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. Various aggregate exposure can be chosen 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 upon your preference of surface. This will get rid of 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 stage, you have the alternative 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 use concrete floor densifiers during the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It also prevents contaminants from developing with time.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to select your gloss finish. There are 3 options readily available. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s have a look at each 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 option that will stay looking amazing for many 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 needing to do a great deal of maintenance.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect option 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 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 appearing, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not need to spend as much on electrical energy to light up your shop or house!

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

One of the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A simple schedule of mechanical and chemical routine 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 need to carry out easy maintenance a few times a week. Keep 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 each day, you need to clean it more frequently. Be sure to:

Promptly 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 entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help maintain 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 why consumers choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Bridgeman Downs have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal 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 finish on your existing concrete may be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends upon the kind 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 quite slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will end up being much less unsafe 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 again. Do not worry to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal charge 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 techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span 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. Generally speaking, any trustworthy provider will offer at least ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how properly the slab is maintained and how frequently you participate in professional cleaning.