Honed Concrete in Perth

Many people are misinformed about concrete honing and polished concrete because they believe that they are the same processes. In fact, they start as the same process, with the difference being that the polished concrete continues well past honed concrete to have the application of densifiers, grouts and an extensive polishing process.

Polished Concrete: This process is achieved through the grinding down of the decorative concrete until the desired level of aggregate exposure is reached. From here the application is grouted, densified, buffed and polished, creating the perfect seamless and smooth finish.

Honed Concrete: To get a concrete honing finish, it is the same initial process as we would take to get polished concrete. However, rather than buffing and polishing the concrete, the process stops at the grinding phase and external protective sealers are applied to the concrete and enhance the overall look of the surface, providing the desired look.

Yes! You can achieve a seamless look from the indoor applications to the outside of your property with a blemish free honed surface. 

Create an uninterrupted and expansive feel in your home by utilising the same concrete flow both internally and externally. Providing the two surfaces are level, homeowners are granted greater flexibility and functionality as this allows for recessed sliding door tracks, which not only improves visual aesthetics of the home, but also eliminates trip hazards.

In most cases yes! Honing existing washed aggregate is a great way to take your tired looking concrete surfaces and give them a new, stylish appearance.

However, before our team can get to work, we will need to inspect the slab to make sure that its current condition is stable enough for the honing process. If for some reason and on the VERY rare occasion it is not, a new decorative concrete slab will most likely need to be poured.

Unfortunately, we can never guarantee that your concrete will not crack at some stage. Factors such as weather and foundation movement are inevitable and have been known to cause cracking.

While this is not the answer anyone wants to hear, the team at DS grinding take every precaution to ease your mind. Our team can recommend several specifications to dramatically reduce the chance of cracking.

Yes! Whether it’s a stone that has come out of your application or a crack in your concrete flooring appears, it is possible to have it repaired.

If you have noticed signs of damage or wear and tear in your concrete, it is advantageous to act sooner rather than later, as this will save you money and unrequired associated stresses in the long term. Restoration of concrete is important to maintain not only visual appeal, but the safety of your home as well.

Yes! Make sure to speak to your concreter and electrician, who can collaborate with you to come up with a lighting design to be installed into your honed concrete slab.

Utilising the possibility of recessed lighting within your concrete surfaces not only provides functional and safety benefits for moving around the home or outdoor areas at night, but also aids in highlighting feature areas of the home such as your swimming pool.

The best part about honed concrete (besides how great it looks) is how low maintenance the surface is. A regular sweep and occasional spray with the hose is typically all you need to maintain the high quality appearance of your application.

For those interested in giving their honed concrete a deep clean, speak to us about a few tips and tricks to bring it back to life.

Honed concrete is a perfect option for your pool surrounds! The smooth surface is more comfortable to walk on, safer than exposed aggregate or brick pavers, and our team can add a slip resistant surface coating, such as non-slip silica sand.

This slip resistant coating is added at the end of the honing process, making your new pool area a much safer place to run around on, even when wet.