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. Various 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 upon your preference of finish. This will eliminate all scratches and flaws 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 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 as high as 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from building up with time.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based on your choice of gloss, we will steadily increase the polishing pads appropriately. To achieve a very high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Last but not least, you’ll require to choose your gloss finish. There are three options available. Each has its own set of benefits, 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 floors and houses. It’s a low-maintenance option that will remain looking amazing for 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 choice 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 quite and easy to maintain. It’s an perfect 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 due to the fact that you get the very best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s quite 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 need to invest as much on electrical power to light up your store or home!

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

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 initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you should carry out easy maintenance a few 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 lot of heavy traffic every day, you should clean it more often. Be sure to:

Instantly 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 fantastic.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaner offered by My Floor. A great deal of common cleaning agents found in stores are too harsh for polished concrete. Usually, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also sufficient to use.

To help keep the lustrous 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 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 problem 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 best polished concrete Yeronga have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take some time to thoroughly pick 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, nevertheless a matte surface on your existing concrete may be preferable

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when damp. 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 as soon as you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors end up being quite slippery. If you’re trying to find a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete rather. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to apply 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 most likely will with time) these cracks may reappear once again. Don’t worry to much about this, we provide a crack maintenance and repair service for a minimal cost to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the life expectancy of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired easily with the appropriate techniques. Call the polished concrete repair specialist for more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based on the kind of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary elements 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 trusted company will offer at least 10 year warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends heavily on how appropriately the slab is maintained and how often you participate in professional cleaning.