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

Wipe as soon as possible with a damp cloth.

Can you polish existing slabs?

Yes, we can Machine Polish or seal existing slabs.

Will concrete crack?

There is no guarantee that concrete will not crack.

What other factors/variables to do with the cement layer and concreter are important for ensuring the polished concrete job is finished perfectly?

New home builders should consult with their concrete polisher to ensure that their slab is poured with concrete polishing in mind.

We are opening a cafe. The building we have purchased has lino glued to the floor. We are thinking of removing the lino and going for a polished concrete sort of industrial look. What would you suggest and how long after you have finished can we start?

Depending on the condition of the slab underneath, the size of the restaurant and the desired finish, this can all happen pretty quickly.

Can I have burnished concrete flooring in a family home?

The quality of a burnished floor comes down to the quality of the concrete contractor. The contractor will typically run a powered trowel or "helicopter" over the wet concrete slab and with experience and care can achieve quite a smooth finish. It is not easy and any imperfection, gouge or non-level area or dip will be very visible in the final concrete floor.

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

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.