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 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. -
Where can I see polished concrete?
CCC Polished Concrete’s Showroom features over 50 surfaces across 500sqm or just look around you on your travels to houses, cafes, offices, supermarkets, shopping centres etc. See our floor showroom video here. -
What is the standard process for residential customers choosing polished concrete floors?
For new houses the type of aggregate and concrete colour should be decided before the slab is poured.
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We are opening a cafe. The building we have purchased has lino glued to the floor. We are thinking of removing the lino and going for a polished concrete sort of industrial look. What would you suggest and how long after you have finished can we start?
Depending on the condition of the slab underneath, the size of the restaurant and the desired finish, this can all happen pretty quickly.
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Can red wine stain a Polished Concrete floor?
Just like any other floor type, red wine will leave a stain if not attended to straight away.
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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. -
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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