How long does it take to polish a concrete slab?

Can wet areas be polished?

Wet areas can be polished however we highly recommend that showers be either tiled or use traditional shower bases.

What is the difference between grind and seal and machine polished concrete?

The grind and seal process is very similar to how wooden floor boards are finished. i.e. grind/sand to a smooth finish and then paint with a sealer. Where a timber floor is sanded and then sealed, a concrete floor is ground smooth with specialist grinding machinery.

Can concrete flooring be put over ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathrooms and how do you clean it?

If you have an existing concrete slab you can certainly remove the existing floor tiles and then Mechanically Polish the concrete slab.

How do I care for and maintain a polished concrete floor once I am living on it?

Your floor should be maintained on a regular basis by vacuuming and cleaning in the following manner.

What exactly is a warehouse finish and can it be used in a home?

The warehouse finish is typically used for any pre-existing or "old" slab.

What is the best way to finish off a burnished floor?

Burnished concrete flooring can either be machine polished or coated with a penetrating sealer. Most people we work with usually opt for a machine polished finish.

Our potential builder has said they don't offer polished concrete flooring and if we want it - we'd have to organise after handover - is that a possible option?

Yes it is! As long as your new house is built on a concrete slab it can be polished.