How should customers think about the costs involved with choosing to polish concrete?

Home owners should consider the long term benefits of Polished Concrete when considering the total cost of their floor finishes.

What happens if someone spills petrol or turps on a polished concrete floor?

Wipe as soon as possible with a damp cloth.

We have a tiled floor but they are old and don't look very good. We are thinking of going polished concrete but how do we get all the glue off and do we have to pour new concrete on top of the mess that will be underneath the tiles?

Usually this is not required, once the tiles have been removed the remaining glue and mess can be ground to a brand new surface. However there can be exceptions.

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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.

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.

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.

Is it possible to stain and polish concrete? (dark grey)

Yes. It is possible but the process can be expensive as far as the cost of the stain is concerned and the area of the slab.