Concrete Finishing

At MCF, we understand that concrete finishing isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a strategic investment in your commercial property. Our expertise lies in transforming ordinary concrete surfaces into extraordinary masterpieces that withstand the test of time. Whether you’re revitalizing a showroom, office lobby, or retail space, our proven techniques elevate both form and function.

Let’s Explore the Two Main Concrete Finishing Techniques:

Concrete Polishing

Concrete polishing involves mechanically grinding and polishing the surface while increasing the grit size through several phases to ultimately achieve a glossy, mirror-like finish. This process enhances the natural beauty of concrete while providing exceptional durability.

Here’s how Concrete Polishing works:

  1. Grinding: Coarse diamond-grit abrasives are used to strip and remove imperfections, stains, and any existing coatings.

  2. Polishing: Finer grits progressively refine the surface in multiple stages, creating a smooth, reflective finish that you have seen in countless businesses.

  3. Sealing: A protective sealer is applied to enhance shine and protect against stains and wear.

Ideal Use: Interior floors, showrooms, and commercial spaces where aesthetics and durability matter

Grind & Seal Finish

Grind & Seal is a less labor intensive, because of this, it is usually a much more cost-effective alternative to full concrete polishing. This process will give your floor more
of a matte finish than full polishing and is very low maintenance!

Here’s what Grind & Seal entails:

  1. Grinding: Similar to concrete polishing, but grinding stops at a lower grit level.

  2. Sealing: After grinding, a high-quality sealer is applied to protect the surface and provide a semi-gloss or matte finish.

Ideal Use: Garages, warehouses, storage rooms, and outdoor areas where functionality is key.

Comparison

Both Concrete Polishing and Grind & Seal finishes offer advantages over traditional flooring materials. When compared to traditional flooring, both finishing methods are low-maintenance, customizable, non-porous surfaces (preventing bacteria), environmentally friendly, and could be considered more cost-effective in the long-run compared to traditional flooring methods.

Concrete Polishing

  • Cost: Higher up-front cost

  • Durability: Through the polishing process, concrete floors become denser and more resistant to wear and tear

  • Short-term Maintenance: Higher maintenance to retain shine

  • Long-term Maintenance: All you need is a quick buff once a year to bring back the same shine

Grind & Seal

  • Cost: Lower up-front cost & less labor intensive which can be more cost effective

  • Durability: Higher abrasion resistance to effectively withstand wear and tear

  • Short-term Maintenance: Low maintenance consistent matte finish

  • Long-term Maintenance: Sealer will break down over time, the floor will need to be grinded and recoated again, and the floor will not look the same