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Resurfacing & Overlays: Concrete Coatings; Concrete Overlay Supplies; Concrete Resurfacer
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Stamps & Stenciling: Concrete Stamps; Concrete Stencils
Forms & Molds: Concrete Forms; Concrete Molds
Tools & Equipment: Polishing Equipment; Surface Preparation Equipment; Concrete Tools; Concrete Power Tools; Concrete Equipment; Saw Blade Supplies; Concrete Fasteners; Concrete Pumps
Protection & Maintenance: Concrete Sealers
Concrete Mix: Concrete Admixtures; Ready Mix Supplies

Summary of the Basic Polishing Steps

Remove existing coatings (for thick coatings, use a 16- or 20-grit diamond abrasive or more aggressive tool specifically for coating removal, such as a T-Rex^TM).
Seal cracks and joints with an epoxy or other semi-rigid filler.
Grind with a 30- or 40-grit metal-bonded diamond.
Grind with an 80-grit metal-bonded diamond.
Grind with a 150-grit metal-bonded diamond (or finer, if desired).
Apply a chemical hardener to densify the concrete.
Polish with a 100- or 200-grit resin-bond diamond, or a combination of the two.
Polish with a 400-grit resin-bond diamond.
Polish with an 800-grit resin-bond diamond.
Finish with a 1500- or 3000-grit resin-bond diamond (depending on the desired sheen level).
Optional: Apply a stain guard to help protect the polished surface and make it easier to maintain.