Diamond-ground to a mirror finish — polished concrete for commercial and residential floors that want beauty without a coating to maintain or replace.
Polished concrete doesn't add anything to your floor — it reveals what's already inside it. Using a sequence of progressively finer diamond grinding pads, we cut through the surface layer to expose the concrete's natural aggregate, then polish it to whatever sheen level you want: a subtle cream finish, a mid-level salt-and-pepper texture, or a high-aggregate mirror shine.
Because the finish is the concrete itself — not a coating applied on top — there's nothing to peel, chip, or delaminate. Polished concrete is also LEED-friendly, easy to maintain with a damp mop, and genuinely improves with age as the surface micro-hardness increases.
Choose the grit level that matches the look you want — and add protective treatments for even longer life.
The surface paste cream is retained, showing minimal aggregate. Result is a smooth, consistent satin sheen — ideal where a uniform, understated look is preferred over heavy aggregate visibility. Popular for offices and retail.
Fine sand and small aggregate begins to emerge at the surface, creating the characteristic "salt and pepper" look. Higher gloss than cream level. Extremely popular for commercial lobbies, restaurants, and modern residential floors.
Deep grinding exposes the full stone aggregate in the mix — pea gravel, river rock, or decorative aggregate become the visual centerpiece. Polished to a high mirror shine. The most dramatic and premium polished concrete result.
A lithium silicate or silica densifier is applied mid-process, chemically reacting with calcium hydroxide in the concrete to form additional CSH crystals. This hardens and densifies the surface at a molecular level — dramatically increasing scratch and abrasion resistance.
A penetrating stain-guard sealer applied after final polish repels oil, water, and common commercial stains. Invisible when cured, it won't change the finish level or sheen. Recommended for any polished floor exposed to food service, vehicle traffic, or high foot traffic.
For high-gloss finishes in commercial, wet, or public environments, a micro-grit anti-slip additive can be incorporated into the final sealer stage. Provides measurable slip resistance without altering the visual appearance of the polished surface.
We evaluate the slab's hardness, existing condition, crack locations, and aggregate type. This determines which grit sequence is appropriate and whether any repairs are needed before grinding begins. Existing coatings must be removed first.
We start with coarse-grit metal-bond diamond pads (typically 30–80 grit) to cut the surface flat, remove any existing coatings, and begin aggregate exposure at the desired level. Cracks and imperfections are patched with color-matched filler.
Transitioning from metal-bond to resin-bond diamond pads, we work through progressively finer grits — typically 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1500+ — each pass refining the surface and increasing the sheen level. This step cannot be rushed without sacrificing finish quality.
Applied during the mid-grit stage, the lithium silicate densifier is worked into the concrete and allowed to fully react before polishing continues. This is the step most contractors skip — and the reason their polished floors don't hold up as long.
The finished surface is cleaned thoroughly, then a penetrating stain-guard sealer is applied. Optional anti-slip additive is incorporated at this stage. We review care and maintenance instructions with you before we leave.
Polished concrete is one of the most durable commercial flooring options available. It reflects ambient light, reducing lighting costs. It doesn't harbor allergens or bacteria. It requires only a damp mop for routine maintenance — no stripping, waxing, or recoating cycles.
Polished concrete uses the existing slab as the finished floor — no added materials, no VOC-containing coatings, no landfill waste from old flooring. It qualifies for LEED credits under Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality categories.