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 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 eliminate all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 during the polishing process to enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also 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 accordingly. To achieve a very high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Lastly, you’ll require to choose your gloss surface. There are 3 choices 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 appearance that’s used in commercial floorings and homes. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will stay looking great for many years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you will not need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an exceptional alternative 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 pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal option for storage facilities, 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 since 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 lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t have to invest as much on electrical energy to illuminate your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that actually desire the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced homes, display rooms, and ritzy offices.

One of the 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 make sure that your concrete floors remains in the beautiful condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out easy maintenance a few times a week. Keep 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 great deal of heavy traffic every day, you need to clean it more frequently. Ensure to:

Instantly tidy 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, ensure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A lot of common cleaning agents found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient to use.

To help keep 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 procedures 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 hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that consumers select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Chandler have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outside settings. Take some 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, nevertheless a matte finish on your existing concrete might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. All of it depends upon the kind of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal for indoor use. 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 suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. 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 become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will over time) these cracks might 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 taken care of throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the right techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to get more information 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 elements 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 provider will provide a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is kept and how frequently you engage in professional cleaning.