Quick FAQs
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Is polished concrete expensive?
The pricing of a polished concrete finish is comparable to the pricing for a tiled floor. -
Where can I see polished concrete?
CCC Polished Concrete’s Showroom features over 50 surfaces across 500sqm or just look around you on your travels to houses, cafes, offices, supermarkets, shopping centres etc. See our floor showroom video here. -
Why are polished concrete floors popular today?
Polished Concrete floors have become very popular because they are a durable, scratch resistant, low maintenance and easy to clean.
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Can I use a steam mop on my polished concrete floor?
No. A steam mop should never be used on a Polished Concrete floor.
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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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What is the difference between grind and seal and machine polished concrete?
The grind and seal process is very similar to how wooden floor boards are finished. i.e. grind/sand to a smooth finish and then paint with a sealer. Where a timber floor is sanded and then sealed, a concrete floor is ground smooth with specialist grinding machinery.
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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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