What does exposure mean?

Exposure is the amount of aggregate (rock, quartz, pebble etc) that is able to be seen as a result of the grinding process.

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Should I add retarding agents to the concrete mix?

Do NOT add any retarding agents to a concrete mix that is going to be ground and sealed or polished. Retarding agents WILL affect the seal and may react badly with the polishing process. Simply apply a light sprinkle of water to the slab as required.

Is there much dust when you polish a slab? Do the neighbours need to be warned?

Our machine has a Dustless Vacuum System. Dust is kept to a bare minimum.

Do I have to paint a sealer on our polished floor every few years?

CCC Polished Concrete is one of the most durable and low maintenance floor finishes one could choose. Other than mopping the floor little maintenance is required. In very high traffic areas the floor may require a light burnish every few years. This is a process which just freshens up the finish.

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Can i have my polished floor repaired i’ve just had it done and it was a bad job?

Yes – unfortunately we spend a lot of time repairing bad workmanship performed by less experienced operators!

What do you recommend not to use for cleaning a concrete floor?

Do not use any Bleach Based or Citrus Based Cleaners on a concrete floor.

We have a garage with a maroon type colour concrete floor. It has a few paint stains etc on it. I was thinking of giving it a good sanding, with some type of machine no doubt & then painting some kind of clear sealer on it. Can any concrete floor be sande

Yes, any concrete floor can be ground and sealed or mechanically polished.

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Can you do a polish on a 12 year old concrete slab?

Yes, we can polish existing slabs.  Please refer to our Warehouse Exposure section on the website or visit our showroom where we can show you an example of an existing slab that has been polished.