Polished concrete costs USD 30-80 per square meter installed, depending on the gloss level, slab condition, and region. A basic 400-grit polish runs toward the lower end; a high-gloss 3000-grit epoxy-like finish with dye and aggregate exposure runs toward the upper end. The polishing pads themselves are a small fraction of the total installed cost.
Our resin polishing pads are used for the 50 to 3000 grit sequence that produces a mirror finish.
| Finish level | Grit range | Typical cost per m2 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic grind and seal | 50-150 | $15-25 |
| Commercial polish | 500-800 | $30-45 |
| High gloss / showroom | 1500-3000 | $50-80 |
| Decorative (dye, sawcut, aggregate exposure) | Variable | $60-100+ |
A cheap polishing pad that wears out after 200 m2 looks cheaper per unit, but if it scratches the floor or leaves uneven gloss, the contractor has to re-grind from a coarser grit. That is where jobs go over budget. Premium resin pads from resin polishing pads category last longer and leave a more consistent gloss.
A: Over its life, yes. Polished concrete lasts 10+ years with no recoating, while epoxy needs redoing every 3-5 years. Upfront cost is comparable to mid-range tile.
A: Yes, but the sealer or paint must be removed first with PCD tooling. That adds to the cost.
Resin pads are typically $1-4 per pad and cover 100-300 m2, so pad cost is about $0.02-0.05/m2—a tiny fraction of the installed price.
Budget realistically by finish level, not by a single number. If you are buying resin pads at scale for a polishing crew, contact JOY TECH for factory-direct pricing on 50 through 3000 grit.
