing polished concrete. Let’s take a look at the most common ones so you can appreciate why the flooring solution is so prevalent.

 

Polished Concrete Benefits for Homeowners

Let’s take a look at the perks of installing polished concrete in your home in Sunshine Coast or Brisbane:

  • Polished concrete looks gorgeous. Our polished concrete solutions are ideal if you’re remodeling and want to add some serious visual appeal to your home. With a high-gloss finish, your floors will shine and reflect ambient light. Aggregate exposure is also a classy look that you can use with polished concrete. At My Floor, we can provide you with multiple colors, finishes, exposures, and more. You’ll have complete control over the look and feel of your floors.
  • The reflectiveness saves you money. Fun fact; polished concrete will absorb heat during the day and then release it at night. As a result, you’ll spend less heating your home during the nighttime. Another energy saver is that the reflectiveness will bounce ambient light around the room. That means you won’t have to use electricity to provide light.

 

Polished Concrete Benefits for Factories/Industrial Settings

If you run a warehouse in Brisbane, polished concrete is a perfect flooring solution. Here’s why:

  • Rock-solid durability. You’ll never have to worry about cracking or staining your floors with polished concrete. That’s because the sealant makes it highly durable. It will resist heavy and hard impacts from the equipment as well.
  • Stain-resistant and bacteria-resistant. If your warehouse or factory uses many chemicals, you don’t want them to stain your floor. Luckily, polished concrete is stain and bacteria-resistant. You won’t have to worry about bacteria or mold forming inside of the concrete. Since polished concrete is non-porous, nothing has a chance to penetrate the surface.
  • No-slip additives. Factories and warehouses are rather dangerous places to work. That’s why safety measures are so necessary. Our grind and seal polished concrete have the option of adding a non-slip additive. That will ensure that none of your workers suffer trips and falls from wet floors.

 

Polished Concrete Benefits for Commercial Businesses and Restaurants

Polished concrete is also the perfect solution for your retail business or restaurant. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy:

  • Effortless to clean. There’s nothing worse than having to clean up a giant mess before you can close your restaurant. That’s why polished concrete is so excellent for food and beverage establishments. Since it’s non-porous, nothing will have a chance to embed itself within it. As a result, everything will roll off the top, making it very easy to clean.
  • Glossy floors attract customers. You want your restaurant or retail business to look as attractive as possible. Not only that, but shiny things are perfect for drawing the wandering eyes of customers. Sometimes a polished floor is all you need to attract curious customers to venture into your store finally.

As you can see, there are many benefits of polished concrete solutions. They will make your floors safer, more attractive, and cleaner. You can stop bacteria and mold in their tracks, as well as stains, spills, and debris. When you combine all these benefits, you can start to see why polished concrete is taking the world by storm.

So by now, you should have a grasp of what polished concrete is and why you should install it. Now, let’s take a detailed look at how polished concrete stands up to the other most popular flooring solutions out there today.

 

Polished Concrete Vs. Tiles

Tiling is one of the most prevalent flooring solutions today. There are many different types of tile, and it’s common in kitchens and bathrooms. The tile has one noticeable and significant downside, the grout. Tile grout is a haven for bacteria, mold, and other undesirables.

Not only that, but tile grout is difficult to clean. You can’t simply run a mop or broom over it. Instead, you have to get on your hands and knees to clean the grout.

Another drawback is that tiling will get cold. You know this if you’ve ever walked barefoot on tiling during the nighttime. Cold tile means that it will lower the temperature of the air around it. Tile can also be quite hard, leading to injuries if you fall on it.

Tiling is also pretty expensive, especially if you choose a higher-end type of tile. It may surprise you that there isn’t much of a price difference between tile and polished concrete.

Here’s a breakdown of the matchup between polished concrete and tiling:

  • Tiling is interrupted by grout lines. Polished concrete provides a smooth, seamless surface.
  • The grout in the tile accumulates dust, dirt, and bacteria. Polished concrete is non-porous and is resistant to stains, bacteria, and dirt.
  • The tile is considerably durable, but it will chip and crack with enough pressure. Polished concrete is virtually indestructible and will resist even the heaviest of impacts.
  • Tiling will get very cold at night, lowering the temperature in your rooms. Conversely, polished concrete will absorb heat and release it at night. You’ll enjoy lower energy bills as a result.
  • Tiling and polished concrete are very close in price.

As you can see, polished concrete has many advantages over tile in nearly every category. If you’ve been thinking about adding tile to your home in Brisbane, maybe now you will reconsider. For around the same price, you can get a flawless, seamless polished concrete floor.

 

Polished Concrete Vs. Hardwood Floors

Next, let’s compare how polished concrete stands up to hardwood floors. You find hardwood floors in living rooms, hallways, kitchens, and more. Hardwood floors can look very high-end, but they have some drawbacks. For one, they can have a short lifespan. Even the best hardwood floors have a hard time looking great after ten years or so.

They also scratch very easily. Nothing looks worse than a hardwood floor covered in scratches. If you have pets with nails or claws, watch out if you go for hardwood floors.

Hardwood floors can be a pain to clean as well. After a while, you’ll need to stain your floors to keep them looking pristine. That’s a lot of maintenance to have to endure for your floors.

Also, hardwood floors can look high-end, but they’re somewhat limited. There’s only one type of look that they can achieve. On the other hand, Polished concrete has a wide variety of looks, colors, and finishes.

Here’s the rundown for the matchup:

  • Hardwood floors don’t have a very long lifespan. Polished concrete is suitable for 20 years plus once we install it for you.
  • Hardwood floors scratch very quickly and are hard to clean. Polished concrete is rock-solid and resistant to cracks, stains, and scratches. A polished concrete floor is also effortless to clean.
  • Polished concrete has a lot more versatility than hardwood floors. You can achieve different looks, shades of color, aggregate exposures, and more.

Polished concrete is the clear winner again. While the installation may cost a bit more than hardwood floors, your floors will last longer and be easier to maintain.

If you’re looking for a flooring solution for your home on Sunshine Coast, there’s no better choice than polished concrete. Its affordability, combined with its visual appeal and benefits, makes it the best flooring solution around today.

 

Why Choose My Floor for Polished Concrete in Brisbane?

Since you know all about why polished concrete is fantastic now, why should you choose us? Well, there are many reasons why we do polished concrete in Brisbane better than anyone else. Here’s why:

  • A team of dedicated experts. We’ve spent years honing and perfecting our skills. We can now say that we have the most experienced team of concrete experts in Brisbane and beyond. We’ve mastered installing all of the flooring solutions that we offer. Please take a look at our stunning gallery as evidence of our expertise.
  • Free quotes for every new project. Don’t settle for companies unwilling to give you an estimate. Our team will provide you with a very accurate quote for your project free of charge. We’ll also consult with you to ensure that we can deliver all your wants and desires for your project.
  • State-of-the-art equipment. We make use of cutting-edge concrete grinders with diamond pads. We’ve also got polishers, dyes, sealants, and other equipment. We go out of our way to carry the top-rated brands to ensure our success.
  • Remarkable craftsmanship. Not all concrete companies are created equally. To install polished concrete correctly takes a very delicate touch. Thanks to our years of experience, we’ve perfected the installation process so that we deliver flawless results every time.
  • We provide clear communication and quality control. We always keep our clients in the loop during the entire process. Our team also excels at working during downtimes or when you’re closed. We’ll work around your busy schedule to get the job done. We also keep project managers on every job site keeping a close eye on everything for quality control.

There you have why you should go with us to My Floor. We provide the absolute best polished concrete Brisbane has around today. If you live in Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Sunshine Coast, you need to rely on us for your polished concrete. To get in touch with us for a free quote, you can give us a call at 1300 693 566.

Myths Busted: The Truth About Concrete Flooring

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The Truth About Concrete Flooring

Myth 1: Bare concrete floors are cold and moist

Newer homes rarely don’t contain insulation these days, therefore keeping houses warm and cosy. Installing a vapour barrier under a new slab of concrete is now required to make the concrete moist-resistant making concrete problem free. Because of these features, more and more people want bare concrete in their homes.

Furthermore, people can install an in-floor radiant heat before pouring concrete that’s temperature controlled. It circulates heated water through polyethylene tubing to create a warm environment. Some heating systems allow retrofitting into existing concrete using a self-levelling overlay to cover the tubing.

Installing carpet over a concrete floor isn’t a good idea if the concrete isn’t insulated or unheated. The carpet may grow mildew and mold if this is the case. The floor is cooler than the air in the room, thus installing carpet will lower the floor’s temperature even more and if the humidity gets high, mold will grow underneath the carpet.

If you already have a moisture problem on your concrete, putting down carpet is only worthwhile if the problem is treated first. To test whether you’re concrete has been affected by moisture you can tape plastic sheeting to the concrete and seal the edges with duct tape then leave for 24 hours. If there is accumulation under the plastic, treatment must be made. Diamond Polished Concrete is naturally breathable, therefore if existing moisture problems arise, they will not affect the polished concrete finish.

Myth 2: Cracks in concrete should be covered up

Only if a crack is major and it affects the structure of the concrete should it need to be fixed. In actual fact, many keep the minor cracks in their concrete for the rustic look by exposing the cracks when staining the concrete. If the crack is more so a blemish, an overlay is recommended.

Myth 3: Carpet is homier and inviting than concrete

Due to concretes varies choices of attractive features, concrete can look warm and is easy to achieve. Colours such as rich earthy tones and mutual tones can achieve a similar look and feel that carpet brings. Also, by putting down rugs in areas of high traffic, it can help with that wholehearted look for your home.

Decorating your concrete with stains, polish or dyes does not create any harm from chemical emissions like carpet does. Rooms that aren’t ventilated much makes carpet more prone to be hazardous along with the allergies it can bring.

Also, hardwood flooring isn’t practical to have as a basement flooring over concrete as it also may create moisture problems. An alternative to getting this look is applying an overlay then stamping it with a wood-grain pattern.

Myth 4: Sealing concrete helps reduce radon infiltration

If radon is present in the soil around a basement, it can still infiltrate into a room through cracks in the concrete. Sealing alone will not lower the radon levels enough to be affective. Some building codes actually require a radon test when construction is taking place. New homes may require a vapour barrier which helps block any radon infiltration. Before renovating in existing homes, a radon test should be taken. It’s least expensive to install a radon-reduction system during your renovations rather than afterwards if this is the solution you are choosing.

Myth 5: Customised concrete flooring is slippery

Customising decorative concrete may look slippery, but in fact it is just a slippery as any ceramic tiles or vinyl. Polished concrete or high-gloss sealers can reduce traction, but you may ask to have a non-slip coat mixed with the stain or sealer being used to add more traction.

Myth 6: Floor coverings are cheaper than customised concrete flooring

Compared to floor coverings, customising your concrete is can be more expensive intially, however you do pay for what you get. Concrete has a higher life expectancy than any carpet, vinyl or wood laminates. Also, it consists of very minimal maintenance and doesn’t react to stains or damage to general spills as carpet does and is therefore easy to clean up any mess. Protecting your concrete with a good sealer will make flooring resistant to harsh stains or chemicals.

If a certain look is to be achieved, mimicking ceramic tiles, marble or granite or wood can be done and therefore it’s still getting the benefits of concrete. It is a more economical way of styling your home or business and saves time on cleaning up harsh stains.

If a basement were to be flooded by heavy rain, concrete would be able to sustain the impact unlike coverings as they stain, create odor, warp, peel or gain mildew.

Myth 7: Floor coverings offer more design/colour options than concrete

Concrete is the ultimate material that can create any decorative pattern, boarder, colour or texture desired. Stains, dyes, epoxy, overlays, stamping, paints and stencilling are some ways to decorate your concrete. These methods can also be combined to make a different look. Some choices of how to customise concrete are:

  • Stencilling a faux area rug in the entries of homes and boarding them with colourful patterns. Applying colour into stains or dyes makes it all the more special.
  • A stamped overlay is good to touch up existing basement flooring as a look of stone, slate or hardwood flooring. Using a stampable overlay, colouring agents and stamping tools, this look can be completed with success.
  • Paint can be used to mimic marble or tile if anticipated. Finishing techniques such as sponging and splattering is usually used with multiple colours to get this look.
  • Staining floors is a common choice as it gives a rich and translucent of colour to a room. By using three to four different shades or colours, a dramatic affect or a dimensional affect will come through.
  • Epoxy coatings are also very common being a simple look. Epoxy flooring is great for utility rooms or workshops. The surface of the concrete can be decorated with colour flakes or chips to make it more complex and eye-catching.

Polished Concrete Overlays

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Polished Concrete Toppings and Overlays

Polished overlay is used for fixing damaged or old flooring to make it look more sleek and modern. Existing concrete may have vast flaws including spalled areas, carpet tack holes, cracks, stains, pitted, not level or just in general, extensive patchwork. Getting overlay will give it a smooth finish. Decorative concrete overlay isn’t as restricted when it comes to the application of topical colours like polished concrete. Polished overlays are also more economical and that is the main reason companies are getting it done. Some want a terrazzo-like look which can be accomplished by seeding the concrete overlay mix with coloured aggregate, followed by carrying our a diamond polished finish to acheive a custom unique floor. Having a polished overlay will cover any underlying slab imperfections and will look completely different and modern when completed. Choosing polished overlay is a quicker process than replacing or patching existing concrete and is moisture resistant, economical and environmentally friendly. It is a good way to be able match any desired colour with the offer of low-maintenance. The process of overlaying is a time-consuming one and requires attention and coordination skills to get the best results. The rest of the procedure is generally straight forward and will leave concrete looking great. Visit the contact us page to organise free samples with an onsite evaluation on your next project

Epoxy Flooring Gold Coast

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Congratulations to the Gold Coast My Floor Team who have just completed over 7000m2 of epoxy coatings at the Caterpillar warehouse in Yatala. Caterpillar specified their certain requirements and specifications for a particular need. Our consultants conducted onsite analysis to ensure we would provide a long lasting floor suitable for vehicle traffic in excess of 50 tonnes per vehicle.

For A New Option In Flooring, Consider Polished Concrete

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When most people visualize concrete floors, they visualize dull gray floors. The time has come for them to realize that is no longer true. Concrete flooring has become an attractive option for the home or business. Concrete can be polished, stained and sealed to create beautiful, long lasting floors. Concrete floors are the perfect option for busy, high traffic areas.

In the past, concrete was only considered for floors where it did not matter what they looked like. Either it was expected that the floors would be damaged by traffic and stains incurred by the business, or they would be covered up. Now, epoxy flooring Brisbane can be economical and durable with the added bonus of being beautiful, as well as being low maintenance flooring.

Concrete is a surprisingly porous material. Water, oil, dirt and grease can find its way into the concrete. Not only does this stain the concrete, but it can also damage the concrete. This may mean it will have to be replaced sooner then it should have to be.

Whether the concrete is outside of the house or the inside, to keep the new look and ensure that the concrete stays beautiful, it should be sealed. Left unsealed, concrete can start having problems that include growing mold, mildew and algae. Sealing the concrete can solve these problems.

For a greener home, consider epoxy flooring Brisbane. Concrete flooring is suitable for any area of the home. Polished concrete brisbane can have a glass like look that reflects light and can help cut energy costs. Thanks to new methods, concrete flooring can be an attractive solution for the home, as well as business. Not only is it easy to care for, but it also has the added benefit of being healthier, as well. Other kinds of flooring can offer a refuge to dust mites and other allergens. Carpets are especially bad in that regard.

No matter the reason, concrete flooring can provide a healthier, beautiful, and economical choice for any floor. Polished concrete resists stains, is easy to clean, and can shrug off the damage high traffic areas can cause, with out marring the finish.

A Great Looking Floor is Just a Polish Away

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Polishing a granite floor is not only a cheaper alternative to other types of floors such as wood or granite; it is also a great alternative aesthetically speaking. In fact a polished granite floor can look just as good as a granite or marble floor. Many people who have seen polished concrete are simply stunned when they see it for the first time. What most people do not realize is that polished granite floors have the same mirror like finish, which you normally associate with marble or granite.

The good news is that this can be done in Brisbane. My Floor concrete polishing services is a premier granite polishing Brisbane based home business that is capable of giving your floor a face-lift. Not only that, this company is also capable of doing concrete grinding and concrete sealing or restoration, or any other concrete floor related maintenance service. Polished concrete Brisbane gives its customers some of the best finishing jobs for their concrete floors. What makes this company unique is perhaps that they give a 10 year warranty for the floors they have worked on.

The process behind polishing a concrete floor is simple. First a series of work is done using abrasives and afterwards diamond tipped polishers are used to finish the job. If the client does not like the colour of finished concrete then no problem, the customer will be able to choose from a wide selection of colours as part of the finish. The main benefits of a polished concrete Brisbane floor are as follows.

  • It meets and exceeds slip resistant standards, giving you a much safer floor to walk/work on.
  • It will eliminate penetration by liquids such as water, oil and other chemicals.
  • Polished concrete floors are well known for low maintenance requirements, compared to other floors.
  • Easy to clean tire marks left behind by equipments such as trucks and forklifts. This makes polished concrete floors ideal for industrial houses.
  • Polished concrete floors are much denser compared to other floors. This means it is much more durable and abrasion resistant.

For all these reasons and more, polished concrete Brisbane is becoming the floor of choice for businesses and homes alike.