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, minimal stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of finish. This will remove all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks present, however, with our one-of-a-kind 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 use concrete floor densifiers during the polishing process to enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It also helps prevent contaminants from developing gradually.

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

Finally, you’ll require to pick your gloss finish. There are three options offered. Each has its own set of benefits, 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 houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will stay looking great for many 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 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 ideal 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 popular option because you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s quite shiny 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 electrical power to illuminate your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice 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 easy schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors remains 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, 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 often. Be sure to:

Immediately clean 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 whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking wonderful.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the brilliant 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 products 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 whole 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 why consumers choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Fitzgibbon have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take some time to thoroughly choose 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, however a matte surface on your existing concrete may be preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. Everything depends on 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 as soon as you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become quite slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to use 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 phase, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will over time) these cracks may reappear again. Do not panic to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a minimal fee to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The main 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. Typically speaking, any trustworthy service provider will offer at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how effectively the slab is kept and how typically you participate in professional cleaning.