Quick FAQs
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I have polished floors in my home which is now 9 years old. I would love to buff my floor up to give it back it's shine and get rid of some scratches etc. Do you do ths type of work?
We certainly do perform this type of work however your question raises several important other questions and considerations.
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When do you put the stones in?
All concrete has aggregate in it.
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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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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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Can you polish the structural slab?
Yes! If not poured yet then we recommend it should be 32mpa.
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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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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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Why do I need a sealer?
Concrete is porous so unless a sealer, be it acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy or GTA hardener is used then the natural porosity will be susceptible to staining and scratching.
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