Quick Answer

A polished finish is built step by step, and every grit stage has a job to do. As a planning rule, budget roughly 0.5–1 metal-bonded matrix disc, 0.3–0.5 transitional pad, and 0.2–0.4 resin pad per 10 m² per stage for normal concrete. For a full 17-stage burnish, plan 1–3 of each grit stage pad per 10 m² depending on the surface.

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What Drives Pad Wear

What matters most in this stage.

• Diamond quality and bond — premium pads last 1.5–3x longer than economy pads.
• Equipment and pressure — heavier equipment and more pressure cut faster but wear pads faster.
• Slab hardness and condition — coarse, hard or coated slabs eat metal-bonded matrix pads fast.
• Grit stage and stage — low grit stages (30–100#) wear fastest; fine resin pads last longest.

Miss this step and the gloss will not come up evenly.

Typical Consumption Ranges

The practical details.

Crews that rush this part rarely get a mirror finish.

A Practical Guide to Estimate Your Job

Key points for the polishing sequence.

• Inspect the slab — do a assess area first (5–10 m²) and measure actual pad wear.
• Add 10–15% buffer — for patches, edges and rework.
• Count by stage — multiply per-stage consumption by floor area and stages.

This stage decides how much reflection the floor finally shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: In what way many steps should I quote for a standard warehouse floor?

A: In short, Most of the time, 5–7 stages: 2–3 metal-bonded matrix, 1–2 transitional, 2–3 resin. Consumption per stage is easier to quote than total pads.

Q: Do I premium pads really last longer?

A: The practical answer is, Yes — quality diamond concentration and bond tuning can triple pad life, which frequently lowers total cost despite the higher unit price.

Q: How exactly do I reduce pad consumption?

A: For most jobs, Start with the correct grit stage (don't over-abrade), keep pads level, clean between stages, and use the right bond for the slab.

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Conclusion

Follow the grit ladder in order, keep the pads flat, and the gloss builds predictably. JOY TECH can help you pick bonds that match your slab and equipment.