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Polish with a 400-grit resin-bond diamond. Polish with an 800-grit resin-bond diamond. Finish with a 1500- or 3000-grit resin-bond diamond (depending on the desired sheen level). Optional: Apply a stain guard to help protect the polished surface and make it easier to maintain.

Almost any structurally sound concrete floor, whether new or old, can be polished. However there are some exceptions, for example with new floors no special mix design is required to achieve good results ? although the floor should be in place at least 28 days before polishing begins to ensure adequate curing.

Drill Press Restoration (Refurbishing Techniques) Step 1: Find a Tool to Restore. ... Step 2: Inspection. ... Step 3: Rust Removal (Cup Brush With Oil) ... Step 4: Rust Removal (Cup Brush Without Oil) ... Step 5: Rust Removal (Oxalic Acid) ... Step 6: Rust Removal (Electrolysis) ... Step 7: Degreasing. ... Step 8: Painting.

Let's review the process: Coarse grind with 40-grit metal bond (if necessary) Grind with 80-grit metal bond. Apply densifier. Grind with 150 metal bond. Remove scratch pattern from 150 grit with 100/200 resin bond. Remove scratch pattern from 100/200 grit with 400 resin bond. Apply color stains or dyes.

Step-by-Step: Grind with an 80-grit metal-bonded diamond. Grind with a 150-grit metal-bonded diamond (or finer, if desired). Apply a chemical hardener to densify the concrete. Polish with a 100- or 200-grit resin-bond diamond, or a combination of the two.

The answer to ?can I polish concrete floors myself? is yes, but only in a limited set of circumstances. DIY projects should only be attempted on newly poured slabs that are clean and in good condition. A matte finish is also preferable, as fewer sets of diamond polishing tools will be required.