Concrete Polishing - Revision history

Marcin at 22:12, 19 April 2021

2021-04-19T22:12:53Z

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	{{Hint\|Polished concrete is considered a green material by [[LEED]]. Polishing provides beautiful finish to standard concrete. It is primarily labor - not exotic materials. 3000 grit is highly polished - [https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/polishing/levels.html]}}		{{Hint\|Polished concrete is considered a green material by [[LEED]]. Polishing provides beautiful finish to standard concrete. It is primarily labor - not exotic materials. 3000 grit is highly polished - [https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/polishing/levels.html]}}

			=Wet or Dry=
			*Dry advantage - no cleanup and shinier. [http://blog.bartellglobal.com/wet-vs-dry-grinding-and-polishing-concrete#:~:text=It's%20very%20difficult%20to%20achieve,is%20a%20much%20better%20option.]
	=About and Materials=		=About and Materials=
	*Pads - [https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Power-Tool-Accessories-Abrasives-Polisher-Accessories/Con-Flex/N-5yc1vZc8yeZmmx?storeSelection=]		*Pads - [https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Power-Tool-Accessories-Abrasives-Polisher-Accessories/Con-Flex/N-5yc1vZc8yeZmmx?storeSelection=]

Marcin: /* Wikipedia Howto */

2021-04-18T03:18:38Z

Wikipedia Howto

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	#Use grout if holes are revealed. Grout is typically cement+water+sand, or epoxy of acid and oil is expected.		#Use grout if holes are revealed. Grout is typically cement+water+sand, or epoxy of acid and oil is expected.
	#Use polish guard - to prevent deep staining from spills		#Use polish guard - to prevent deep staining from spills

			=Cost=
			*$3-12/sf [https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/polishing/cost.html#:~:text=Economical%3A%20You%20can%20expect%20to,floor%20to%20a%20smooth%20surface.]

Marcin: /* Densifier and Guard */

2021-04-13T07:40:57Z

Densifier and Guard

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	*Lithium vs silicate densifier - [https://concretesealersreviews.com/sodium-silicate-vs-lithium-silicate/#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20few%20differences,time%20penetrating%20through%20dense%20surfaces.&text=Lithium%20silicates%20react%20faster.,react%20faster%20than%20sodium%20silicates.]. Lithium penetrates deeper.		*Lithium vs silicate densifier - [https://concretesealersreviews.com/sodium-silicate-vs-lithium-silicate/#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20few%20differences,time%20penetrating%20through%20dense%20surfaces.&text=Lithium%20silicates%20react%20faster.,react%20faster%20than%20sodium%20silicates.]. Lithium penetrates deeper.
	*Sodium silicate densifier - [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Foundation-Armor-1-gal-Concentrated-Sodium-Silicate-Concrete-Sealer-Hardener-and-Densifier-S20001GAL/205719971?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART-71700000081717307-58700006942061315-92700062508088588&gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjnuo8d-zydZiSKZ9RQnUOp1TtYSAN0WFgF4lmNEdrJbFuLxhjwV70gaArGCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds]		*Sodium silicate densifier - [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Foundation-Armor-1-gal-Concentrated-Sodium-Silicate-Concrete-Sealer-Hardener-and-Densifier-S20001GAL/205719971?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART-71700000081717307-58700006942061315-92700062508088588&gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjnuo8d-zydZiSKZ9RQnUOp1TtYSAN0WFgF4lmNEdrJbFuLxhjwV70gaArGCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds]
			*Colloidal silicates appear to be even better? [https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/grinding-polishing/basic-facts-about-colloidal-silica-densifier/]

	=When to Densify?=		=When to Densify?=

Marcin: /* When to Densify? */

2021-04-13T07:22:07Z

When to Densify?

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	*For longest lasting floor - use potassium silicate, which penetrates more. [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]. For shiniest use lithium.		*For longest lasting floor - use potassium silicate, which penetrates more. [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]. For shiniest use lithium.
	*Densifier seals cracks up to 0.7 mm [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]		*Densifier seals cracks up to 0.7 mm [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]
			*Use cementitious filler for cracks [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]

	=Guard or No Guard?=		=Guard or No Guard?=

Marcin: /* When to Densify? */

2021-04-13T07:18:20Z

When to Densify?

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	*Start with 5000 PSI concrete, not 3500 PSI - it will polish better [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]		*Start with 5000 PSI concrete, not 3500 PSI - it will polish better [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]
	*For longest lasting floor - use potassium silicate, which penetrates more. [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]. For shiniest use lithium.		*For longest lasting floor - use potassium silicate, which penetrates more. [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]. For shiniest use lithium.
			*Densifier seals cracks up to 0.7 mm [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]

	=Guard or No Guard?=		=Guard or No Guard?=

Marcin: /* When to Densify? */

2021-04-13T07:16:26Z

When to Densify?

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	*How much to add? Until rejection. No controversy on this. Just read the floor. [https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/grinding-polishing/applying-densifiers-feel-good-about-rejection/]		*How much to add? Until rejection. No controversy on this. Just read the floor. [https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/grinding-polishing/applying-densifiers-feel-good-about-rejection/]
	*Start with 5000 PSI concrete, not 3500 PSI - it will polish better [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]		*Start with 5000 PSI concrete, not 3500 PSI - it will polish better [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]
			*For longest lasting floor - use potassium silicate, which penetrates more. [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]. For shiniest use lithium.

	=Guard or No Guard?=		=Guard or No Guard?=

Marcin: /* When to Densify? */

2021-04-13T07:13:17Z

When to Densify?

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	*If really soft - densify early - so it could be shined at all. [https://www.concretenetwork.com/products-polishing/densifiers/]		*If really soft - densify early - so it could be shined at all. [https://www.concretenetwork.com/products-polishing/densifiers/]
	*How much to add? Until rejection. No controversy on this. Just read the floor. [https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/grinding-polishing/applying-densifiers-feel-good-about-rejection/]		*How much to add? Until rejection. No controversy on this. Just read the floor. [https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/grinding-polishing/applying-densifiers-feel-good-about-rejection/]
			*Start with 5000 PSI concrete, not 3500 PSI - it will polish better [https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2199/finishing-concrete-floors-with-silicate-densifiers/]

	=Guard or No Guard?=		=Guard or No Guard?=

Marcin: /* When to Densify? */

2021-04-13T07:10:43Z

When to Densify?

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	=When to Densify?=		=When to Densify?=
	*200-400 grit step most of the time. [https://diy.hcconcrete.com/faqs/hardeners-densifiers/#:~:text=Typically%20color%20is%20added%20in,3%20polish%20resin%20diamond%20passes.] Otherwise it doesn't penetrate enough? Or prevents you from buffing properly on the higher-shine grit?		*200-400 grit step most of the time. [https://diy.hcconcrete.com/faqs/hardeners-densifiers/#:~:text=Typically%20color%20is%20added%20in,3%20polish%20resin%20diamond%20passes.] Otherwise it doesn't penetrate enough? Or prevents you from buffing properly on the higher-shine grit?
			*If really soft - densify early - so it could be shined at all. [https://www.concretenetwork.com/products-polishing/densifiers/]
			*How much to add? Until rejection. No controversy on this. Just read the floor. [https://www.concretedecor.net/departments/grinding-polishing/applying-densifiers-feel-good-about-rejection/]

	=Guard or No Guard?=		=Guard or No Guard?=

Marcin: /* When to Densify? */

2021-04-13T07:02:14Z

When to Densify?

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	=When to Densify?=		=When to Densify?=
	*200-400 grit step most of the time.		*200-400 grit step most of the time. [https://diy.hcconcrete.com/faqs/hardeners-densifiers/#:~:text=Typically%20color%20is%20added%20in,3%20polish%20resin%20diamond%20passes.] Otherwise it doesn't penetrate enough? Or prevents you from buffing properly on the higher-shine grit?

	=Guard or No Guard?=		=Guard or No Guard?=

Marcin: /* Densifier and Guard */

2021-04-13T07:01:11Z

Densifier and Guard

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	*Lithium vs silicate densifier - [https://concretesealersreviews.com/sodium-silicate-vs-lithium-silicate/#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20few%20differences,time%20penetrating%20through%20dense%20surfaces.&text=Lithium%20silicates%20react%20faster.,react%20faster%20than%20sodium%20silicates.]. Lithium penetrates deeper.		*Lithium vs silicate densifier - [https://concretesealersreviews.com/sodium-silicate-vs-lithium-silicate/#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20few%20differences,time%20penetrating%20through%20dense%20surfaces.&text=Lithium%20silicates%20react%20faster.,react%20faster%20than%20sodium%20silicates.]. Lithium penetrates deeper.
	*Sodium silicate densifier - [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Foundation-Armor-1-gal-Concentrated-Sodium-Silicate-Concrete-Sealer-Hardener-and-Densifier-S20001GAL/205719971?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART-71700000081717307-58700006942061315-92700062508088588&gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjnuo8d-zydZiSKZ9RQnUOp1TtYSAN0WFgF4lmNEdrJbFuLxhjwV70gaArGCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds]		*Sodium silicate densifier - [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Foundation-Armor-1-gal-Concentrated-Sodium-Silicate-Concrete-Sealer-Hardener-and-Densifier-S20001GAL/205719971?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_12_WATERPROOFERS-Multi-NA-Feed-SMART-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_SMART-71700000081717307-58700006942061315-92700062508088588&gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjnuo8d-zydZiSKZ9RQnUOp1TtYSAN0WFgF4lmNEdrJbFuLxhjwV70gaArGCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds]

			=When to Densify?=
			*200-400 grit step most of the time.

	=Guard or No Guard?=		=Guard or No Guard?=