What stage do you carry out the Polishing Procedure?

We usually would carry out a preliminary grind (Stage 1) approximately 5 – 10 days after the slab has been poured and grind to the required exposure.

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.

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.

Why are polished concrete floors popular today?

Polished Concrete floors have become very popular because they are a durable, scratch resistant, low maintenance and easy to clean.

When do you add the colour?

Colours are added by the concrete supplier and are in the mix before the concrete sets.

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.

Can concrete hearths or steps be polished?

Hearths and steps can be polished. Steps will need to be stripped, hand trowelled and filled on the day of pour.

At what stage should we polish?