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 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 enhance 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 upon your preference of gloss, we will gradually increase the polishing pads accordingly. 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 options offered. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look at each one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s utilized in commercial floorings and houses. 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 outstanding option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a lot of maintenance.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal choice for warehouses, 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 since 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 showing up, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you will not need to spend as much on electricity to light up your shop or home!

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 option is popular in expensive houses, display rooms, and ritzy offices.

Among 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 need to 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 lot of heavy traffic each day, you should clean it more frequently. Be sure to:

Quickly 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, make sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking impressive.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A lot of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Generally, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help retain the brilliant 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 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 consumers choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Gowrie Mountain have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

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

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. Everything 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 once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being quite slippery. If you’re looking for 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 suggest 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 always crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will gradually) these cracks may 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 right procedures. 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 span can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The main aspects 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 reliable company will offer a minimum of ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how effectively the slab is maintained and how frequently you take part in professional cleaning.