Concrete polishing is the process of mechanically grinding, honing, and burnishing a concrete slab to achieve a smooth, reflective surface. In Surrey, BC, it is one of the fastest-growing floor upgrades for homes, condos, retail spaces, and warehouses. A polished concrete floor does not peel, chip, or delaminate. It reflects light, resists stains, and — once properly sealed — needs nothing more than a damp mop to maintain.
What's Included
When You Need This Service
Your finished basement has a raw concrete slab you want to use as living space without laying flooring
Your commercial retail floor has worn-out VCT tile, epoxy, or glue residue and needs a fresh start
Your condo or townhouse has a builder-grade slab you want polished rather than covered with hardwood or laminate
Your warehouse or industrial unit needs a hygienic, dust-free floor that can handle forklift traffic
You are renovating a kitchen and want a seamless, easy-clean surface that works with radiant in-floor heating
Our Process
Site Visit and Assessment
We walk the slab, check moisture readings with a calcium chloride test, map any cracks or high spots, and confirm what coatings or adhesives need to come off. You get a firm quote — no surprises.
Prep and Grinding
Heavy planetary grinders with 16-segment diamond tooling remove the top layer and any coatings. We step through 30, 50, and 100-grit metal-bond diamonds until the floor is flat and the aggregate is exposed to your chosen level.
Crack Repair
Active cracks get stabilised with epoxy injection; cosmetic cracks get filled with colour-matched grout or semi-rigid polyurea filler so they read as character, not damage.
Densifier Application
A lithium silicate or sodium silicate densifier is applied and allowed to react with the calcium hydroxide in the concrete. This chemically hardens the surface, reducing porosity and virtually eliminating dusting.
Progressive Honing
Resin-bond diamond pads progress through 200, 400, and 800 grit. Each pass refines scratches from the previous one. At 800 grit you get a satin finish; continuing to 1,500 or 3,000 delivers the high-gloss mirror look.
Sealer and Guard
A penetrating stain guard keeps spills from soaking in. For commercial floors we typically add a topical hardener for extra abrasion resistance. Residential gloss floors get a burnishable guard for easy re-activation later.
Final Burnish and Handoff
A high-speed burnisher brings up the final reflectivity. We photograph the finished floor, walk you through care instructions, and leave a small bottle of pH-neutral maintenance cleaner.
Why Choose Surrey Concrete Polishing Co.
Concrete Polishing Questions
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