Quick FAQs
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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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How do I care for and maintain a polished concrete floor once I am living on it?
Your floor should be maintained on a regular basis by vacuuming and cleaning in the following manner.
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I have a polished concrete floor about 9 years old but it is starting to look dull and tired. Can the surface be re-polished or buffed to give it more life?
Polished Concrete floors should require very little maintenance if done correctly. Please see our maintenance sheet for Polished Concrete floors.
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What do you recommend to clean the floor with?
We use and recommend "Tough Green" Cleaner which is a neutral ph product. Available from Grinding Tools Australia
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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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Is polished concrete expensive?
The pricing of a polished concrete finish is comparable to the pricing for a tiled floor. -
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. -
Are gloss floors easier to clean than matt floors?
Yes, the glossier the floor the easier it is to clean. Matt floors can look a little motley even after they have been cleaned.