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 chosen 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 on your preference of finish. This will remove 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 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 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 enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up 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 appropriately. To achieve a super high gloss, we would complete the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Lastly, you’ll require to select your gloss finish. There are three options offered. 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 look that’s utilized in commercial floors and homes. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking great for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you won’t 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 lot of upkeep.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal 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 option because you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s very glossy and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time appearing, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not need to invest as much on electrical power to illuminate your store or house!

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

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A simple schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors stays in the beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should perform simple maintenance a couple of times a week. Remember, it all 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. Ensure 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 fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help retain the lustrous shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out 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 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 huge reason that people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Ashgrove have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take some time to carefully select the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too shiny in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete may be more suitable

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 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 suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will over time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small cost to ensure your cracks are taken care of throughout the lifespan 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 on the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 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 trustworthy service provider will supply a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is preserved and how typically you participate in expert cleaning.