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 chosen to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of surface. This will get rid of all scratches and imperfections 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 choice 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 apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to improve durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from developing in time.

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

Last but not least, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are 3 choices readily available. 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 look that’s used in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will remain looking amazing for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you will not have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an exceptional alternative for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having 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 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 trendy choice since 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 light up 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 alternative is popular in expensive homes, showrooms, and ritzy offices.

Among the 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 guarantee that your concrete floors stays in the pristine condition that it was when you initially 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 just how much heavy foot traffic is on your concrete floors in any given week. If your concrete sees a lot of heavy traffic every day, you need to clean it more often. Ensure to:

Instantly clean 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 entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking wonderful.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too severe 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 keep 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 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 entirety of the polished concrete surface.

As you can see, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a problem at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason that consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Berrinba have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too shiny 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 upon the type 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 become very slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will typically crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will gradually) these cracks might reappear once again. Do not panic to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal cost to ensure 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 for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The primary aspects 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 respectable company will offer at least ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how properly the slab is preserved and how often you participate in expert cleaning.