Category: POLISHING SOLUTIONS
Size Available: 3''/4''
Connection Available: Velcro
Grit Available: 50-100-200-400-800-1500-3000#
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.
