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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the job take?
The time that the job will take depends on a number of factors; preparation, restrictions, process, and floor size. On average it takes a day to grind and polish a concrete floor 15 to 20m2, and depending on curing time this could be a minimum of two days.
Will there be much mess?
No. The whole process is as dust and noise free as possible.
Many precautions are taken during the process to eliminate any contamination or hindrances you may be concerned about. A Hepa 13 filter ensures no harmful particles are released into the air, and this also ensures a good working environment for our tradesmen is maintained.
Debris is contained and only opened off site to ensure the air in your home or workplace is not contaminated
How do I maintain the floor?
It’s as simple as soap and water. The floors are very easy to clean and virtually maintenance free. Since the floors are now denser and less porous after polishing/sealing, they are extremely stain resistant.
How do the systems compare in value to other options?
With a polished concrete floor you get very high value for money. There is no grout to maintain or replace like with tiles. No stripping and polishing like with vinyl.
Low grade vinyl only gives you a five to seven year lifespan whereas your new polished concrete Superfloor™ is essentially guaranteed for the life of the building.
So, where the price of polished concrete may be comparable to low grade tile, your value for money is much higher in the long run
Can I customise the floor to my liking?
Yes. There are many options to add personal touches to the levelling compound with existing concrete floors. or talk to your builder about choosing the aggregate to use in your concrete pour. Other options are available for coloured concrete and staining concrete – please contact us to find out more.
We have under floor heating will this matter?
No to expose stone we grind down a maximum of 5mm to expose good stone all elements. Pipes and wires are well below that and you will have lovely warm floor. Anyone with asthma knows the benefit Of radiant heat – forced air ie heat pumps.
Is my concrete suitable to polish?
All modern concrete ie from a truck in our experience is suitable.
What colour will my floor end up?
Light grey colour this may also change as we change the gloss level.
Do we have Stones in our Concrete?
Unfortunately this cannot be determined until the first couple of cuts and we expose the surface.
Our floor is covered with carpet, vinyl etc. Can it be polished?
This is a double edge sword, while another floor covering will protect the substrate there may be some damage where fixings have been removed and the holes etc will need to be filled.
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