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. 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 upon your choice of surface. This will remove all scratches and flaws from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 phase, you have the alternative 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 throughout the polishing process to enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It additionally prevents contaminants from building up over time.

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

Last but not least, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are three choices available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s have a look at every 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 alternative that will remain looking amazing for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you will not have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an exceptional 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 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 due to the fact that you get the very 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 ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t need to spend as much on electrical power to light up your store or house!

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

One of the best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A simple schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will guarantee that your concrete floors stays in the beautiful condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should perform 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 each day, you need to clean it more frequently. Make sure 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, make sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking incredible.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Most of the time, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help maintain the brilliant shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can perform 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 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 people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Greenridge have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take time to thoroughly select the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface might be too glossy in direct sunlight, however a matte finish on your existing concrete might be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. It all depends upon the kind of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect 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 end up being quite slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we advise grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Similar to with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing stage, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will over time) these cracks may reappear again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a small fee to guarantee your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair professional to get more information 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 instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any credible provider will offer at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how correctly the slab is preserved and how frequently you engage in expert cleaning.