Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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Can the slab be heated?
Yes, any slab can be heated. With in-slab hydronic heating on a polished concrete you will never live on a better floor.
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Is all standard concrete the same?
No, the aggregate varies depending on whether it is, for example, white pebble or granite based. There are also different qualities. A visit to our showroom will show you the differences.
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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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Are all polished concrete floors the same?
The end result of a polished concrete floor is determined by the skill and experience of your Concrete Polisher. Here at CCC polished concrete we believe that a minimum of 4 years experience is required. Our team consists of experienced, passionate polishing specialists. -
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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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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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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When do you put the stones in?
All concrete has aggregate in it.
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