Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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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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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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Why are polished concrete floors popular today?
Polished Concrete floors have become very popular because they are a durable, scratch resistant, low maintenance and easy to clean.
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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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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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What is the difference between a sealed floor and a polished floor?
A sealed floor (also known as a Grind and Seal) is machine grinding to the desired exposure followed by a Surface or Topical Sealer just like a timber floor.
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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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Are gloss floors easier to clean than matt floors?
Yes, the glossier the floor the easier it is to clean. Matt floors can look a little motley even after they have been cleaned.
Case Studies
Burnished Floors - Giving Polished Concrete a Bad Name?
Are burnished concrete floors giving polished concrete a bad name?
