Q. At what stage in the building project is it best to get my floor honed?
A. To get the best results we prefer to grind the floor before the walls are up as we can obtain a more even finish and the cost is less as there is minimal detailing to do.
Q. If the floor is done at an early stage do you seal it and if so won’t the sealant mark throughout the project?
A. Yes we do seal the floor because things like glue, wet timber and coffee can permanently stain the floor. The concrete will have more protection when sealed and if the floor is covered with building paper or old carpet it will be well protected. Generally at the completion of a project we can give the floor a buff to provide you with a finished surface.
Q. We have an existing residence with old concrete, can this be honed and/or polished?
A. Yes it can. We will have to cover and protect around the area of work so we do’t damage anything but may not be able to get into some tight areas like behind a toilet or in a cupboard.
Q. How tight can you grind into corners and how close can get to wall without damaging it?
A. We can get as tight into a corner as a 20 cent coin would get if placed against the two walls. We can grind within less than 1mm without damaging a wall.
Q. If we choose the Stone Heritage Polished Concrete System how often will we need to get it recoated?
A. It is more than likely that we won’t have to recoat the floor, we would simply buff the floor to bring back the original gloss. This will most likely need to be done every 3 – 5 years in a residential situation and once a year in a busy commercial building. We offer free quotes for our buffing and cleaning services.
Q. I have an exposed aggregate concrete patio, it is rough on the feet, attracts dirt and is hard to clean. Can this be honed or ground for a smother surface?
A. Yes it can. This is a very common job for Stone Heritage. All of our clients have been very satisfied with the results.
Q. We have a rain/frost damaged concrete pad, is it east to grind level?
A. Very easy. Get Stone Heritage in there sooner rather than later as it makes our job easier and costs you less.
Q. Can you repair a hole or a crack so it isn’t noticeable?
A. I generally say no to this question to avoid letting a client down, it is tricky to patch up a large hole so it is not noticeable. Small holes and cracks are a lot easier to hide. We always try our best!
Q. Do you hone/grind concrete wet or dry?
A. This depends on the surroundings. Grinding wet eliminates the issue of dust and is faster but water may damage skirtings or joinery. We can grind dry as we have large extraction vacuums that eliminate most of the dust.
Q. Our concrete floor has small holes through it. Can you repair these?
A. All concrete has small holes, or pits. Some pits are more noticeable than others. It is a natural inherent trait of concrete. We are able to help by grouting the floor, which will assist in concealing the majority of them.
Q. Do we need saw cuts or control joints in our concrete slab?
A. The simple answer is yes. Concrete expands and contracts with temperature changes, a control joint or saw cut encourages the concrete to crack under this. We can fill this joint at a latter date with a coloured silicone so that it doesnt fill up with dust. See the BRANZ web site for more info