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 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 choice of surface. This will get rid of 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 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 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 use concrete floor densifiers during the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also prevents contaminants from building up in time.

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

Finally, you’ll need to choose your gloss surface. There are three options offered. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s have a look at each 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 alternative that will remain looking amazing for many years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you won’t have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an exceptional choice 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 trendy choice since you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however it’s very 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 invest as much on electrical power to light up your store or home!

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

Among the best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A easy schedule of mechanical and chemical routine 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 easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Bear in mind, 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 every day, you should clean it regularly. Make sure to:

Promptly 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, make sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Generally, plain old water will do a amazing 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 routine 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, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a inconvenience at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason that people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Glengarrie have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface may be too shiny in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. It all depends on 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 as soon as you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become quite slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we advise to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less unsafe 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 most likely will in time) these cracks might reappear once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we offer a crack maintenance and repair service for a small cost to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to get more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type 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 instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Generally speaking, any reputable company will supply at least ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is preserved and how frequently you participate in expert cleaning.