Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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Can a steam mop be used on Polished Concrete?
No, a steam mop should never be used on Polished Concrete.
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Can you do a polish on a 12 year old concrete slab?
Yes, we can polish existing slabs. Please refer to our Warehouse Exposure section on the website or visit our showroom where we can show you an example of an existing slab that has been polished.
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What is the grinding process?
Grinding or honing is the process that removes the surface layer of concrete leaving the aggregate exposed to a smooth, matt, low maintenance finish.Grinding marks will often be visible resulting in the need for the use of progressively finer grinding pads. Depending on the aggregate and level of grinding the concrete, a polished finish or high lustre is able to be achieved by this process.Grinding or honing is the process that removes the surface layer of concrete leaving the aggregate exposed to a smooth, matt, low maintenance finish.
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Can a concrete floor be damaged and subsequently repaired?
A concrete floor though very hard and durable is not completely invincible. A floor can be damaged, for example, should someone hit the floor with a chisel. Sometimes, particularly if a slab was poured incorrectly with too wet a mix, a piece of aggregate (small stone) may become dislodged from the finished surface after a certain amount of time.
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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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How do I care for and maintain a polished concrete floor once I am living on it?
Your floor should be maintained on a regular basis by vacuuming and cleaning in the following manner.
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Does polished concrete save on lighting costs?
Mitre 10 estimates that their highly polished floors save 80% of their lighting bill because of their light reflection.
Case Studies
Key Grinding
Key Grinding - Painting Concrete Surfaces
