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. 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 upon your choice of finish. This will eliminate 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 phase, 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 listed in the steps listed 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 enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also prevents contaminants from developing with 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 accordingly. To achieve a incredibly high gloss, we would complete the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Lastly, you’ll need to pick your gloss surface. There are 3 choices available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look at each one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural appearance that’s used in commercial floors and homes. 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 will not have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an excellent 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 perfect 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, however it’s quite 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 need to invest as much on electricity to light up your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that truly desire the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive houses, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

One of the 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 stays in the pristine condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out simple maintenance a few 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 lot of heavy traffic each day, you need to clean it regularly. Be sure to:

Instantly 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 frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of common 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 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 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 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 consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Chermside have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take time to carefully pick the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too glossy in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte finish on your existing concrete may be better

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 perfect 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 trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise 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 actually been sealed, it will become much less unsafe 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 with time) these cracks might reappear once again. Do not panic to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal charge to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the best techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to find out more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The primary aspects 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 credible service provider will supply at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is maintained and how typically you take part in professional cleaning.