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. Different aggregate exposure can be selected 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 choice of surface. This will remove all scratches and flaws 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 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 throughout the polishing process to enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up gradually.

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

Finally, you’ll need to pick your gloss surface. There are 3 options 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 used in commercial floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will remain looking amazing for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you won’t need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without needing to do a lot of upkeep.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal option 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 trendy choice because you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite shiny and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time showing up, 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 customers that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in high priced homes, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

One of the 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 initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should perform easy maintenance a few times a week. Remember, everything comes down to just how much heavy foot traffic is on your concrete floors in any given week. If your concrete sees a lot of heavy traffic each day, you should clean it regularly. Make sure to:

Quickly 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, be sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of common cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help keep the fantastic shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out regular concrete cleaning and burnishing for your polished concrete floor. Below is a list of products 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Woorim have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outside settings. Take time to thoroughly pick the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface might be too shiny in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte finish on your existing concrete might be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. Everything depends on 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 once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being quite slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will usually 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 once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal charge to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from ten 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 reliable company will offer a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how appropriately the slab is kept and how typically you take part in expert cleaning.