Over the past decade or so, we have noticed the popularity of concrete floors increase as homeowners are starting to realise the potential of how their old concrete floors can look by following the correct professional procedures. Whether you are looking for a complete renovation of your concrete floor, or you are looking for a regular maintenance program for your concrete, Stonelab has the solutions for you!
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Concrete Services
Concrete Services
Concrete Cleaning
It’s important to ensure regular professional maintenance when it comes to caring for your concrete. A deep clean and re-seal of your concrete every 12-24 months is, in our opinion, paramount. The first stage of the cleaning process is to protect any delicate surfaces that may surround the cleaning area. We use plastic protective sheeting to ensure that your home is left in the same condition in which it was found. This allows us to make a start on the next stage, the clean. A specialist alkaline cleaning solution is applied to the concrete allowing it to attack any stubborn dirt, grime or muck that lies deep within the pores of the concrete. We will then use our specialist floor machines to agitate the products, ensuring a thorough and deep clean.
Once allowing the floor to completely dry we can move on to our third and arguably most important stage, the sealing. There are many different types of sealants that can be applied to your concrete, and this is why it is important to know which sealants are suitable for protecting your concrete floor. The idea of sealing is to prevent stains from penetrating deep into the material but also creating a layer of protection between the concrete and the external environment. For more information about our sealing services for your concrete, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.of the project. The sealing. The idea of sealing is to prevent stains from penetrating deep into the stone but also creating a layer of protection between the stone and the external environment. For more information about our sealing services for your slate, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.
Concrete Honing
The honing process of concrete involves a few different processes. The idea of honing is to create a matte to mid-sheen finish to the concrete but also to remove scratches and staining. To achieve this, we use specialist floor grinding equipment equipped with metal bonded plates to slowly remove layers of the concrete to restore a uniformed finish. Once all scratches and staining have been removed, we can then start to increase the sheen of the concrete to your desired level. This involves passing over the concrete with diamond bonded pads which will also help close the pores of the concrete making it denser and less absorbent. This will make daily cleaning much easier going forward. Once you are happy with the level of sheen, we can then move onto the sealing of the concrete. Sealing of concrete after honing is vitally important to ensure protection against non-acidic liquids, oils and daily grime and dirt. Without the correct sealing treatments, the concrete can become easily damaged and dirty again in no time. For more information on our sealing services, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.
Concrete Polishing
The polishing process consists of a series of stages. In order to achieve a high shine, we must first hone the floor down. This will remove any scratches or stains that are present on the concrete and creates a completely uniformed floor for us to build shine upon. To achieve this, we use specialist floor grinding equipment equipped with metal bonded plates to slowly remove layers of the concrete to restore a uniformed finish. Once at this base level, we can start to build up the layers of shine to your desired finish. This is generally a 3-stage process of diamond bonded polishing pads. By passing over the floor 3 times using different diamond pads, you help to close the pores in the concrete which in turn helps to make the concrete denser. By making the concrete denser you are also increasing the levels of shine as the pores in the concrete are becoming more compact. We also have a range of crystallizing powers that can be applied to the concrete once this process is complete. By adding a crystallizing powder, you can maximize the level of shine of the concrete. This creates an almost mirror effect and will leave you with a completely uniform and high shine finish. Sealing of concrete post polishing is vitally important to ensure protection against non-acidic liquids, oils and daily grime and dirt. Without the correct sealing treatments, the concrete can become easily damaged and dirty again in no time. For more information on our sealing services, you can visit the sealing and surface care page on our website.
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