Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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How should one evaluate the costs involved when choosing Polished Concrete?
Home owners should consider the long-term benefits of Polished Concrete.
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Will polished concrete effect my in slab heating.
No, polished concrete is the ultimate finish for in slab heating.
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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.
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Do you have any tips about seeding a slab with pieces of glass and/or bottles?
Smooth objects and/or objects that sit on the top of a slab might become dislodged from a polished floor leaving a hole.
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Can I use a steam mop on my polished concrete floor?
No. A steam mop should never be used on a Polished Concrete floor.
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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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What happens if someone spills petrol or turps on a Grind and Seal or a Hyperfloor?
Wipe as soon as possible with a damp cloth.
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Can I have the timber and carpet floors level with the concrete?
Yes, most definitely. Levels are another important reason for you to communicate with your Builder and Concreter.
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Case Studies
Burnished Floors - Giving Polished Concrete a Bad Name?
Are burnished concrete floors giving polished concrete a bad name?
