We kick things off by grinding the existing concrete slab utilizing 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 optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference 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 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 use concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to enhance 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 progressively increase the polishing pads appropriately. To achieve a very high gloss, we would complete the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Last but not least, you’ll need to pick your gloss finish. There are 3 options readily available. Each has its own set of advantages, 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 floorings and homes. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will stay looking great for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you will not have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an excellent option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without needing to do a great deal 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 choice due to the fact that you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s very 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 need to invest as much on electrical power to light up your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that really want the wow factor for their floors It provides really stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in high priced houses, display rooms, and ritzy offices.

One of 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 make sure that your concrete floors stays in the pristine condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Bear in mind, everything comes down to 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 more frequently. 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, make sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole 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 detergent found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the brilliant 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 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Dinmore have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take some time to carefully pick the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected 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 may be preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends on the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal for indoor use. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes as soon as you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become very slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest 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 fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will gradually) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal cost to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to learn more 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 factors are what you strike it with (a ballpoint pen for instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any reputable provider will provide a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how effectively the slab is preserved and how typically you take part in expert cleaning.