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 maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your preference of surface. This will get rid of 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 stage, you have the option 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 much as 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from developing in time.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to pick your gloss finish. There are 3 options offered. Each has its own set of advantages, 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 floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking great for many years. Also, 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 outstanding alternative 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 trendy choice since 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 showing up, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not have to spend as much on electrical energy to light up your shop or home!

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

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A basic schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will make sure 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 how much heavy foot traffic is on your concrete floors in any given week. If your concrete sees a great deal 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 fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of common detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help retain the fantastic 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 products 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason that consumers select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Corella have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! 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 might be too glossy in direct sunlight, however a matte surface on your existing concrete may be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. It all depends on the kind of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect 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 trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete rather. 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 dangerous when wet.

Concrete will typically crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will in time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t worry to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a small 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 professional to get more information 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 elements 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 company will provide at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how properly the slab is kept and how frequently you participate in professional cleaning.