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, minimal stone exposure or maximum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of finish. This will eliminate 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 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 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 apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to improve durability. We can enhance the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from building up over time.

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

Lastly, you’ll need to choose your gloss finish. 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 used in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking amazing for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you won’t have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without needing to do a great deal 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 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 popular option since you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite glossy 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 energy to illuminate your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive homes, 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 easy schedule of mechanical and chemical maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will guarantee that your concrete floors remains 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. Remember, 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 need to clean it more frequently. Ensure to:

Instantly tidy 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 fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help keep 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 entirety 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 big reason that people select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Merrimac have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take some 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 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 use. 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 very slippery. If you’re searching for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete rather. 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 usually crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will over time) these cracks might reappear again. Do not worry to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small fee to ensure your cracks are taken care of throughout the life-span of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the right procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to learn more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary factors 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 trustworthy service provider will offer at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how correctly the slab is maintained and how typically you take part in expert cleaning.