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.

When do you add the colour?

Colours are added by the concrete supplier and are in the mix before the concrete sets.

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.

What do you recommend to clean the floor with?

We use and recommend "Tough Green" Cleaner which is a neutral ph product. Available from Grinding Tools Australia

Can a steam mop be used on Polished Concrete?

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

At what stage should we polish?

What type of things can we throw on the top of our slab to make it more interesting?

Coloured pebbles, different sizes and types of aggregate, glass beads, steel, brass again this is largely limited by your imagination.

How should customers think about the costs involved with choosing to polish concrete?

Home owners should consider the long term benefits of Polished Concrete when considering the total cost of their floor finishes.