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 selected to achieve a nil stone exposure, very little stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your preference of surface. This will get rid of all scratches and flaws 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 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 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 apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to improve durability. We can improve the density of the surface up to 10-fold! It also prevents contaminants from building up with time.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based on your preference of gloss, we will progressively increase the polishing pads appropriately. To achieve a extremely 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 3 alternatives available. 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 appearance that’s utilized in commercial floorings and homes. It’s a low-maintenance option 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 outstanding alternative 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 quite and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect choice 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 popular option 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 will not need to spend as much on electricity to light up your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for clients that actually want the wow factor for their floors It provides genuinely sensational reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in expensive houses, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A basic schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will make sure that your concrete floors stays in the pristine condition that it was when you first got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should perform easy maintenance a few 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 lot 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, be sure to spot clean them often. As long as you dry mop the whole concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will remain looking wonderful.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical detergent found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. Most of the time, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the lustrous shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can perform routine 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle 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 very best polished concrete Westlake have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Definitely! Polished concrete is perfect for outdoor settings. Take some time to thoroughly pick 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 surface on your existing concrete might be more suitable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. Everything depends on 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 when you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become quite 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 advise to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can fix existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it most likely will with time) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer 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 techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from ten years to longer than 30! The primary 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 trusted company will supply at least 10 year guarantee on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is maintained and how typically you take part in expert cleaning.