Quick FAQs
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When is the best time to polish a new concrete slab?
The best time for us is usually about 1 week after the pour, I will inspect the floor and advise the best result for you. -
What does exposure mean?
Exposure is the amount of aggregate (rock, quartz, pebble etc) that is able to be seen as a result of the grinding process.
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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.
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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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Is it possible to have a polished concrete floor in a domestic house which will not crack and make the polishing ugly? Can concrete be reinforced to avoid cracking?
A structural slab and topping slab or screed should be reinforced but even with these measures there is no guarantee that the concrete will not crack. If your foundations move the slab will move which may cause cracking.
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My friend told me that concrete floors crack?
All concrete floors can crack, however expansion joints in the correct areas will minimise cracking and repair is simple. -
Will polished concrete effect my in slab heating.
No, polished concrete is the ultimate finish for in slab heating.
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Can you polish the structural slab?
Yes! If not poured yet then we recommend it should be 32mpa.

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