CCC Polished Concrete FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about CCC Polished Concrete.

What about aggregates in concrete mix? What is generally available and what is recommended?

This is an endless choice that is only limited by your imagination. There are numerous mixes available though your concrete supplier but it must be though out well before the pour takes place.

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 we try and make a colourful patterns or artworks in our floor using glass or coloured stone?

Yes you can but this can be tricky as it is necessary that the beads etc are at the right depth in the concrete to allow correct exposure on grinding. Together with your imagination and our technical advice we can aim to achieve the best finish possible.

Are concrete floors cold? Do we need to heat them?

Depending on where you live in the country, particularly in southern states heating would probably be preferred and radiates a lovely warmth. In warmer states and in summer down in the southern states nothing is cooler.

What type of things can we throw on the top of our slab to make it more interesting?

Coloured pebbles, different sizes and types of aggregate, glass beads, steel, brass again this is largely limited by your imagination.

My friend told me that concrete floors crack?

All concrete floors can crack, however expansion joints in the correct areas will minimise cracking and repair is simple.

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.