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Polished Concrete
Polished concrete is a multi-step process where a concrete floor is ground using different grits of metal bonds in order to cut a concrete floor’s surface and expose the aggregate as per the required finish – Premium, Commercial or Industrial. It is then polished with different grits of resin pads, cleaned, sealed and buffed to achieve the final shine as per the required or specified finish.
Some of Our Projects
Westpac, North Shore
Retail Shop, Milford Mall
Main Highway, Ellerslie
Main Highway, Ellerslie
Sky City – Auckland
Sky City – Auckland
Sky City – Auckland
Retail Store – North Shore
Fitness Centre – North Shore
Art Gallery – North Shore
Latitude Finance – Auckland City
Samoan Church – Avondale
Saint Marks Building – New Market
10 The Promenade – Takapuna
East Tamaki Warehouse.
Concrete Floor Polishing in Auckland
Concrete floors are no longer that brutalist grey mass that is best covered with paint or tiles. Modern concrete floor grinding equipment can turn the ugliest concrete into a marble-like surface with high resistance to scuffing and damage. Pro-Uplifters performs concrete floor polishing in Auckland, and the results are spectacular.
Creating a Polished Concrete Floor
The best polishing result is obtained if the concrete is mixed with polishing in mind. This allows for the use of specific aggregate that produces effective results. However, with a little thought, we can polish most concrete floors using our industry-standard techniques.
- The basic method involves grinding the concrete using successive grits of diamond-infused “sandpaper” pads. This also allows us to control the level of the polished look.
- Once ground, the concrete is then sealed using epoxy and polyurethane coatings. These coatings provide a durable layer of protection over polished concrete.
- It is possible to apply deep-penetrating paints and stains to the raw concrete before polishing. This application is often used to create permanent designs on concrete and is popular at building entrances for corporate logos.
The Benefits of Concrete Polishing
Concrete is durable and a polished concrete floor even more so, making it a great solution for areas with high foot traffic, workshops and car dealerships.
- Polishing is the ideal way to handle a floor made from incorrectly mixed concrete, especially if it continually gives off dust. We use a special concrete sealant on these floors before, and during the polishing process, which prevents further dusting.
- Polished concrete floors are easy to clean with a mop, and the coatings are extremely resistant to chemicals and scratches.
- The texture of the final coating is your preference: gloss or matt, smooth or slightly rough.
Pro-Uplifters will smartly assist you with commercial and residential polished concrete floors in Auckland. We will also responsibly remove any existing floor coverings such as tiles or carpets, thus providing a complete service to our customers.