Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: OB Project - 569Aug 12, 2017 9:10 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 572Aug 12, 2017 11:06 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 574Aug 14, 2017 7:59 pm Today was all about polishing. Starting with a hone and then worked through 50 and 100 pads. I will get it to 400 or 800 tomorrow. I will soften the concrete with lots of greens. I really enjoy cooking on an real open flame so I haven't installed gas. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 576Aug 19, 2017 7:14 pm Any photo updates of the landscaping?? Addicted to your photos! M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 577Aug 20, 2017 6:44 pm Absolutely incredible!! You must be so proud of what you've achieved. Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 578Sep 02, 2017 5:16 pm kasra nedlands Talking about photos ..... our cabinet maker wanted some photos of our house for their website so they sent along a photographer to take sone snaps of their work. I thought I'd share as they were much better than my pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Could you tell me more about your polished concrete. It looks like you've polished standard concrete mix. We're planning the same as it's too expensive to get a special small aggregate concrete mix. What type of polish/finish did you go for? How did you protect the concrete during construction? Any hints or traps? I don't know how to avoid cracking other than wetting the concrete while it cures. Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 579Sep 02, 2017 7:41 pm JB1 kasra nedlands Talking about photos ..... our cabinet maker wanted some photos of our house for their website so they sent along a photographer to take sone snaps of their work. I thought I'd share as they were much better than my pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Could you tell me more about your polished concrete. It looks like you've polished standard concrete mix. We're planning the same as it's too expensive to get a special small aggregate concrete mix. What type of polish/finish did you go for? How did you protect the concrete during construction? Any hints or traps? I don't know how to avoid cracking other than wetting the concrete while it cures. Hi there, The mix is a 40mpa standard aggregate mix. We only wanted to show minimum aggregate. Approx 1 week after the pour it was honed back prior to our bricklayers starting. Then it was protected with a slurry of concrete and grout. This only provides minimal protection so I always reminded the trades not to throw/drop tools etc. I also place small bits of ply under scaffolding. Just prior to the kitchen cabinets being installed they came back to do the final polish to 800grit. They then applied a penetrating sealer in satin finish. Re: OB Project - "New vs Old" - Nedlands, WA 580Sep 03, 2017 12:19 am Thanks, I too wanted minimal exposed aggregate or at least small aggregate. Unfortunately the concreters don't know what size aggregate is in the concrete mix nor can they guarantee it unless you pay for a special mix. I think standard is 32mpa but will enquire about upgrading to 40mpa. Concrete slurry and grout looks interesting. I have some carpet tiles, maybe I can use that during construction. Thanks again for the info. Following these simple steps will help you mitigate unwanted costs, have your expectations met and give… 0 4716 As a tradesmen get a private inspector although I don't think there worth it in their profession themselves the reminder they serve to the tradesmen doing the work is… 3 27755 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 19601 |