Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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When do you add the colour?
Colours are added by the concrete supplier and are in the mix before the concrete sets.
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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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What type of things can we throw on the top of our slab to make it more interesting?
Coloured pebbles, different sizes and types of aggregate, glass beads, steel, brass again this is largely limited by your imagination.
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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. -
What is the best way to finish off a burnished floor?
Burnished concrete flooring can either be machine polished or coated with a penetrating sealer. Most people we work with usually opt for a machine polished finish.
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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. -
What other factors/variables to do with the cement layer and concreter are important for ensuring the polished concrete job is finished perfectly?
New home builders should consult with their concrete polisher to ensure that their slab is poured with concrete polishing in mind.
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Case Studies
Bridport St, South Melbourne
WAREHOUSE - RANDOM EXPOSURE - CCC POLISHED CONCRETE
