Create beautiful floors using a combination of acid staining.
How to finish concrete floors video.
How to polish concrete floors watch a series of videos detailing the polishing process featuring expert bob harris.
The bull float is a flat long handled tool used to flatten minor ridges and holes as well as embed aggregate particles further into the concrete bringing the smoother cream consistency concrete to the surface for better finishing.
How this is done will vary depending on the finish to be applied.
For instance you can t clean the surface with muriatic acid if you re planning on using an acid based stain and cracks or holes may need to be repaired for some finishes but can be left as is for others.
How to finish concrete floors.
Prep work and cleaning.
The bull float should have rounded ends not flat or straight ends.
For existing surfaces most projects will consist of three phases.
Avoid using a square float as it.
Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.
Immediately level and prepare further using a bull float.
Learn about concrete finishing and why i always hire a pro when finishing concrete.
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The video shows how to grind and polish to get a high gloss polished concrete floor with heavily exposed aggregate.
This is a old warehouse floor.
Polished concrete is a good alternative for homeowners or businesses that can t afford marble or granite floors but want the same brilliant mirror like finish.
See examples of polished concrete floors ranging from honed to highly polished.
How to polish concrete floors.