What happens if someone spills wine on my floor?

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.

How do I care for Polished Concrete once I'm living on it?

What exactly is a warehouse finish and can it be used in a home?

The warehouse finish is typically used for any pre-existing or "old" slab.

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.

Can I have burnished concrete flooring in a family home?

The quality of a burnished floor comes down to the quality of the concrete contractor. The contractor will typically run a powered trowel or "helicopter" over the wet concrete slab and with experience and care can achieve quite a smooth finish. It is not easy and any imperfection, gouge or non-level area or dip will be very visible in the final concrete floor.

We have a 13 year old polished concrete floor. In our high traffic areas, mainly the kitchen, the floor has lost its beauty & is looking dull. Is it possible to re polish a concrete floor?

The approach on rejuvenating your floor initally depends if the original floor was machine polished or if it was a grind and seal job.

Can I use a steam mop on my polished concrete floor?

No. A steam mop should never be used on a Polished Concrete floor.