Quick Answer

For a 1,000 m² floor, budget roughly 1 set of pads per grit per machine per 400–600 m² on medium concrete — so a full 7-grit sequence needs about 12–18 sets total. Hard concrete, coarse starting grits and heavy levelling increase consumption; test a small area first and scale the number.

Key Features That Affect Consumption

• Concrete hardness: hard slabs wear resin pads faster in the coarse stages.
• Floor condition: levelling and coating removal use up metal-bond pads, not resin pads.
• Grit stage: coarse grits (50–200) wear fastest; fine grits (1500–3000) last much longer.
• Machine and technique: proper RPM, flat pads and clean floors extend pad life.

How to Estimate Your Order

Stage	Sets per 1,000 m² (medium concrete)
50–100 (metal)	2–3
200–400 (resin)	2–3
800–1500 (resin)	2
3000 (resin)	1–2
Burnishing	1–2

How to Budget Correctly

• Run a test on 50–100 m² first and measure pad wear per area.
• Order 10–15% extra for breakdowns and mistakes.
• Buy coarse stages in higher quantity — they do the heavy work.
• Keep spares of the 3000-grit stage for the finish day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many pads are in a set?

A:A set matches your machine head — commonly 3, 6, 9 or 12 pads for planetary and single-head grinders. Check your drive plate.

Q: Do finer grits last longer than coarse ones?

A:Yes. Finer resin pads remove little material and can last several times longer than coarse pads.

Q: Is it cheaper to buy pads in bulk?

A:Usually, but only order bulk quantities for the grits you verified in your test — unused fine pads tie up budget.

Conclusion

Plan 12–18 pad sets for 1,000 m² on medium concrete, test first, and weight your order toward the coarse stages. Reliable, consistent pads like the 3'' 15mm Thickness Diamond Dry Polishing Pads (JOY-RFP-06) or the 8 Triangles Diamond Resin Floor Polishing Pads (JOY-RFP-03) help you finish on budget.