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.

How should customers think about the costs involved with choosing to polish concrete?

Home owners should consider the long term benefits of Polished Concrete when considering the total cost of their floor finishes.

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Can red wine stain a Polished Concrete floor?

Just like any other floor type, red wine will leave a stain if not attended to straight away.

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At what stage should we polish?

About a week to 10 days after the slab is poured.

What is grouting?

All concrete naturally has holes that can also be heightened in the grinding process. Not all floors require grouting. It is the client’s decision as to which “look” they desire and if a smoother look is required, grouting takes place to even up the floor.

We have a tiled floor but they are old and don't look very good. We are thinking of going polished concrete but how do we get all the glue off and do we have to pour new concrete on top of the mess that will be underneath the tiles?

Usually this is not required, once the tiles have been removed the remaining glue and mess can be ground to a brand new surface. However there can be exceptions.

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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Will polished concrete effect my in slab heating.

No, polished concrete is the ultimate finish for in slab heating.

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