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From maximum exposure to a polished lustre, there are a variety of finishes that can be achieved with Geostone decorative concrete.

Comparing Concrete Finishes

Geostone’s polished concrete range is the perfect platform for your dream house or commercial premises.

Just as important as the mix you choose is the level of exposure that you request from your polisher. Exposure level is the amount of aggregate that is visible post grinding of the concrete. Aggregate is the stone that is present in all concrete mixes.

There are three different levels of exposure to choose from, Nil/Minimum, Minimal/Random, and Full Exposure.

  • Nil Exposure: Little to no stone visible on the concrete surface. The concrete can be polished to your desired level of shine.
  • Minimal/Random Exposure: This is often referred to as the salt and pepper look. There is often no stone exposure in some areas, while other areas have a little or a lot depending on how the slab was poured.
  • Full Exposure: This is our most popular concrete finish and it shows you as much stone as possible through your floor. Provided the concrete has been poured evenly and to the right specifications, you should have as the name suggests, full stone showing through.
Nil Exposure
CONCRETE FINISHES – COMPARISON
Nil Exposure

This is the hardest exposure level to achieve and it is very important that you choose an installer / concreter with the right expertise and experience. Little to no stone is visible on the concrete surface. The concrete can be polished to your desired level of shine.

Minimal/Random Exposure
CONCRETE FINISHES – COMPARISON
Minimal/Random Exposure

About 1-3mm of concrete is ground off the surface to achieve this finish, often referred to as the salt and pepper look. There is often no stone exposure in some areas, while other areas have a little or a lot depending on how the slab was poured.

Maximum Exposure/Polished
CONCRETE FINISHES – COMPARISON
Maximum Exposure/Polished

This full stone exposure is a more decorative look and is often used in homes and showrooms. This is our most popular concrete finish and it shows you as much stone as possible through your floor. Provided the concrete has been poured evenly and to the right specifications, you should have as the name suggests, full stone showing through.

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Popular FAQs

Your questions answered

Control joints are placed in the concrete to encourage any cracking that may occur to happen in predetermined locations, allowing the customer to control to an extent where the cracking happens and reduce cracking as much as possible given the terrain.

As concrete is a porous material it can absorb contaminants which can lead to staining if not treated. Not all installers include sealing as a standard so make sure you ask your installer about sealing at the outset of your project.
Click here to read more on sealing your decorative concrete.

To protect your Geostone concrete, it is recommended to seal the decorative concrete surfaces. Read more on sealing here. Decorative concrete is quite easy to look after. Click here to read more tips for cleaning decorative concrete.

The curing process protects fresh concrete from rapid moisture loss and extreme temperatures; this both reduces the risk of cracking and increases the strength of the concrete.

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