We are opening a cafe. The building we have purchased has lino glued to the floor. We are thinking of removing the lino and going for a polished concrete sort of industrial look. What would you suggest and how long after you have finished can we start?

Depending on the condition of the slab underneath, the size of the restaurant and the desired finish, this can all happen pretty quickly.

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Can the new polished floor get damaged after its polished during the rest of the build?

On completion of machine polishing the floors we recommend to cover with Ramboard™ Floor Protection until the end of the build.

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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.

Can we try and make a colourful patterns or artworks in our floor using glass or coloured stone?

Yes you can but this can be tricky as it is necessary that the beads etc are at the right depth in the concrete to allow correct exposure on grinding. Together with your imagination and our technical advice we can aim to achieve the best finish possible.

My friend told me that concrete floors crack?

All concrete floors can crack, however expansion joints in the correct areas will minimise cracking and repair is simple.

What is the procedure for Polished Concrete?

View our Polished Concrete procedure sheets.

Is there much dust when you polish a slab? Do the neighbours need to be warned?

Our machine has a Dustless Vacuum System. Dust is kept to a bare minimum.

How do I care for Polished Concrete once I'm living on it?

Refer to CCC Polished Concrete maintenance page.