Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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What stage do you carry out the Polishing Procedure?
We usually would carry out a preliminary grind (Stage 1) approximately 5 – 10 days after the slab has been poured and grind to the required exposure.
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Can I have the timber and carpet floors level with the concrete?
Yes, most definitely. Levels are another important reason for you to communicate with your Builder and Concreter.
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What about colour in our slab floor? What colours can our concrete be and when is the colour added?
Color can be added to your mix at the time of pouring, this needs to be discussed with your concrete supplier. Ask your supplier for there color range and we recommend that you double the strength to allow for some fading. -
Will polished concrete effect my in slab heating.
No, polished concrete is the ultimate finish for in slab heating.
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Can the new polished floor get damaged after its polished during the rest of the build?
On completion of machine polishing the floors we recommend to cover with Ramboard™ Floor Protection until the end of the build.
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Can concrete flooring be put over ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathrooms and how do you clean it?
If you have an existing concrete slab you can certainly remove the existing floor tiles and then Mechanically Polish the concrete slab.
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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. -
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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Case Studies
Key Grinding
Key Grinding - Painting Concrete Surfaces
