Polishing concrete involves grinding concrete that has been treated with a chemical densifier that removes blemishes, and increases density. Polishing the concrete with specialised tools, fitted with diamond padding, then smooths out any peaks and valleys that may be showing. This then exposes the aggregate that has been added to the mix, creating a flat and shined surface. The resulting texture is called: Polished Concrete. There are quite a few choices of polished concrete finishes e.g. Hiperfloor, full grind and seal, light grinds (to achieve a hit-and-miss with the exposure of the aggregates, usually referred to as salt & pepper), natural concrete finishes and more. There is also a range of different sealers e.g. high gloss and satin (low sheen). Each different choice of finish is carried out in a similar but has slight changes in the process.

There are many benefits from polishing concrete besides a great looking floor.

• Polished concrete makes use of the materials already present, eliminating the need to install extra floor coverings such as floorboards and carpet
• Polished concrete is low maintenance, and is far more durable than any other flooring applications which means less maintenance
• Accompanied with special sealers provided by Metro Mix, polished concrete can be virtually impenetrable making it easy to clean and keeps it looking great
• Concrete’s chemical compound reduces dust mite and allergen problems, as well preventing any mould growth