New Jersey Concrete Countertops

Polished Custom Concrete

CMA Group can polish a new or an older concrete floor and they will never need waxing or coating. Polished concrete is fast becoming the ultimate no-wax flooring material. CMA has provided many happy smooth, high-luster floors, which can be stained then polished to replicate the look of polished stone.

Polishing concrete is similar to sanding wood. CMA Group uses heavy-duty polishing machines equipped with progressively finer grits of diamond-impregnated segments or disks (akin to sandpaper) are used to gradually grind down surfaces to the desired degree of shine and smoothness.

During the final polishing step, CMA Group will spread a commercial polishing compound onto the surface to give the floor a bit more sheen. These compounds also help clean any residue remaining on the surface from the polishing process and leave a dirt-resistant finish. The sealer sinks into the concrete and is translucent. It not only protects the concrete from the inside out, it also hardens and densifies the concrete.

If the decision is made to polish concrete in advance of the concrete being poured, there is a stunning array of available options:

• Color can be applied to the concrete mix or seeded into the top layer of the mix. Your color palette is unlimited.
• Integrally colored concrete can be used.
• Glass can be seeded into the mix. The polishing process will reveal the glass pieces.
• Nails, bolts, computer chips, or any other objects can be seeded into the mix and then polished smooth. Use your imagination!
• Think patterns and stamping. Learn more about stamping here.