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.

What is the most popular finish?

Machine Polished, Full Exposure, Gloss.

Can grout lines be removed from concrete floors when polishing an old slab

It depends on how deep the grout lines are. We usually grind 3 – 5mm off the surface but can grind up to 10mm off so if they are deeper than that then they may still be visible in the finish.

Can I have my timber and carpet floors level with the concrete?

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

Wipe as soon as possible with a damp cloth.

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.

What areas on a residential property are best for polished floors and for what style of house?

All areas of a house can be polished. The polishing process can be applied to any house, new or old, that was built on a concrete slab.

Our potential builder has said they don't offer polished concrete flooring and if we want it - we'd have to organise after handover - is that a possible option?

Yes it is! As long as your new house is built on a concrete slab it can be polished.