Quick Answer

Polishing looks simple but the results depend on the order and the tooling. Use wet pads for natural stone, terrazzo and projects where fine dust is prohibited; use dry pads for concrete slabs when you require speed and portability with a industrial vacuum-shrouded grinder. Wet burnishing gives a slightly cooler cut and higher mirror finish on stone; dry burnishing is faster on concrete and easier to manage on site.

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About Key Features Compared

Key points for the polishing sequence.

This stage decides how much reflection the floor finally shows.

Choose: Step-by-Step

What matters most in this stage.

• Indoor occupied space → dry pads with a HEPA industrial vacuum.
• Marble or granite → wet pads to stop heat and achieve deep mirror finish.
• Terrazzo restoration → either works; wet gives a more suitable finish on softer matrix.
• Large concrete warehouse → dry pads for production speed.

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

How to Use It Correctly

The practical details.

• Dry: attach dust extraction before starting; run at the pad's rated rotations per minute.
• Wet: keep a steady water flow, collect grinding slurry, and stop if the pad loads.
• Stage through the grit stage sequence; clean the floor between grit stages either way.

Crews that rush this part rarely get a mirror finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it possible to the same pad be used wet and dry?

A: For most jobs, No. Wet and dry pads use different resin formulations. Use each pad only as intended.

Q: Is it necessary to dry pads burn stone?

A: In short, On hard natural stone, dry pads can generate heat and burn resin. Wet is safer on marble and granite.

Q: Which is cheaper per square metre?

A: The practical answer is, Dry burnishing on concrete is in most cases cheaper (faster, less water management), but on stone, wet frequently achieves the required mirror finish in fewer passes.

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Conclusion

Work the sequence completely and the surface rewards you with a clean, bright gloss. For a reliable dry range, try the 3'' 15mm Thickness Diamond Dry burnish pads (JOY-RFP-06); for general concrete and terrazzo burnishing, the 3'' Diamond Resin Floor burnish pads (JOY-RFP-05) is a solid choice.