Click here to see examples of mechanically polished concrete.
Can you do polished concrete outside.
It could become slippery when exposed to wet weather and environments like your pool.
Continue reading about polished concrete coatings.
Then apply 2 thin coats of sealer to the concrete waiting 2 to 4 hours between each coat so it can dry.
Switch to a 2500 grit pad and polish to a fine finish.
A polished concrete floor requires very little maintenance.
Wait one day after placing the stain.
Polished concrete can be good in a lot of aspects but a highly polished concrete surface in your outdoor areas can be dangerous.
In fact grind and seal can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
On the downside while still more durable than other outdoor flooring options like tiles grind and seal concrete requires more maintenance than honed concrete.
Apply polishing compound onto the entire patio surface.
A grind and seal however can be used for indoors or outdoors and is a cheaper alternative to the authentic polished concrete and very popular in cafes and restaurants as well as outdoor areas garages driveways and homes.
Use a 60 grit resin pad to polish the patio surface.
Regular vacuuming and an occasional damp mop will keep it looking beautiful for many years.
To polish concrete start by grinding the surface with a concrete grinder which you can rent at a hardware store.
Successively switch to finer grit pads to achieve a shine.
The good thing is that you can add a non slip grit to the polished concrete to ensure the surface is slip resistant.
If you would like to learn how to polish concrete it would be worth the money to take a course.
One of the advantages of grind and seal is that you can carry the polished concrete look from internal to external areas.
Apply non stick concrete sealant and allow it to dry.
Step 7 fine polish.