Polished Concrete Crack Repair

The timeframe for repairs depends on how damaged the floors are and which solution we decide to use. After our initial consultation, we’ll develop a project timeframe for you that’ll cover the preparation, repair process and any additional concrete polishing we need to conduct to get your floors back to pristine condition.

As a general rule, you should contact a concrete specialist if you see any type of damage at all, no matter how minor. Once we’ve checked it out, you’ll know if it’s actually nothing to worry about or a sign of something worse.

Here’s a list of things you should look out for:

• Hairline fractures: extremely thin cracks in your concrete. You may see one crack caused by an impact, or several, which could be a sign of weakening concrete.
• Shrinkage cracks: fluctuating temperatures can cause the water content in the concrete to evaporate or condense. You may notice widening gaps between a concrete slab and the adjoining wall, or between slabs themselves.
• Concrete spalling: this occurs if the metal reinforcements within the concrete erode. You’ll notice cracking and crumbling, along with a red residue or staining caused by rust.

If you notice any signs of damage, contact Policrete for a diagnosis immediately.

Yes. We often repair minor cracks in polished concrete using polymer mixtures. While still in their liquid state, we can mix in pigments to match the surrounding concrete. If your concrete is textured or flaked, we can even add similarly coloured and sized flakes to get a near-perfect finish.

That depends on the solution we select. If we have poured a new concrete slab, you must wait at least 48 hours to walk on it. Without enough time to cure, the wet concrete will settle unevenly, putting it at risk of further cracking.

If we repair minor cracks with a polymer solution, you may only have to wait a matter of hours before it is safe to walk on.