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 picked 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 surface. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks 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 choice to either apply a concrete coating for internal areas which is called a Grind and Seal or mechanically polishing the concrete as noted 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 throughout 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 over time.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to pick your gloss surface. There are 3 options readily available. 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 utilized 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 surface. That means that you won’t need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding choice for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a great deal of upkeep.

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 popular choice since you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however 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 store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly want the wow factor for their floors It provides really spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive houses, showrooms, and ritzy offices.

One of the best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A basic 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 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. Bear in mind, it all 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 often. 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, ensure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help retain the lustrous 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 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Cooroy Mountain have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take time to thoroughly 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, however a matte surface on your existing concrete might be preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. It all depends on the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal for indoor usage. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become very slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will over time) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and 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 quickly with the appropriate procedures. Call the polished concrete repair professional to find out more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary factors 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 trusted provider will offer at least ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how correctly the slab is kept and how frequently you engage in expert cleaning.