How to achieve and maintain Polished Concrete look
Australia loves polished concrete. It is strong, requires minimal maintenance and looks beautiful in any residential or commercial environment.
There are two ways to achieve a polished concrete look. One option is to create Honed Concrete- which means, that the concrete needs to be ground back and then sealed using a protective sealer. The sealer will typically protect the concrete for a period of time, depending upon usage and wear of the surface and will thereafter, have to be resealed.
The other option is to polish concrete, which can an expensive, but superior and hardwearing option. To achieve the polished concrete look, mechanical grinding and use of chemical hardeners is involved.
If you’re wanting to prolong the fantastic look of your polished concrete floor, keep on reading to learn from the experts at Dulux Avista!
The kind of sealer you want to use for your polished concrete floor depends on the requirements you have from the space. These are the things to consider:
- What finished gloss level you require
- How much wear the surface will have
- What is the setting or location of the surface
If you require a trendy matt finished look, durable protective coating for low-medium traffic offices, retail or residential space, then the Dulux Avista Waterbased Sealer is your best bet.
Dulux Avista Waterbased Sealer
The Dulux Avista advanced waterbased technology delivers a highly durable, superior finish using primers and topcoats that are fast drying, non-hazardous and low odour. That means these sealers are better for you and better for the environment. And you can complete projects in just one day!
Dulux Avista Waterbased Tintable Sealer is tintable in-store in one of 25 designer colours.
The new Waterbased Tintable Sealer creates a protective finish that resists UV exposure, dirt ingress, stains and marking. You can also add Dulux Avista Slip Reducing Powder to increase the slip rating to P5.
Easy to apply, easy water clean up and easy to maintain - the new Dulux Avista Waterbased Sealer System is a win for you and your customers. Discover the range here
If you are after a highly durable, durable and moisture resistant protective coating for your warehouse, commercial or retail space, then the Dulux Avista Polyurethane Sealer or Urethane Sealer is just right you!
Polyurethane Concrete Sealer
Dulux Avista Polyurethane Sealer provides a hardwearing, non-yellowing coat for a range of concrete surfaces, and has an easy application process. This sealer is excellent to add protection to your polished concrete, particularly from chemical and solvent spillage. It is a moisture-cured single-pack clear gloss polyurethane that is highly durable for high traffic internal and external concrete surfaces.
Urethane Concrete Sealer
Concrete sealer is an excellent way to add protection to your polished concrete, particularly from chemical and solvent spillage. Dulux Avista 2 Pack Urethane Concrete Sealer provides a hardwearing, non-yellowing coat for a range of concrete surfaces, and has an easy application process.
Colour Staining
Want to give your polished concrete the maximum wow factor? Colour staining is perfect for this. Dulux Avista Colour Stain can be used to colour plain, resurfaced, stamped and polished concrete, available in a range of tones and colours. Its application is simple, and is able to be carried out using flood and squeegee, roller application, pads, sponges, sprays and brushes. Check out this product and its available colours here.
Maintaining Your Polished Concrete
While polished concrete is strong and robust, debris particles like dirt or tiny rocks can actually create wear on your polished concrete’s surface. Dirt and debris can also travel easily around polished concrete, due to its smooth design.We suggest cleaning your polished concrete twice a week in high-volume areas and once a week for low-foot-traffic areas.
Always use a microfibre dust mop for cleaning smaller areas. This ensures the best quality clean for your polished concrete, while eliminating any risk of scratching or dulling your floor.
For larger commercial areas that require machine-assisted cleaning, use floor scrubbers that are soft and non-abrasive. There are several manufacturers of high-quality floor scrubbers, often available from regular hardware stores.
For the cleaning solution, simply use your favourite pH-neutral general purpose cleaner which is capable of getting rid of dirt. Never use ammonia, bleach, vinegar, hydrochloric acid, or any citrus solution to clean your polished concrete, as this can create unwanted staining.
Dulux Avista are experts in caring for polished concrete. Check out our range of concrete sealers and other products to maximise the life of your polished concrete. Made in Australia, for harsh Australian conditions, Dulux Avista is the country’s favourite manufacturer of high-quality concrete flooring products.
