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 picked to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your choice 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 phase, 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 listed 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 helps prevent contaminants from developing gradually.

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

Lastly, you’ll need to select your gloss finish. There are three alternatives offered. Each has its own set of benefits, so let’s take a look at every one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural appearance that’s used in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will stay looking amazing for years. Also, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you will not need 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 maintenance.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal option 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, however it’s quite shiny and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time appearing, and you’ll get a ton of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t need to invest as much on electrical power to light up your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that truly 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, showrooms, and ritzy offices.

One of the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A basic 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 beautiful condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to carry out easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Bear 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 great deal of heavy traffic each day, you should clean it regularly. Ensure to:

Promptly 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 frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking wonderful.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A lot of common cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help maintain the lustrous shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out 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 whole 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 huge reason people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Lutwyche have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

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

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 once 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 advise grind and seal or honed concrete rather. 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 unsafe when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will gradually) these cracks might reappear again. Don’t worry to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small charge to guarantee your cracks are taken care of throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate procedures. Call the polished concrete repair professional to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life span can range from ten years to longer than 30! The main factors 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. Typically speaking, any credible company will provide a minimum of 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how appropriately the slab is preserved and how frequently you take part in expert cleaning.