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 preference of surface. This will eliminate all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have cracks 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 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 enhance durability. We can improve the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also helps prevent contaminants from building up gradually.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based on your choice 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 require to select your gloss finish. There are three options offered. Each has its own set of advantages, 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 alternative 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 need 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 quite and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect alternative 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 since you get the very 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 lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t need to spend as much on electrical energy to light up your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that really want the wow factor for their floors It provides really spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This choice 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 basic 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 initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out 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 great deal of heavy traffic each day, you need to clean it more often. 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, make sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A lot of common cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Most of the time, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the brilliant 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 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 hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason people pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Toombul have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is ideal for outside settings. Take some time to thoroughly select 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 surface on your existing concrete might be preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. All of it depends upon the kind of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are ideal for indoor usage. 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 suggest grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Just like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we suggest to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will end up being much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will typically crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will over time) these cracks might reappear once again. Do not worry to much about this, we provide a crack repair service for a small cost to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the appropriate procedures. Call the polished concrete repair specialist to find out 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 10 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. Generally speaking, any credible provider will provide a minimum of ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how properly the slab is kept and how often you participate in professional cleaning.