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 picked 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 preference of finish. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks 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 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 apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to improve durability. We can enhance the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from developing gradually.

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

Finally, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are three options 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 choice 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 excellent choice for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having 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 ideal choice 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 choice due to the fact that you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite 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 invest as much on electrical power to illuminate your shop or house!

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

Among the 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 make sure that your concrete floors stays in the beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to carry out easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Remember, it all 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 often. 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 fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help maintain the fantastic 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 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason that consumers choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Dobies Bight have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take 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 shiny in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete may be preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends upon the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal for indoor usage. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes once 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 suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will end up being much less unsafe when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will with time) these cracks might reappear again. Don’t panic to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small fee to guarantee 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 best 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 span can range from ten years to longer than 30! The main 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 respectable provider will supply at least ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how appropriately the slab is maintained and how often you take part in professional cleaning.