Process of Cement Polishing
If you’re looking for a durable, low-maintenance flooring solution, polished concrete floors might be just what you need.
Polishing concrete is a flooring solution that involves grinding down the surface of your existing concrete slab and sealing it with a topical sealer. The result is a smooth, polished finish that’s both durable and easy to maintain.
The installation process for polished concrete typically involves the following steps:
Grinding: The first step is to use an engineered concrete floor surface grinder to remove any contaminants from the existing slab. This process ensures that the sealer will adhere properly to the surface.
Patching: Next, any cracks or divots in the floor are patched with a suitable material.
Further Grinding: Depending on your desired finish and durability requirements, the concrete may be ground again with finer diamonds to further smooth the surface. If the concrete is already smooth and free of contaminants, a second pass may not be necessary.
Cleaning: The surface is thoroughly cleaned to remove any dust or debris.
Staining: At this point, a stain color can be added to the surface. There are many options available, from neutral earth tones to vibrant concrete dyes.
Sealing: Finally, the surface is sealed with a topical sealer. The type of sealer used will depend on your specific project goals and requirements.
You have options of varying quality levels for getting your floors worked on, ranging from good (floor grinding), better (grind and seal), to best (mechanically polished concrete).
