How does the process differ from having tiled, carpeted, or timber floors?

In a new build polished concrete floors are completed at the plaster stage before any skirts, cabinetry and joinery is installed.

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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.

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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Does polished concrete save on lighting costs?

Mitre 10 estimates that their highly polished floors save 80% of their lighting bill because of their light reflection.

Can you polish existing slabs?

Yes, we can Machine Polish or seal existing slabs.

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.

Can concrete hearths or steps be polished?

Hearths and steps can be polished. Steps will need to be stripped, hand trowelled and filled on the day of pour.

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Can concrete flooring be put over ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathrooms and how do you clean it?

If you have an existing concrete slab you can certainly remove the existing floor tiles and then Mechanically Polish the concrete slab.

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