How do I care for my concrete floor if it has been done as a grind and seal job?

Your floor should be maintained on a regular basis by vacuuming and cleaning in the following manner: To bucket of warm water, add recommended amount of “Tough Green” Cleaner (or neutral ph cleaner), and mop floor with a microfibre mop.

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Can wet areas be polished?

Wet areas can be polished however we highly recommend that showers be either tiled or use traditional shower bases.

Should I add retarding agents to the concrete mix?

Do NOT add any retarding agents to a concrete mix that is going to be ground and sealed or polished. Retarding agents WILL affect the seal and may react badly with the polishing process. Simply apply a light sprinkle of water to the slab as required.

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.

Can cracks be filled?

Yes, but it is best to leave fine cracks for a couple of years as there may be a chance the cracks will close again with movement.

Will concrete crack?

There is no guarantee that concrete will not crack.

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Will polished concrete effect my in slab heating.

No, polished concrete is the ultimate finish for in slab heating.

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Can i have my polished floor repaired i’ve just had it done and it was a bad job?

Yes – unfortunately we spend a lot of time repairing bad workmanship performed by less experienced operators!