Category: POLISHING SOLUTIONS
The JOY-RFP-BP2 burnishing pad is a natural-hair floor pad designed for high-speed dry burnishing of polished concrete floors. It is a spray-type hair pad: diamond grit is sprayed onto the pad surface, allowing the pad to cut, refine and impart a high-gloss sheen in a single pass. Step 1, 2 and 3 correspond to 800#, 1500# and 3000# grit respectively, covering the complete finishing range from scratch refinement to mirror-like gloss.
Key Features:
Natural-hair fiber pad — flexible yet resilient for consistent floor contact
Spray diamond grit onto the pad for an adjustable cutting action
Steps 1/2/3 match 800#, 1500# and 3000# grit for a complete finishing sequence
Ultra-sheen surface shine with tough-surface durability
Dry polishing — no water required, clean and convenient on site
Full grit range 50#-3000# available and customizable
Specifications:
ItemSpecificationPolishing MethodDry polishing of concreteDiameter4'' / 5'' / 7'' / 9'' / 11'' / 13'' / 17'' / 20'' / 27''Step 1 (Fine) — 800#Refining and light scratch removalStep 2 (Ultra-fine) — 1500#Final refinement toward high glossStep 3 (Mirror) — 3000#Mirror-polish high-gloss finishGrit Range50# / 100# / 200# / 400# / 800# / 1500# / 3000#Grit TypeSprayed diamond grit (customizable)
Other sizes and grit combinations are available upon request.
Applications:
Dry burnishing of polished concrete floors
High-gloss finishing of concrete, terrazzo and cement-based floors
Removal of light scratches and hazing on hardened surfaces
Maintenance burnishing for commercial and industrial floors
How to Choose:
Use Step 1 (800#) to refine the surface and remove fine scratches left by previous grits
Follow with Step 2 (1500#) to build the gloss level
Finish with Step 3 (3000#) for the highest mirror-like shine
For stronger cutting, choose coarser grits (50#-400#) or request a customized grit spray
Select the pad diameter to match your burnisher machine plate
Terminology:
Burnishing pad — a high-speed floor pad that polishes and shines floor surfaces
Spray grit — diamond abrasive applied to the pad surface for cutting action
Mesh (#) — grit number; the higher the number, the finer the abrasive and the higher the gloss
Dry polishing — polishing without water, using machine heat to aid the finish
Ultra-sheen — a high-gloss, mirror-like surface finish
Safety Tips:
Follow the burnisher's speed and pressure settings recommended by the machine manufacturer
Keep the pad flat to avoid over-pressure that can burn the concrete
Work in overlapping passes for a uniform sheen
Stop the machine before changing pads or checking the surface
Wear dust protection when dry polishing and ventilate the work area
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What are Steps 1, 2 and 3? A: Step 1 is 800#, Step 2 is 1500# and Step 3 is 3000# — a finishing sequence from refinement to mirror gloss.
Q: How do I use this hair pad? A: Spray diamond grit onto the pad, then burnish the concrete surface dry at high speed until the desired sheen is reached.
Q: What grits are available? A: 50#, 100#, 200#, 400#, 800#, 1500# and 3000#, and other grits can be customized.
Q: Can it be used wet? A: It is designed for dry polishing of concrete; use water only if your machine and site allow.
Q: What diameters do you offer? A: 4'', 5'', 7'', 9'', 11'', 13'', 17'', 20'' and 27''.
Diamond polishing tools use resin-bonded diamond particles to progressively refine ground surfaces into a smooth, glossy finish. Applied in a sequence of increasing grit sizes from 50# to 3000#, these pads and discs transform rough concrete or stone into a reflective, low-maintenance surface. Polishing is the final stage of decorative concrete and stone restoration, producing the high-gloss floors seen in retail stores, warehouses, showrooms, and luxury residences.
| Bond Type | Resin-bonded / hybrid |
| Diamond Grit | 50# – 3000# polishing sequence |
| Backing | Hook & loop (Velcro) or magnetic |
| Working Surface | Concrete, marble, granite, terrazzo |
| Use Condition | Wet polishing recommended |
| Thickness | 3mm – 10mm working layer |
Start with a metal-bond 50# or 100# grit to flatten the floor, then transition to resin-bond pads at 200# or 400#
For standard gloss, follow 50→100→200→400→800→1500→3000#; for satin finish stop at 800#
Use densifier (lithium or sodium silicate) after 200# grit to harden the surface and improve polish clarity
Select pad diameter matching your machine — 3" for edge polishers, 17" for floor buffers, 20–27" for planetary polishers
A phenolic or epoxy matrix that holds diamond particles for polishing. Softer than metal bond, it conforms to surface irregularities and produces a fine finish.
The progressive order of diamond grit sizes used to polish a surface. Each finer grit removes the scratches left by the previous one, building clarity and gloss.
A chemical hardener (typically lithium silicate) applied during polishing that reacts with concrete to increase surface hardness and improve polish retention.
The ability of a polished surface to reflect images clearly. Measured in gloss units (GU), with 3000# polished concrete typically reaching 70–90 GU.
Start with 50# metal bond, then 100#, 200# resin, 400#, 800#, 1500#, and finish at 3000# for a high-gloss surface. Skip grits only if the previous scratch pattern is fully removed. Apply densifier after 200#.
Wet polishing produces a finer finish, reduces dust, and extends pad life, but requires water management. Dry polishing is faster and more convenient on job sites without water access. Resin pads work well in both conditions.
A resin pad typically covers 200–500 m² per grit step. Coarser grits (50–200#) wear faster than finer grits. Using water significantly extends pad life by 30–50%.
Common causes: skipping grit steps, insufficient passes at each grit, hardener not applied or not cured, or pads glazed over. Ensure each grit fully removes previous scratches, apply densifier after 200#, and dress pads if they stop cutting.
Yes, but outdoor polished concrete requires a penetrating sealer to protect from UV and weathering. Use a 800# finish (satin) rather than 3000# for better slip resistance outdoors.
Polishing uses diamond abrasives to physically cut and refine the surface. Burnishing uses a very fine abrasive or chemical to create a temporary surface shine that wears off. Polished concrete is permanent and requires no wax.
