Quick Answer

Polishing looks simple but the results depend on the order and the tooling. Run resin burnish pads in this order: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 grit stage. Each grit stage removes the scratch marks left by the previous one.

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About Why You Cannot Skip Grits

Key points for the polishing sequence.

If you jump from 100 to 400, the 400 pad cannot strip the deep 100-grit stage scratch marks.

This stage decides how much reflection the floor finally shows.

The Standard Sequence

What matters most in this stage.

Our resin burnish pads is sold as a full 7-stage set from 50 to 3000.

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

Wet vs Dry Polishing

The practical details.

• Dry burnishing: faster, more suitable for existing occupied spaces. Use HEPA industrial vacuum.
• Wet burnishing: more suitable for hard concrete and terrazzo. Leaves a clearer mirror finish. Requires cleanup.

Crews that rush this part rarely get a mirror finish.

Pro Tips on a Consistent Finish

Key points for the polishing sequence.

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• Use a densifying sealing layer between 200 and 400 grit stage for most suitable outcomes.
• Do not rush. Each grit stage requires one full pass at the right speed.
• Keep the grinder level; tilting causes swirl marks.
• Change pads the moment they glaze or scratch mark loads up.

This stage decides how much reflection the floor finally shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Am I able to start at 100 if the slab was already ground?

A: In short, Yes. If the floor already has a clean 50-grit stage metal-bond scratch mark, start resin at 100. However if you can still see 30-grit stage scratch marks, go back to 50 resin.

Q: How long does each pad last?

A: The practical answer is, Typically 200-500 m2 per set, depending on concrete hardness. Softer pads (50-200) wear faster; 1500-3000 last longer.

Q: Should I need a separate burnishing pad?

A: For most jobs, For a true mirror finish, yes. A high-friction burnishing pad at 1500+ rotations per minute brings out the reflection after 3000 grit stage.

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Conclusion

Follow the grit ladder in order, keep the pads flat, and the gloss builds predictably. The grit stage sequence is non-negotiable: 50-100-200-400-800-1500-3000.