Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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When do you put the stones in?
All concrete has aggregate in it.
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What are the different sealers that can be used on a grind and seal job?
The list of available concrete sealers is almost endless. The most common sealers are Acrylic, Epoxy, Polyurethane, Penetrating and GTA Enhanced.
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Can red wine stain a Polished Concrete floor?
Just like any other floor type, red wine will leave a stain if not attended to straight away.
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Do I need to advise the concreter and or supplier that the concrete will be polished?
Yes, this will avoid the concrete supplier from sending truck deliveries from different depots and using different batches of concrete. The concreter can then also take special care to avoid screed marks and aggregate inconsistency.
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Are concrete floors cold? Do we need to heat them?
Depending on where you live in the country, particularly in southern states heating would probably be preferred and radiates a lovely warmth. In warmer states and in summer down in the southern states nothing is cooler.
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What happens if someone spills petrol or turps on a Grind and Seal or a Hyperfloor?
Wipe as soon as possible with a damp cloth.
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Do you have any tips about seeding a slab with pieces of glass and/or bottles?
Smooth objects and/or objects that sit on the top of a slab might become dislodged from a polished floor leaving a hole.
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Why do I need a sealer?
Concrete is porous so unless a sealer, be it acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy or GTA hardener is used then the natural porosity will be susceptible to staining and scratching.
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Case Studies
Boronia - Polished Concrete Hearth
Full Exposure - CCC Polished Concrete
