American Grinder Company | Xtreme Floors 4 Life

When one enters an office, home or warehouse, one of the major features that capture attention is the floor. A well-polished floor can be a very welcoming and calming sight. As much as concrete is hard, it can also be polished to give it a shine and sophisticated look. It is popular in schools, retail malls, warehouses, offices and many public spaces. To get that shiny surface, it needs specialized equipment do that particular job. The equipment used is called a concrete grinder. They are usually used to grind down the surface of the concrete using a combination of diamond abrasives and metal bond. The floor is also treated with a densifier. Resin bond abrasives are also used to achieve the desired smoothness and shine. Concrete diamond abrasives come in different grits from a high of 3000 grit to a minimum of 16grit.To get the best result use the highest amount of grit 3000.For a floor to be considered polished, it has to reach a grit of above 400. The finished work is us