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 on your choice of finish. This will remove all scratches and flaws 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 alternative 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 use concrete floor densifiers during the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from building up in time.

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 incredibly high gloss, we would complete the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Finally, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are 3 options 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 appearance that’s used in commercial floors 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 need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an excellent choice 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 choice 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 since you get the very 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 ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not need to spend as much on electrical energy to light up your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides really spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative 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 easy schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors remains in the pristine condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform easy maintenance a few times a week. Remember, 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 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, be sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered 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 retain the fantastic 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Mount Forbes have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is perfect for outside settings. Take some time to thoroughly 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, nevertheless a matte finish 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 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 looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much 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 dangerous when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will with time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal charge to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the right procedures. 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 10 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. Generally speaking, any reputable company will offer a minimum of 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is maintained and how often you engage in professional cleaning.