Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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What is the difference between CCC Polished Concrete and Grind and Seal?
CCC Polished Concrete is a top of the range method for finishing concrete floors.
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Are gloss floors easier to clean than matt floors?
Yes, the glossier the floor the easier it is to clean. Matt floors can look a little motley even after they have been cleaned.
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What about aggregates in concrete mix? What is generally available and what is recommended?
This is an endless choice that is only limited by your imagination. There are numerous mixes available though your concrete supplier but it must be though out well before the pour takes place. -
What about colour in our slab floor? What colours can our concrete be and when is the colour added?
Color can be added to your mix at the time of pouring, this needs to be discussed with your concrete supplier. Ask your supplier for there color range and we recommend that you double the strength to allow for some fading. -
Can you polish existing slabs?
Yes, we can Machine Polish or seal existing slabs.
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What is the difference between a sealed floor and a polished floor?
A sealed floor (also known as a Grind and Seal) is machine grinding to the desired exposure followed by a Surface or Topical Sealer just like a timber floor.
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We are opening a cafe. The building we have purchased has lino glued to the floor. We are thinking of removing the lino and going for a polished concrete sort of industrial look. What would you suggest and how long after you have finished can we start?
Depending on the condition of the slab underneath, the size of the restaurant and the desired finish, this can all happen pretty quickly.
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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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