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. Different aggregate exposure can be picked to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based on your choice of surface. This will remove 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 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 enhance the density of the surface as high as 10-fold! It also helps prevent contaminants from building up with 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 super high gloss, we would complete the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Lastly, you’ll require to select your gloss finish. There are 3 options offered. 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 look that’s utilized in commercial floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will stay looking great 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 exceptional option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a great deal of upkeep.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s pretty and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect 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 trendy option due to the fact that you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s very 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 will not have to spend as much on electrical energy to illuminate your store or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that really desire the wow factor for their floors It provides truly spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This alternative is popular in expensive homes, showrooms, and ritzy office spaces.

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

As a rule of thumb, you need to carry out simple 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 should clean it regularly. Ensure to:

Immediately 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, make sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking wonderful.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner supplied by My Floor. A great deal of typical cleaning agents found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a amazing job. Non-reactive cleaning agents are also sufficient 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 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, caring for your polished concrete floor isn’t a problem at all. After all, its low maintenance is a big reason why people select polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the very best polished concrete Woolshed have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is ideal for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be unaffected by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface might be too shiny in direct sunlight, nevertheless a matte finish on your existing concrete might be better

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 perfect for indoor usage. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become very slippery. If you’re looking 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 recommend to use an non slip sealer Once the surface has actually been sealed, it will become much less unsafe 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 might reappear once again. Don’t panic to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a minimal charge to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the lifespan 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 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 instance), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any trustworthy company will supply a minimum of ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. However, this depends greatly on how appropriately the slab is preserved and how often you engage in expert cleaning.