Do you seal polished concrete floors?
While small-scale pits or imperfections refract light, highly polished concrete reflects it. Ideally, polished concrete should be scratch-free and have a surface texture without abrasion points. Therefore, these properly polished floors would not rely upon a sealant to produce its gloss.
How often do you have to seal polished concrete floors?
every 2-10 years
Grind and seals will need to be resealed every 2-10 years depending on the quality of sealer you have selected, and if you leave it too long you will need to have the floor re-grinded and sealed again. For mechanically polished concrete/Hiperfloors, generally you can just reapply the protective sealer every 10 years.
What is the difference between polished and sealed concrete?
This is where the major distinction between sealed and polished concrete exists: “Sealed concrete protects a concrete floor by adding a film over the entire surface, while polished concrete uses penetrating liquids to prevent staining.
Is there a way to Polish a concrete floor?
Some retail and warehouse facilities that plan to polish their floors after placement may specify the installation of as smooth a floor as possible to minimize the polishing steps required. For existing floors, polishing enhances their appearance by grinding the concrete down to a smooth, high-gloss finish.
What kind of finish can you put on concrete floors?
Great looking interior floor, can be polished to a matte or high gloss finish. These floors can also be stained or dyed to add color. Requires less maintenance than most other flooring materials. Most concrete can be stained.
How long does it take polished concrete floors to dry?
Generally 2 – 4 weeks, depending on the concrete MPa (A megapascal (MPa) is a measure of the compressive strength of concrete) for a mechanical polished concrete finish.
What can I use to repurpose old concrete flooring?
Old and worn concrete can be resurfaced to look like stamped concrete or made smooth and stained or polished. An overlay is a great choice for concrete that had carpet, tile or laminate removed and the concrete is cracked, pitted, and stained. Epoxies make great interior floor finishes.