Q & A

Common Questions

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You may have a lot of questions about concrete restoration solutions. Some are answered below. If you have any additional questions, please send them our way. We are happy to answer all you may have, and even schedule a free consultation at your convenience.
  • Advantages

    Economical

    The cost per square foot can be lower with little maintenance costs and a long life-cycle thanks to the concrete's durable polished concrete. 


    Unbeatable Durability

    Concrete itself is initially a highly durable material that has been used in industrial and high traffic environments for years. When polishing the floor we densify the concrete even more to make it more resilient to damage.


    Safe + Hypoallergenic

    Polished concrete's smooth surface allows easy cleaning for a perfect solution for those who suffer from allergies. Easy to clean and less slippery than other hard flooring surfaces.


    Ease of Maintenance

    Weekly mopping is enough to let the floors look like new for years. The applied sealer on top helps to protect the floors from damage and abrasion.


    Versatility

    Concrete can take on color and a polished finish. With a great variety of applicable stains, patterns, or stencils polished concrete floors can be so much more than plain or gray. That's why polished concrete can be beneficial in just about every environment.


    Environmentally Friendly

    Polished concrete floors do not require hazardous coatings or cleaners. Also its high light reflectivity helps reduce the need of artificial lighting.


    Modern + Elegant

    Polished concrete floors can be found in high-scale restaurants, cafeterias, retail spaces, and luxury homes. With its design vareity and a customized finishings we can make the floor look unique, yet sophisticated.

  • Can all concrete be polished?

    ‍Not all concrete floors can be polished with satisfactory results. Quality and density of the concrete, as well as floor levelness and its condition may impact the desired result. To find out if your floor is a good candidate for polishing call us for a free consultation. If your floor is not a good candidate for polishing there are other options to consider like an Epoxy coating.

  • Will you see cracks and holes when polishing an old concrete floor?

    ‍Our team can patch all cracks and holes within the process of polishing the floor. Small cracks or holes will then blend in while grinding the floor. Depending on the patch’s size it might be visible after. However, this gives the floor its organic look people are going for when choosing the polished concrete solution.

  • Are polished concrete floors slippery?

    ‍Polished concrete floors are not any more slippery than other hard flooring surfaces like marble or ceramic tile floors when kept clean and dry. Official tests to determine the coefficient of friction (DCOF) have shown that regardless of the level of shine all test results significantly exceeded the required DCOF of 0.42 for tiles in indoor areas that may get wet in use. 

  • How much maintenance do polished concrete floors need?

    Polished concrete floors are easy to maintain. The use of a concrete densifier helps to harden and dust-proof the surface. The extent of maintenance depends on the traffic the floors are receiving. Residential floors with light foot traffic have different needs than commercial spaces with high traffic. With low traffic, simple cleaning like dust and wet mopping keeps the floors looking like new for many years. Also, we are only using high-quality sealers and top coats that better protect the floors from stains and abrasion.

  • How much sheen do I want?

    ‍The level of shine defines the sharpness of images of objects produced by reflection at a polished surface, sometimes called image clarity. It is determined by the grit we polish the concrete floor up to. The process' last step of applying the impregnating sealer and burnishing the floor will refine the sheen even more. 

    Already at a matte finish (400 grit) you can see some sheen to the floor, especially from a distance looking at the floor as a whole. With every polishing pass after that the shine, but mostly the clarity of the reflection, will increase. A highly polished finish (3000 grit) has a high degree of shine, so that when standing directly over the surface you can see your reflection with clarity.

  • New construction - what do I need to consider if I want to polish my concrete floors?

    Since you know that you want to get your concrete slab polished, you will want the contractor to be extra careful and pour it to an even finish.  If you can, specify a stronger concrete - maybe commercial grade. Market recommendations are concrete mixtures with 4,000 psi and higher. Generally, the denser and harder the concrete, the better outcome we can expect when polishing the floor. The slab should be in place at least 28 days before we can begin polishing the floor to ensure adequate curing.

  • Top 6 factors that affect the cost of polished concrete

    1. Quality of the existing concrete floor and the time necessary to grind and polish to desired result

    2. Whether floor repairs such as cracks, holes, and breakages are necessary to fix

    3. Type of finish required

    4. Size of concrete floor to be polished, stained or sealed

    5. Number of rooms that will increase the amount of edging requiring more time

    6. Geographic location

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