Do it once, do it right!Quick FAQs
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At what stage should we polish?
About a week to 10 days after the slab is poured. -
Do I need to advise the concreter and or supplier that the concrete will be polished?
Yes, this will avoid the concrete supplier from sending truck deliveries from different depots and using different batches of concrete. The concreter can then also take special care to avoid screed marks and aggregate inconsistency.
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What is the difference between CCC Polished Concrete and Grind and Seal?
CCC Polished Concrete is a top of the range method for finishing concrete floors.
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What about aggregates in concrete mix? What is generally available and what is recommended?
This is an endless choice that is only limited by your imagination. There are numerous mixes available though your concrete supplier but it must be though out well before the pour takes place. -
Can wet areas be polished?
Wet areas can be polished however we highly recommend that showers be either tiled or use traditional shower bases.
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What does exposure mean?
Exposure is the amount of aggregate (rock, quartz, pebble etc) that is able to be seen as a result of the grinding process.
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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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Can we put lights in our concrete?
Yes! CCC Polished Concrete can also advise your electrician regarding installation to ensure a trouble free polishing process!
Case Studies
Helicopter and Screed Marks
Helicopter and Screed Marks - Nil or Light Exposure
