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Concrete Grinding & Polishing

Mirror-finish polished concrete and grind-and-seal floors. Grind, hone, polish, densify, seal. Engineered concrete floors built to last decades.

Mirror-finish polished concrete floor with red and blue aggregate by Claraseal Melbourne

Quick facts

Polished concrete in Melbourne costs $80–$180 per m² for true diamond-polished floors and $55–$110 per m² for grind-and-seal. The difference: true polished concrete is mechanically polished through up to 3000 grit — the gloss comes from the concrete itself and lasts 30+ years with no coatings to peel or yellow. Grind-and-seal applies a topical sealer for the gloss and needs re-coating every 5–10 years.

What it is

The work, simply.

We grind raw or existing concrete with progressively finer diamond pads, from 30 grit through to 3000, until the surface is mirror-flat. We then chemically densify the concrete to lock in its strength, and polish to your chosen finish.

Best for

  • New residential builds and renovations
  • Warehouses and showrooms
  • Cafes, restaurants, retail fit-outs
  • Garages and workshops
  • Existing concrete you want to keep

Our process

How we deliver this.

  1. 01

    Site survey

    We assess slab condition, moisture, joints, and the aggregate exposure level you're after: cream finish, salt-and-pepper, or full-aggregate exposure.

  2. 02

    Grind down

    Heavy-cut diamond grinding removes the surface layer to expose the slab's character. Industrial dust extraction means we leave your space cleaner than we found it.

  3. 03

    Hone & densify

    Progressive grits hone the surface flat, then we apply lithium silicate densifier. The chemistry hardens the concrete to its core.

  4. 04

    Polish & seal

    Final polishing pads (up to 3000 grit) build the gloss. Penetrating impregnator sealer locks out water and stains. Invisible. No flake, no peel.

What you get

The result.
Built to last.

  • Mirror, satin, or matte finish, your call
  • Engineered to last 30+ years
  • Resistant to spills, scratches, and wear
  • Seamless surface, no grout or joints to clean
  • Cool in summer, works with underfloor heating

FAQs

Polished Concrete questions, answered.

What's the difference between polished concrete and grind-and-seal?
True polished concrete is mechanically polished with diamond pads, so the gloss comes from the concrete itself. Grind-and-seal grinds the concrete then applies a topical sealer for the gloss. Polished concrete is more durable and premium; grind-and-seal is faster and cheaper. We do both, and we recommend based on your slab and budget.
Can you polish my existing concrete floor?
Almost always yes. We grind off the top layer to remove glue, paint, or old coatings, then polish. Existing slabs often look better than new ones because they have character.
How much aggregate gets exposed?
You choose: cream finish (no aggregate), salt-and-pepper (small stones visible), or full-aggregate exposure (deep grind, river-stone look). We'll show you finished examples on site before grinding.
Is it slippery?
Less slippery than tile when sealed correctly. We use anti-slip additives in wet-area sealers (kitchens, bathrooms, pool surrounds) to keep slip-resistance high.

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