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POLISHED CONCRETE PROCESS

Polishing concrete requires the use of heavy-duty machines with diamond impregnated disks. Depending on substrate condition and desired aesthetic, there can be up to 11 different grinding/polishing passes, with different applications of dyes and sealers in between each stage.

The process begins with the most aggressive diamonds, which removes glues, epoxies and adhesives and achieves the desired exposure. This stage can take up to 30-40% of the total scope of the project.

First Cut

The process begins with the most aggressive diamonds, which removes glues, epoxies and adhesives and achieves the desired exposure. This stage can take up to 30-40% of the total scope of the project.
 Consecutive passes with a different metal bonded segments starts to smooth and refine the substrate. After a further stage of refinement a densifier applied on the floor and left to cure overnight.

Scratch Removal

 Consecutive passes with a different metal bonded segments starts to smooth and refine the substrate. After a further stage of refinement a densifier applied on the floor and left to cure overnight.
Resin Bond diamonds polish the floor to the desired sheen.  This can require anywhere from two to five passes depending on the desired finish. The number of polishing passes willl determine if the floor is matte, light sheen, or high gloss.

Polishing Stages

Resin Bond diamonds polish the floor to the desired sheen.  This can require anywhere from two to five passes depending on the desired finish. The number of polishing passes willl determine if the floor is matte, light sheen, or high gloss.