Quick FAQs
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What is the best way to finish off a burnished floor?
Burnished concrete flooring can either be machine polished or coated with a penetrating sealer. Most people we work with usually opt for a machine polished finish.
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What about colour in our slab floor? What colours can our concrete be and when is the colour added?
Color can be added to your mix at the time of pouring, this needs to be discussed with your concrete supplier. Ask your supplier for there color range and we recommend that you double the strength to allow for some fading. -
When is the best time to polish a new concrete slab?
The best time for us is usually about 1 week after the pour, I will inspect the floor and advise the best result for you. -
Can wet areas be polished?
Wet areas can be polished however we highly recommend that showers be either tiled or use traditional shower bases.
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Can you do a polish on a 12 year old concrete slab?
Yes, we can polish existing slabs. Please refer to our Warehouse Exposure section on the website or visit our showroom where we can show you an example of an existing slab that has been polished.
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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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What stage do you carry out the Polishing Procedure?
We usually would carry out a preliminary grind (Stage 1) approximately 5 – 10 days after the slab has been poured and grind to the required exposure.
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Can the new polished floor get damaged after its polished during the rest of the build?
On completion of machine polishing the floors we recommend to cover with Ramboard™ Floor Protection until the end of the build.
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