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To understand the philosophy of concrete polishing, below are close-up pictures of a profiled concrete surface next to the corresponding tool used in the picture. Much like sanding wood, concrete polishing consists of a series of scratches that are finer than the previous until a smooth consistent surface remains.
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80-100 Grit Metal Bond Diamond |
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50 Grit REZ/MET Diamond Pad |
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35 Premium Plus Diamond Pad |
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200 Premium Plus Diamond Pad |
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FGS Permashine Densifier Added |
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400 Grit Premium Plus Diamond Pad |
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800 Grit Premium Plus Diamond Pad |
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| By making progressively finer scratches in the surface the concrete exhibits light reflectivity. | ||
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