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 maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your choice of finish. This will remove 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 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 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 improve durability. We can enhance the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It also prevents contaminants from building up gradually.

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

Last but not least, you’ll need to choose your gloss finish. There are 3 alternatives readily available. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s have a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural appearance that’s utilized in commercial floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will remain looking amazing for years. Also, 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 quite and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect alternative 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 trendy option because you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s very shiny and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time showing up, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t need to spend as much on electrical power to light up your store or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that really desire the wow factor for their floors It provides truly sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive homes, display rooms, 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 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 need to carry out simple maintenance a couple of times a week. Remember, it all 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 more frequently. Make sure to:

Quickly clean 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, ensure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking incredible.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of common detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help retain 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a problem at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why people select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Curra have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take some time to carefully choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too glossy in direct sunlight, however 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 perfect for indoor use. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes when 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 instead. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually 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. Do not worry to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal fee to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist for 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 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. Generally speaking, any trusted provider will supply a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is preserved and how often you participate in expert cleaning.