Diamond Grinding & Surface Prep
The step that decides whether a floor lasts two years or twenty. We diamond grind every slab to open the concrete and remove whatever would stop a bond.
The details, in plain English.
A coating can only be as strong as its grip on the concrete. Smooth, sealed or contaminated slabs are the number one reason floors peel. A planetary diamond grinder with a shrouded dust collector removes the weak surface layer, sealers and old coatings and leaves an even, open profile for the coating to lock into.
We grind to a profile matched to the coating system, work edges and corners with hand grinders and vacuum the dust before the first coat goes down. Acid etching and light sanding, often used in DIY kits, do not produce the same profile and are not a substitute.
Best for
- Every new floor coating
- Slabs with sealers or old paint
- Smooth power-troweled concrete
- Floors that previously failed
What you get with this service.
Real mechanical profile
Grinding opens the pores so the coating can anchor.
Dust-controlled
HEPA-style vacuum shrouds keep dust out of your home.
Edges and corners
Hand grinders cover the places machines cannot reach.
Better than etching
Acid etch leaves an uneven, shallow profile.
From first look to finished floor.
- 1
Assess
Check hardness, sealers and old coatings.
- 2
Heavy grind
Planetary grinder with metal-bond diamonds.
- 3
Detail grind
Edges, corners and tight spots.
- 4
Vacuum and wipe
Remove all dust before coating.
Questions, answered
Why not just acid etch?
Etching is inconsistent, can leave residue and rarely achieves the profile polyurea and polyaspartic systems need. Grinding is the professional standard.
Will grinding make a mess in my house?
We use shrouded grinders connected to dust collectors and keep the house door sealed. Some fine dust is possible, so we cover items nearby.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 800-207-0499. We schedule a free assessment, look at the slab and send a written quote.
How long does it take?
Most two-car garages are done in a day. Large or heavily repaired floors can take longer, and we tell you the schedule before we start.
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Ready to see this on your floor?
Send the form for a free assessment, or build your design first in the Floor Designer.