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 picked 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 finish. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures 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 alternative 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 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 additionally prevents contaminants from building up in time.

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

Finally, you’ll need to choose your gloss surface. 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 floorings and homes. It’s a low-maintenance choice that will stay looking amazing for many years. Also, 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 excellent alternative 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 pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal 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 option since you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, however 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 have to spend as much on electrical power to illuminate your shop or house!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that really want the wow factor for their floors It provides really spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in high priced houses, showrooms, and ritzy office spaces.

Among the 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 make sure that your concrete floors stays in the beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should perform easy maintenance a couple of times a week. Keep in mind, 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 lot of heavy traffic each day, you need to clean it more often. Be sure 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, be sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent offered by My Floor. A great deal of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Typically, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help retain the lustrous 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 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 whole of the polished concrete surface.

As you can see, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a problem at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason that people choose polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Springwood have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully 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, nevertheless a matte finish on your existing concrete might be better

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 when 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 advise grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will end up being much less unsafe 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 in time) these cracks might reappear once again. Do not worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal cost to guarantee 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 find out more about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the type 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 instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Generally speaking, any trusted company will supply a minimum of 10 year warranty 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.