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. Various aggregate exposure can be selected 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 choice of finish. This will eliminate all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 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 enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up in time.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based upon your preference of gloss, we will progressively increase the polishing pads accordingly. To achieve a super high gloss, we would finish 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 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 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 need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding 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 pretty 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 choice due to the fact that 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 showing up, 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 light up your shop or home!

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 expensive houses, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A easy schedule of mechanical and chemical 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 first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to carry out easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Remember, everything comes down to just 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 regularly. Ensure to:

Instantly clean up any spills or dropped materials. This will help prevent etching and chemical stains on your floor!
Dry mop or auto scrub every day. For higher traffic areas, be sure 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 cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Generally, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help maintain the brilliant shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out 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 hassle 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 very best polished concrete Bryden have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is perfect for outside settings. Take time to thoroughly pick 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, nevertheless a matte finish on your existing concrete may be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. All of it 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 when you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being quite slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will over time) these cracks might reappear again. Do not worry to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small fee to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the best procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to get more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main 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. Typically speaking, any trusted service provider will provide a minimum of 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how correctly the slab is preserved and how often you engage in professional cleaning.