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There are 2 different finishing processes / methods that are commonly called Polished Concrete, they are very different so it is important that you know the difference & which process/method you want and which is being used on your concrete

 

• Polished Concrete - 12 to 17+ step process 

During this process the concrete is ground to the desired level of stone exposure. 

After grinding the concrete surface, the Polished Concrete process begins.  

This process has a densifier applied in multiple stages that is absorbed into the concrete which hardens and strengthens the concrete.

A Polished Concrete Floor is Polished in Multiple stages in a Refining Process using diamond tooling & resin pads.  A penetrating sealer is applied in the final buffing stage to complete the process 

The "Polished Concrete" process has  "NO TOP COAT SEALER"  applied therefore there is no drying or curing time required so your space can be used as soon as the process is completed

Unlike the Grind & Seal method and other flooring options Mechanically Polished Concrete is the highest performance flooring choice that does NOT chip, peel, dint or wear off over time.

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• Grind & Seal  - 3 to 4 step process

This is NOT Polished Concrete.  Grind & Seal is often referred to as Polished Concrete, this is the cheaper substitute that gives a "Polished Concrete Look"

With the Grind & Seal method the concrete is ground to the desired level of stone exposure and a TOP Coat Sealer is applied such as water based, solvent based, urethane, acrylic or epoxy requiring 5-7 days to dry & cure

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Finish Options

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Once you have decided on either Polished Concrete or Grind & Seal - Choose your Look

• Stone Exposure choices (Full, Random, Minimal)

• Sheen finish choices (Gloss, Semi Gloss, Satin and Matte) 

These options are available for both Polished Concrete and Grind & Seal 

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