Q: Can I polish any type of concrete?

A: Yes! Many homeowner are finding that using concrete as contertops and then polishing and staining them is a less expensive way to get a Marble like appearance and shine for less. Patio, side walks, garage floors, pool decks all can be ground, polished and acid stained to your design specifcations.

Q: How do I clean and maintain a polished, stained concrete surface.

A: Routine dusting to remove dirt, grit, sand will then need to be followed with mopping with a damp mop using a neutral cleaner to bring out the shine. There are commercial cleaners on the market for polished concrete that will clean and leave a dirt resistant film. Also applied with a mop after cleaning. With basic cleaning, routinely, the polish concrete will keep its shine and luster for years. It may dull over the years due to high traffic, but can easily be buffed with a commercial polishing compound to bring it back to the original shine.

Q: Are polished concrete floors slippery?

A: Clean and dry, polished concrete floors are usually no more slippery than plain concrete surfaces, and they tend to be less slippery than polished Marble or other stone. In a public application of special additives can be done to improve traction and make wet surfaces safer. These, however must be re applied periodically.

Q: If we have concrete conter tops placed in our homes, will there be seems after the polishing and staining?

A: Depending on the countertop demension, joints are incorporated as a design element, much like Marble countertops. These seems are filled with a color matching resin making is almost seamless in appearance. Counter tops then are sealed for the ultimate protection and longivity of the surface.

Q: How is concrete a Green building material?

A: According to the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Subcommittee, more home buyers are making environmental issues top priority for new construction and remodeling. We are seeking too balance the need to be environmentally concsious, with economic and social values. Sustainable homes offer this by using concrete, and other natural material, by doing this you are reduing the impact on the surrounding enviroment, as concrete is usually available in all areas, it is non toxic for increase healthy living space for your home, Exterior walls have a greater thermal ass, reducing temperature fluctuation, thus decreasing utility costs. Concrete also has greater durability and longer life so the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle is sustained.

Q: What can I expect to pay for polishing my concrete and staining it?

A: Depending on the project the cost for polishing starts at $5 dollars per square foot, and acid staining will start at $3.50 per square foot. Micro Topping is caluclated when out Craftsman comes to evaluate the job.