Grinding pads (coarse, metal or aggressive resin bond) remove material, level floors and strip coatings; polishing pads (fine resin bond) refine the surface and build gloss. Use grinding pads for the early stages (50–200 grit) and polishing pads from 400 grit upward — they are different jobs in the same sequence.
| Factor | Grinding Pads | Polishing Pads |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Stock removal, levelling | Refining, gloss |
| Grit | Coarse: 25–200 | Fine: 400–3000 |
| Bond | Metal or coarse resin | Resin, often flexible |
| Result | Flat, scratched surface | Smooth, glossy finish |
| Water/dust | Often dry or wet | Usually with dust control |
A:No. Grinding pads are too aggressive and leave deep scratches. Switch to resin polishing pads for gloss.
A:Only if the floor needs levelling or coating removal. A smooth, clean floor can start directly at the polishing stage.
A:When the surface is flat and the previous grit's scratches are uniform, move to the next finer grit.
Grinding levels, polishing refines. Use metal-bond grinding pads for the heavy work and resin polishing pads for the finish. For a smooth transition, try pads like the Diamond Resin Floor Polishing Pads (JOY-RFP-02) and the Diamond Resin Polishing Pads for Concrete & Terrazzo Floor (JOY-RFP-01), with the 3'' Diamond Resin Floor Polishing Pads (JOY-RFP-05) for lighter jobs.
