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Best Types of Concrete Floors to Polish

Length - 01:29

Although nearly any structurally sound concrete floor can be polished, Harris identifies a few of the exceptions:

  • Freshly placed concrete. You must wait until the concrete has cured to sufficient hardness before polishing.
  • Existing floors that need extensive patching or are extremely soft and porous.
  • Badly spalled surfaces. You'll need to remove the surface layer of concrete using a scarifier before going over the floor with polishing and grinding equipment.