Honed Concrete Perth

It's common to find contractors that use these two terms interchangeably. Both involve a mechanical process applied to the existing concrete surface. After the initial grinding, the difference emerges. Honed reveals the exposed aggregate (from zero to full exposure), it mainly involves grinding and sealing. Polished concrete uses chemical hardeners and finer grit pads, taking longer to produce a higher gloss finish.

A plain honed finish can be slick when wet. With a honed profile and grit added to the sealer, it can be made more slip resistant, which is why many people choose it for pool surrounds and commercial settings. Ask for the slip rating for your area before you commit.

Easy to think that, but polished concrete is more than reflective concrete. Its durability is one reason we recommend it for industrial and commercial spaces. The sheen level can be customised, it doesn't have to be a mirror-like surface. There's a broad aesthetic range, with varying colours achievable using dyes, pigments, and acid stains.

Tile is tough, long-lasting, and cheap, but polished concrete has more benefits in most applications. Polished concrete is more resistant to marks and scratches than tile, easier to maintain (no grout to clean), and far more durable under heavy use.

With the right sealer, polished concrete can work in bathrooms and laundries, but it is not suited to shower bases or areas that stay wet. Water left sitting on it can mark the surface and lead to mould and mildew, so we talk through the right finish for each wet area at the quote.

Site preparation typically takes 2-3 days. The polishing itself is a mechanical process, so there's no concrete cure time required, you can walk on the surface during grinding and polishing. Once a sealer is applied, it is usually dry enough for foot traffic in about an hour, depending on the sealer and the weather.

Yes, alfrescos, pool surrounds and patios are the most common Perth applications. With a UV-stable sealer the matt finish handles the sun well, and light colours stay cooler in the sun than dark finishes.

Every CoastCrete pour comes with a written workmanship guarantee, with the terms set out in your quote.