Best suited to
Commercial and industrial buildings with new or existing concrete slabs.
Core service / UK-wide
Concrete
polishing.
Diamond-ground, densified and mechanically polished concrete floors delivered from slab assessment to final protection.
The right system
Make the slab itself the finished floor.
Concrete polishing is a mechanical process applied to a suitable existing or newly placed slab. The appearance comes from the concrete already on site: aggregate, colour variation, joints and repairs all remain part of the result.
The important early decision is whether the slab can meet the brief without an overlay. A survey and sample area should establish achievable aggregate exposure, sheen, edge finish and the work needed to deal with cracks or contamination.
Primary outcome
A durable mechanically polished surface specified around exposure and sheen.
Designed for
commercial and industrial projects.
Technical overview
What concrete polishing means in practice.
Concrete polishing is a mechanical process that refines the surface of a suitable concrete slab with progressively finer diamond tooling. A densifier is used to strengthen the surface before the specified sheen and protective treatment are completed.
Choose it when
the structural slab can become the finished floor and lifecycle value, cleanability and a natural concrete appearance matter.
Check before specifying
slab strength, flatness, curing history, contamination, previous coatings, repairs and the realistic level of aggregate exposure.
Finish expectations
Aggregate exposure and sheen are separate choices. A mock-up should show likely tonal variation, repairs and edge treatment.
Cleaning + maintenance
Use neutral cleaning chemistry, suitable auto-scrubber pads and prompt spill removal. Periodic burnishing or guard renewal depends on traffic and the specified finish.
Use polished screed where the existing slab cannot provide the required visual consistency or surface quality.
Specification framework
Decisions to fix before tender.
01Slab condition
Record strength, flatness, cracks, joints, historic coatings, contamination and repairs before selecting the cut.
02Visual standard
Agree aggregate exposure and sheen separately, with a representative trial including edges and repaired areas.
03Use + safety
Describe wheeled and pedestrian traffic, spill exposure, slip considerations and required cleaning methods.
04Programme
Allow for dust management, phased access, sample approval, protection and handover cleaning.
Delivery method
Surveyed, sampled and delivered in-house.
Site survey + substrate review
Condition, flatness, contamination, repairs, access and programme constraints are recorded.
Finish specification + sample
Appearance, performance and realistic slab variation are agreed before full installation.
Controlled installation
Our specialist team manages preparation, finishing, protection and handover.
Specification questions
Questions to settle early.
Can an existing slab be polished?
Often, but suitability depends on soundness, flatness, previous finishes, contamination and repair history. A trial area is the clearest way to test the proposed finish.
Will it be completely stain-proof?
No. Densifiers and protective treatments can improve cleanability, but concrete remains a porous material. Spill response and maintenance still matter.
How should a polished floor be cleaned?
Use the cleaning method and chemistry agreed for the finish; avoid aggressive products and abrasive pads that can damage protection or reduce sheen.
Start a conversation
Discuss your concrete polishing project.
Send the location, approximate area, construction stage, intended use and programme. Include plans or photographs if available; we can then discuss the most suitable next step.