CCC Polished Concrete FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Polished Concrete Floors, Acid Etching, maintenance and more.
CCC Polished Concrete
CCC Polished Concrete FAQs
We answer your questions about polished concrete floors, acid etching, maintenance, cleaning and more.
Can I use a steam mop on my polished concrete floor?
No. A steam mop should never be used on a Polished Concrete floor.
What are the most popular finishes chosen from your warehouse?
The most popular finish is generally Full Exposure Gloss Polished Concrete.
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.
How should customers think about the costs involved with choosing to polish concrete?
Home owners should consider the long term benefits of Polished Concrete when considering the total cost of their floor finishes.
What tips would you give in order to ensure the job is done smoothly and correctly?
Regular contact should be made between the builder or owner/builder and the concrete polisher to ensure polishing can commence and be completed at the right stages of the project.
How does the process differ from having tiled, carpeted, or timber floors?
In a new build polished concrete floors are completed at the plaster stage before any skirts, cabinetry and joinery is installed.
What sorts of questions should people ask before choosing a polished concrete floor?
The home owner should consulate with a professional concrete polisher to decide on how much aggregate/stone should be visible.
What is the standard process for residential customers choosing polished concrete floors?
For new houses the type of aggregate and concrete colour should be decided before the slab is poured.
- What areas on a residential property are best for polished floors and for what style of house?
- Why are polished concrete floors popular today?
- Is it possible to have a polished concrete floor in a domestic house which will not crack and make the polishing ugly? Can concrete be reinforced to avoid cracking?
- Can you do a polish on a 12 year old concrete slab?
- I have a polished concrete floor about 9 years old but it is starting to look dull and tired. Can the surface be re-polished or buffed to give it more life?
- Can a concrete floor be damaged and subsequently repaired?
- Are all polished concrete floors the same?
- How do I care for and maintain a polished concrete floor once I am living on it?
- What is the difference between CCC Polished Concrete and Grind and Seal?
- What happens if someone spills petrol or turps on a polished concrete floor?
- Are gloss floors easier to clean than matt floors?
- What is the difference between grind and seal and machine polished concrete?
- How do I care for my concrete floor if it has been done as a grind and seal job?
- What is the difference between CCC Polished Concrete and Grind and Seal?
- What happens if someone spills petrol or turps on a Grind and Seal or a Hyperfloor?
- What are the different sealers that can be used on a grind and seal job?
- What is the difference between a sealed floor and a polished floor?
- What is the best way to finish off a burnished floor?
- Can I have burnished concrete flooring in a family home?
- Can grout lines be removed from concrete floors when polishing an old slab
- How long does the process take? Polish concrete for an existing concrete bathroom floor 5.73m2
- We have a 13 year old polished concrete floor. In our high traffic areas, mainly the kitchen, the floor has lost its beauty & is looking dull. Is it possible to re polish a concrete floor?
- Our potential builder has said they don't offer polished concrete flooring and if we want it - we'd have to organise after handover - is that a possible option?
- Is it possible to stain and polish concrete? (dark grey)
- Can concrete flooring be put over ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathrooms and how do you clean it?
- 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
- Do you have any tips about seeding a slab with pieces of glass and/or bottles?
- I have polished floors in my home which is now 9 years old. I would love to buff my floor up to give it back it's shine and get rid of some scratches etc. Do you do ths type of work?
- Can the new polished floor get damaged after its polished during the rest of the build?
- Do I need to advise the concreter and or supplier that the concrete will be polished?
- Should I add retarding agents to the concrete mix?
- Can CCC polish a concrete shower base recess?
- Is polished concrete expensive?
- Can I have my timber and carpet floors level with the concrete?
- Can you polish our concrete stairs?
- When is it the best time to speak to my polisher?
- Where do I find hydronic heating?
- Can we put lights in our concrete?
- At what stage should we polish?
- Is all standard concrete the same?
- Can i have my polished floor repaired i’ve just had it done and it was a bad job?
- Where can I see polished concrete?
- Does polished concrete save on lighting costs?
- How do I care for Polished Concrete once I'm living on it?
- What is grouting?
- Why do I need a sealer?
- What is the grinding process?
- What does exposure mean?
- What do you recommend not to use for cleaning a concrete floor?
- What do you recommend to clean the floor with?