FAQ

 

Q. What does polished concrete cost?
A. It is usually worked out on a square meter rate and price again depends on the size and finish chosen ie: – grind & seal or high end polished, the level of exposure and the condition of concrete etc.
It is best to ask us for a quote. Any jobs that are under 30m2 are usually quoted on a job rate rather than cost per square meter.

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Q. Can you grind concrete outside ?
A. Yes it is common, we resurface old concrete by grinding the surface and finish in a non slip texture or a sealer, or both.

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Q. Is it extremely dusty?
A. No, when doing the main grind there is very little dust in the air as we use high-grade dust extractors. There is a minimal amount of dust created if required to use hand grinders. After each step during the procedure the floor is cleaned and on completion there is no mess or dust to be seen.

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Q. Do you pour the slab?
A. No, we generally just do the polishing or grinding, however we do have some concreters that we work closely with and can recommend to you.

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Q. What about cracks in the concrete?
A. We can generally repair them, part of our grouting procedure can actually fill in small cracks for high end finishes...... However it is concrete and you can never guarantee that it won’t crack.

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Q. How long does the concrete polishing procedure take?
A. Depending on your required finish and size , the process could take a few days, however at the end of each day you can still walk on the floor. For new builds we can split the process in 2 stages (open slab & after build) which is less disruptive.

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Q. Can you choose the colour of the polished concrete?

A. For new builds the mix of cement colour and aggregate can be chosen,  however if you want to polish the concrete of an existing slab then you are limited usually to whatever is already in the concrete. Your only real option if you don’t like the colour of the cement is to put a colour dye over the top.

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Q. How do I clean my polished concrete?
A. The best way to keep your polished concrete in good condition is to use a ph neutral cleaner followed by clean water for spills, otherwise a dry microfiber mop will get rid of dust