Floor polishing services aim to restore the shine and newness of your floors by eliminating nicks and scratches that dull them, with proven effectiveness on stone, tile, concrete, and other hard-surface floors.
Buffing or spray buffing involves using a machine with a rotating pad to remove nicks and scratches and create shine on multiple flooring surfaces. Although this method works effectively on many flooring types, it is recommended that floor polishing be completed via high-speed burnishing (burnishing) for maximum shine.
Concrete
Polished concrete floors can add value and improve how people interact with your facility. Easy to clean and provide more comfortable surfaces in high-traffic areas, polished floors are durable yet have low maintenance costs – saving money in the long run!
When hiring Adelaide floor polishing services for your facility, hire only professional contractors. While many claim they provide these services, their practices do not adhere to industry-wide protocols.
Some commercial and residential facilities opt for concrete floor polishing as an economical solution that’s also long-lasting and resistant to scratches.
Epoxy coatings provide additional durability and design options and can be applied to new and old concrete slabs to level and reinforce pitted or cracked surfaces.
Various dyes can be used to colour a polished concrete floor, including integral colours and dry shake dyes. You may also use topical stains to spray or roll on the concrete for additional hues.
Add sheen to your concrete by applying a polishing compound. This simple step will increase its sheen while keeping floors cleaner longer, as well as maintaining an increased sheen on polished concrete floors.
Armour Coatings can assist you with adding shine to your concrete floors by offering all the tools and expertise required to do the job efficiently. Contact us now.
Wood
Adelaide floor polishing services can be an excellent way to restore the shine and beauty of your wood floors, making them look brand new again. But you must choose and apply the appropriate product correctly if you want long-term savings – which means exploring all available options before making your choice.
There are various flooring, from hardwood and cork to engineered wood. Each type requires special care when maintaining them.
Before spreading it throughout a room, it’s wise to test your polish in one area of your wood floor first. It allows you to see whether or not it discolours – which could become a significant problem with some types of flooring if applied too widely. Apply a small amount to an inconspicuous spot on your floor before proceeding further with this test.
Tile
Regular tile floor maintenance entails sweeping or vacuuming at least twice weekly to remove dust, dirt and other debris, mopping with mild detergent and hot water or using an ultrasonic cleaner to eliminate the build-up of grit and sand that dulls tiles or causes scratches on their surface.
Polishing floors is also essential because it protects them from damage and extends their lifespan, making your tiles brighter and more beautiful. The resultant shine will also help your tiles remain more appealing over time.
Stone
Natural stone floors require regular care to stay beautiful, and a professional can restore their lustre by polishing and maintaining natural stone flooring.
There are multiple approaches to giving stone floors a shiny surface finish, from buffing with powders and compounds, grinding diamond abrasives, crystallisation and barrier coating applications – each can work effectively on different types of stone.
Grinding is an ideal way to achieve an even matte finish on granite, travertine and marble surfaces. This process removes scratches and stains, leaving stones looking like they had never been honing.
This process also helps remove smudges, dirt and dust that stains surfaces, such as commercial stone floors. Cleaning enhances their durability and appearance.
Aluminium or tin oxide abrasive powder is typically utilised during this process and applied directly onto stone before being buffed using a low-speed floor machine at 175rpm.
Once this process is completed, the surface can be polished using a white pad or hog’s hair bristles to produce its final shine. It usually creates a matte finish; however, some prefer high gloss or glossy finishes on stone floors.