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 selected 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 preference of surface. This will get rid of all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 option 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 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 throughout 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 upon your preference of gloss, we will progressively increase the polishing pads accordingly. To achieve a incredibly high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Lastly, you’ll need to choose your gloss surface. There are 3 choices available. 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 look that’s utilized in commercial floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will stay looking amazing for years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte finish. That means that you will not need to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an excellent choice 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 perfect option 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 due to the fact that you get the 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 lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t have to spend as much on electricity to illuminate your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides truly stunning reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice is popular in high priced houses, 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 simple 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 pristine 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. Keep in mind, everything 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 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, ensure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A lot of typical detergent found in stores are too severe for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help maintain the brilliant 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 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 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 huge reason why consumers select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Rochedale have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is best for outside settings. Take some time to thoroughly 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, however a matte finish on your existing concrete may be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. All of it depends on the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect 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 become quite slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we suggest grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will usually crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it probably will with time) these cracks might reappear once again. Do not worry to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a small fee 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 right procedures. Call the polished concrete repair professional for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary 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 reputable provider will supply at least ten years guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends heavily on how effectively the slab is kept and how often you engage in professional cleaning.