Can you use polished concrete outside?
All you need to know about using polished concrete for outdoor swimming pools and entertaining areas
Your driveway welcomes guests and visitors to your home or business. Whether you operate a 5-star hotel, a world-class restaurant or finally have the opportunity to renovate your home, your driveway is worth investing in. And polished concrete may just be the right way to go.
A driveway ought to be three things: clean, safe and beautiful. Outdoor polished concrete meets all three points. And concrete polishing is also relatively affordable, to boot.
Our team can install your new driveway — or renovate your existing one — with utter ease. But first, let’s settle on a design. Step into our Footscray showroom to view our polished concrete samples.
Polished concrete driveways easily withstand the weight of vehicles and foot traffic.
Polishing driveway concrete to a high gloss dramatically improves your street appeal.
Polishing makes your driveway concrete impervious to automotive oil and grease stains.
We can add a slip-resistant surface sealant to the concrete surface to prevent wheel skidding.
We back our work with a 7-year warranty. Your driveway will remain safe and strong.
A picture is worth a thousand words, so perhaps seeing a polished concrete floor in situ will convince you of its merits.
Our customers love the exceptional quality, durability, and service we deliver on every polished concrete project. See why Melbourne homeowners and businesses keep choosing Policrete.
Policrete offers Melbourne’s most versatile polished concrete solutions, designed to transform any space into a showcase of durability and style. Whether you’re after a seamless look for your business or a robust finish for industrial needs, we tailor our polished concrete services to meet your specific requirements.
From heavy foot traffic to industrial machinery, our floors are built to last. With a wide range of finishes, textures, and colours, Policrete delivers polished concrete flooring that enhances both aesthetics and performance.
Polishing concrete is a simple and cost-effective way to dramatically improve your home’s appearance and market value.
Hotel guests expect luxury, and every detail of your establishment makes an impression. So, make that first impression count.
Industrial chic and ultramodern minimalism convey confidence and clarity of purpose — ideal for impressing clients and getting the best out of your team.
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per square metre.
Concrete polishing costs between $50 and $100 per square metre. We’ll be able to give you a specific quote after our initial consultation, when we’ve got a clearer understanding of your goals and the site.
Our prices factor in more than just the size of the space. We also need to consider the finishes you’re after, the unique practical challenges of the site, and scheduling factors as well.
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Concrete polishing projects under 100 metres squared can be completed in under four days. For every 100 square metres beyond that, add two days.
Those guides are only a general rule, though — for a more accurate project schedule, please book a consultation with our team.
Policrete can polish existing concrete driveways. We will conduct a thorough assessment of your driveway, after which we will inform you of what kind of preparation we need to conduct before polishing can begin.
In most cases, we can colour-match your polished concrete driveway. We do this by staining the polished concrete or by altering any applied sealants.
Polished concrete driveways need 48 hours to settle before they’re ready for foot traffic.
Polished concrete isn’t the only way to stylise your driveway. Read through our latest articles on concrete finishing trends, and see if anything interests you.
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Talk to our team for expert advice or to get a quote for your project.