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. Various aggregate exposure can be selected 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 on your preference of surface. This will get rid of all scratches and flaws 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 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 enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also helps prevent contaminants from building up gradually.

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

Last but not least, you’ll require to select your gloss surface. There are 3 alternatives readily available. 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 floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will remain looking great 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 having to do a great deal 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 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 choice because you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s very 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 will not need to spend as much on electrical power to illuminate your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced houses, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

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 ensure 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 easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Keep in mind, everything comes down to 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 should clean it more often. Ensure to:

Quickly 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, be sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking amazing.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. More often than not, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the fantastic shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can perform 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 whole 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 huge reason consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Gleneagle have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take 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 glossy in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete may be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. It all depends upon the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal for indoor use. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being very slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less unsafe 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 most likely will gradually) these cracks might reappear once again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a small cost to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional to find out more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from 10 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 company will supply a minimum of ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is kept and how typically you take part in professional cleaning.