Concrete Polishing

• Pads - [1]
• Amazon - [2]. Hook and loop means velcro attachment of pads.

• 9 Days to polish -

• Polished vs epoxy -

Sourcing

• Orbital sander pads - [3]
• Use 6 of these at one time mounted to a common bar, if you have open space to work with. Each is under 4 lb, so 24 lb total + mounting bar. 3A each for a total of 18A
  • Hercules- [4]
  • Bauer - [5]
  • Performax - Menards $31 - [6]
• Start with bulk grinding of rough spots - [7] - using a regular grinder:

• Start with 50 grit dry - $10 for one - [8]

Diamond Cups

• Come up to 9" grinder size - [9]
• $44 for 7" - [10]

Going Pro

• 22", 12 pad sander - 500-1000 sf/hr rate - [11]. If there are 8 grind steps - that is a whole day job for 500 sf.
• 15 amp - 11" width. [12]