This finish is usually completed in two stages.

(For project builds this might mean doing first cut then waiting a couple off days for cement grout to fully dry).

STAGE ONE:

Must be completed 7 days after slab is poured (this does not apply to project builds)

Water and power to be provided by customer. Alternatively it can be arranged by us at extra cost.

- Two wet passes are performed to achieve as much of an even surface as possible (some heavy trowel machine or other marks such as boot marks, hand prints or leaves etc. may still remain on the slab and can’t be removed).

- Skim layer of cement grout and a heavy spray of liquid grout are applied to the slab.

- This process takes 1-3 days, depending on slab size.

STAGE TWO:

This finish is ideally completed prior to installation of all cabinetry and skirting boards. Doing so prevents any water or machine damage to the above. Walls should not be painted to prevent any touch ups after our job has been completed. Where these conditions can't be met, we will do as much as possible to protect to protect such surfaces.

- A wet cut carried out to remove cement grout remains (no additional exposure can be executed).

- Heavy densifier concrete hardener is applied to all areas that are to be polished.

- Polishing commences with low grit polishing pads.

- Another densifier layer is applied.

- Higher grit polishing pads are used to achieve desired shine (low, mid or high shine are available to choose from)

- Penetrating sealer is applied as the last step of the process.

A 48 hr curing period is recommended before continuing with the build (normal foot traffic is acceptable after 6 hrs).

- Existing minor cracks and chips in concrete will be patched but an exact colour match is not guaranteed. Excessive cracking will be charged at a lineal meter rate (by prior customer agreement).

- Concrete steps or concrete faces are not included in the square meter rate. Quoted upon inspection.