Polished concrete is achieved by mechanically grinding, honing, and polishing the concrete surface. The concrete can be colored with a dye and polished to a variety of sheen. Much like sanding a piece of wood, the more passes and the higher grit you polish with, the higher the gloss factor will be. Polished concrete floors are extremely durable, starting with the high durability of concrete. We then further harden the surface throughout the process and increase stain resistance to create a beautiful, resilient floor. The finish in polished concrete floors utilizes the existing concrete, so any imperfections in the concrete surface may show through. For heavily patched, stained, or uneven concrete, this may not be the best option for a finish, depending upon the design of the space.