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A Little Polishing Will Bring The Concrete Back To Life



 
A relatively simple way to turn dull and drab concrete floors into something sparkling and eye-catching is through concrete polishing.  The resulting surface will not only be glossy, but easy to clean and will add to the life of the floor as well.  The finish will ultimately protect the concrete surface against wear and tear and will add years to its life.

Prior to the phase of actual concrete polishing, in most cases, you will probably need to use a concrete grinder or more precisely a concrete floor grinder.  The effect will be to create a uniformly smooth surface that will allow for complete and effective polishing.  In addition, with a concrete floor grinder the aggregate beneath the surface will often be exposed to give a more decorative look.

The first part is usually requires a few steps.  With the grinder you will use a segment, disk or pad that is diamond-impregnated.  With a number of passes you will gradually sand or grind down the floor surface.  Gradually you will switch to finer and finer discs until the surface reaches the sought after smoothness and shine.

A final step is often taken whereby a commercial polishing compound is spread onto the floor to create a more brilliant finish. The polishing compound can also help clean off any remaining residue so that the finish is completely clean.  There are numerous brands of polishing pads that you can decide from. Many of the higher end Onfloor polishing pads can be purchased in packs for $300-$400.  Klindex, Lozenge, HTC-America, Leitch &Co. and GranQuartz are some other companies that offer a range of products to help you with your concrete polishing needs.

Given the cost of the equipment and the number of concrete you're best bet is probably to hire a contractor or professional.  You can rent the equipment in many areas, but if you don't have any prior experience, again you might be better suited to hire someone with experience.

You may also need to polish some hard to get at surfaces, steps/stairs or countertops.  There are loads of concrete polishing tools available to perform these tasks.  A countertop or stair project might be a job that you can take on yourself.  The tools are less expensive and generally much easier to use.  Concrete polishing equipment can be found at reasonable prices at almost any home improvement store.  Amigo concrete polishing pads for hand held polishers, for example, can be purchase for as little as $10.00.

The polishing process is similar to that of polishing concrete floors.  One of the keys is to take a methodical approach and slowly go over the entire surface a number of times.  You need to make sure that you are careful not to overly focus on any area so as to avoid uneven polishing.  Similarly, there are pads of varying coarseness to allow you to achieve the desired shine.

Concrete polishing in the end can produce some incredibly stunning results.  Over the long haul, care for your floor or countertops or other surfaces, you will have a lifetime of beauty as your reward.



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