Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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What do you recommend to clean the floor with?
We use and recommend "Tough Green" Cleaner which is a neutral ph product. Available from Grinding Tools Australia
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How long does it take to polish a concrete slab?
This depends on a number of factors, firstly how big the job is, how accessible the site is, and what finish you have selected. i.e. CCC Polished Concrete or Grind and Seal. -
Can wet areas be polished?
Wet areas can be polished however we highly recommend that showers be either tiled or use traditional shower bases.
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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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What about aggregates in concrete mix? What is generally available and what is recommended?
This is an endless choice that is only limited by your imagination. There are numerous mixes available though your concrete supplier but it must be though out well before the pour takes place. -
Can we put lights in our concrete?
Yes! CCC Polished Concrete can also advise your electrician regarding installation to ensure a trouble free polishing process! -
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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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.
Case Studies
The Quays - Docklands
CCC Polished Concrete - Full exposure
