Can I have burnished concrete flooring in a family home?

The quality of a burnished floor comes down to the quality of the concrete contractor. The contractor will typically run a powered trowel or "helicopter" over the wet concrete slab and with experience and care can achieve quite a smooth finish. It is not easy and any imperfection, gouge or non-level area or dip will be very visible in the final concrete floor.

Is all standard concrete the same?

No, the aggregate varies depending on whether it is, for example, white pebble or granite based. There are also different qualities. A visit to our showroom will show you the differences.

When do you add the colour?

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

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.

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.

Is polished concrete expensive?

When is it the best time to speak to my polisher?

What areas on a residential property are best for polished floors and for what style of house?

All areas of a house can be polished. The polishing process can be applied to any house, new or old, that was built on a concrete slab.