Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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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.
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What happens if someone spills wine on my floor?
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Can the slab be heated?
Yes, any slab can be heated. With in-slab hydronic heating on a polished concrete you will never live on a better floor.
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What are the most popular finishes chosen from your warehouse?
The most popular finish is generally Full Exposure Gloss Polished Concrete.
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What sorts of questions should people ask before choosing a polished concrete floor?
The home owner should consulate with a professional concrete polisher to decide on how much aggregate/stone should be visible.
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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.
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What about colour in our slab floor? What colours can our concrete be and when is the colour added?
Color can be added to your mix at the time of pouring, this needs to be discussed with your concrete supplier. Ask your supplier for there color range and we recommend that you double the strength to allow for some fading. -
When do you add the colour?
Colours are added by the concrete supplier and are in the mix before the concrete sets.
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