TECHNICAL DATA SHEET · MECHANICALLY POLISHED CONCRETE
We grind, densify and polish your slab into a seamless, light-reflecting floor — from satin matte to mirror gloss — for homes, showrooms and offices.
True polished concrete isn’t paint or a coating that can peel. It’s the slab itself, mechanically refined through progressively finer diamond grits and chemically densified so the surface hardens, then sealed to repel stains. The result is a floor that gets its sheen from the concrete, not a film on top — so it never delaminates and lasts the life of the slab.
Designer Concrete polishes new and existing slabs across Metro Vancouver to your chosen gloss level and exposure — from a smooth cream finish to a fully exposed-aggregate, terrazzo-like look. One floor, no grout, decades of service.
Every floor follows the same engineered sequence. Grit progression and densifier dosage are set to the finish you specify.
Coarse metal-bond diamonds flatten the slab and open the surface, removing old coatings, adhesives and high spots.
A chemical hardener penetrates and reacts inside the slab, binding the surface tight so it resists abrasion and dusting.
Progressively finer resin-bond diamonds refine the surface to your specified sheen — satin, semi-gloss or full mirror.
A breathable stain guard is burnished in to repel oil, water and traffic — no film, nothing to peel.
Full mechanical polish through diamond grits to your chosen sheen.
Hardened, stain-resistant surface that won’t peel or delaminate.
From cream finish to fully exposed terrazzo-style aggregate.
A faster matte option for garages, basements and shops.
Restore and re-polish a tired existing floor.
Crack and joint repair before polishing for a flawless finish.
| Specification | Polished Concrete | Epoxy Coating | Floor Coverings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can delaminate / peel | No — it is the slab | Yes, over time | N/A — sits on top |
| Service life | Life of the slab | 5–10 years | 7–15 years |
| Maintenance | Dust + damp mop | Re-coat periodically | Grout / replace |
| Stain resistance | High (densified) | High while intact | Varies |
| Seams / grout lines | None | None | Yes |
| Light reflectivity | Satin → mirror | Glossy film | Low |
The sheen is the slab itself — no film to delaminate.
Satin, semi-gloss or mirror — and any aggregate exposure.
Densified and sealed against traffic and spills.
Properly polished concrete lasts the life of the slab.
REF 001 Cream-finish polish across a main floor for a seamless modern look.
REF 002 Mirror-gloss exposed-aggregate floor as a retail centrepiece.
REF 003 Satin polish over an existing slab during a tenant improvement.
Part of Designer Concrete, serving Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, Delta, Squamish, Whistler and the wider BC region.
Epoxy is a coating on top that can wear or peel. Polished concrete refines the slab itself, so the finish is permanent and never delaminates.
Usually yes — if it’s structurally sound we can grind, densify and polish it, often revealing a beautiful floor that was hidden under flooring.
Anywhere from a soft satin to a high mirror gloss — your choice, set during the final polishing grits.
The opposite — dust-mop and occasional damp mop. No waxing, no re-coating.
Call 604-724-7224 or send the form — we’ll reply with a free, no-obligation quote.