Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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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 CCC Polished Concrete and Grind and Seal?
CCC Polished Concrete is a top of the range method for finishing concrete floors.
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Can grout lines be removed from concrete floors when polishing an old slab
It depends on how deep the grout lines are. We usually grind 3 – 5mm off the surface but can grind up to 10mm off so if they are deeper than that then they may still be visible in the finish.
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What tips would you give in order to ensure the job is done smoothly and correctly?
Regular contact should be made between the builder or owner/builder and the concrete polisher to ensure polishing can commence and be completed at the right stages of the project.
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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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Is it possible to have a polished concrete floor in a domestic house which will not crack and make the polishing ugly? Can concrete be reinforced to avoid cracking?
A structural slab and topping slab or screed should be reinforced but even with these measures there is no guarantee that the concrete will not crack. If your foundations move the slab will move which may cause cracking.
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When do you add the colour?
Colours are added by the concrete supplier and are in the mix before the concrete sets.
Case Studies
Boronia - Polished Concrete Hearth
Full Exposure - CCC Polished Concrete
