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.

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How long does the process take? Polish concrete for an existing concrete bathroom floor 5.73m2

Thanks for your question. There are quite a few variables here and without more detailed information we can only provide you with a fairly general answer.

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Does polished concrete save on lighting costs?

Mitre 10 estimates that their highly polished floors save 80% of their lighting bill because of their light reflection.

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.

Can we try and make a colourful patterns or artworks in our floor using glass or coloured stone?

Yes you can but this can be tricky as it is necessary that the beads etc are at the right depth in the concrete to allow correct exposure on grinding. Together with your imagination and our technical advice we can aim to achieve the best finish possible.

What type of things can we throw on the top of our slab to make it more interesting?

Coloured pebbles, different sizes and types of aggregate, glass beads, steel, brass again this is largely limited by your imagination.

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Should I add retarding agents to the concrete mix?

Do NOT add any retarding agents to a concrete mix that is going to be ground and sealed or polished. Retarding agents WILL affect the seal and may react badly with the polishing process. Simply apply a light sprinkle of water to the slab as required.

How long does it take to polish a concrete slab?

This depends on a number of factors, firstly how big the job is, how accessible the site is, and what finish you have selected. i.e. CCC Polished  Concrete or Grind and Seal.