Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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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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What sorts of questions should people ask before choosing a polished concrete floor?
The home owner should consulate with a professional concrete polisher to decide on how much aggregate/stone should be visible.
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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 polish the structural slab?
Yes! If not poured yet then we recommend it should be 32mpa.
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What tips would you give in order to ensure the job is done smoothly and correctly?
Regular contact should be made between the builder or owner/builder and the concrete polisher to ensure polishing can commence and be completed at the right stages of the project.
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What are the different sealers that can be used on a grind and seal job?
The list of available concrete sealers is almost endless. The most common sealers are Acrylic, Epoxy, Polyurethane, Penetrating and GTA Enhanced.
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Why are polished concrete floors popular today?
Polished Concrete floors have become very popular because they are a durable, scratch resistant, low maintenance and easy to clean.
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Is it possible to have a polished concrete floor in a domestic house which will not crack and make the polishing ugly? Can concrete be reinforced to avoid cracking?
A structural slab and topping slab or screed should be reinforced but even with these measures there is no guarantee that the concrete will not crack. If your foundations move the slab will move which may cause cracking.
Case Studies
Boronia - Polished Concrete Hearth
Full Exposure - CCC Polished Concrete
