Concrete polishing is a relatively new & innovative eco-friendly flooring option. It uses a bare concrete slab, typically the building’s foundation, and transforms it to a decorative floor. The final product looks similar to a polished stone such as granite or slate.

All products added to the concrete during the polishing process are intended to enhance the natural concrete, not cover or alter it. The final product has all the natural benefits of the original concrete slab, only it’s stronger and more resistant to staining.

The concrete polishing process is similar to sanding wood, but on a much larger scale. The grinding stages remove any dirt or coatings from the floor, and remove the surface paste to expose the stronger concrete that lies beneath.

The next grinding stages of finer grits refine the rough floor to a flat, level surface to ensure a consistent polish. And finally the higher grit resin polishing diamonds are used to progressively bring the floor to a durable, high-gloss (or low-gloss if you prefer) finish. A densifier, which increases the strength and abrasion resistance, and a penetrating sealer, which acts as a stain shield, are applied to the floor at various stages throughout the process.

Grind/Dye & Seal is an easy and economical way to transform any concrete floor. Grind and seal the natural gray for a modern, contemporary look, or add color to brighten up a space. The use of different sealers can achieve anything from a matte, natural looking finish to a rich, high-gloss finish.

A “wet look” sealer can be used to enhance the natural color of the concrete giving it a rich, dark, wet appearance. The design options are endless with the dye and seal system.

Our color system has various standard colors to chose from, but almost any custom color can be created.

Whether or not the floor will first need to be ground will vary. Grinding is typically not necessary on new slabs. Older slabs or slabs with existing flooring will typically need some level of grind to either clean them, or remove old flooring material or adhesives.

Stained concrete slabs needing refurbishing may need to be ground depending on the type of sealer originally used and the amount of sealer currently still on the floor. A light grind on any slab is never a bad idea, however, because it cleans the floor and removes the top coating to reveal a very porous surface allowing the dye to penetrate deeper.