Quick FAQs
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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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Can cracks be filled?
Yes, but it is best to leave fine cracks for a couple of years as there may be a chance the cracks will close again with movement.
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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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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.
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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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When do you put the stones in?
All concrete has aggregate in it.
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What is the difference between CCC Polished Concrete and Grind and Seal?
CCC Polished Concrete is our top of the range finish.
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