Professional concrete grinding prepares surfaces for flooring, removing coatings, levelling slabs, and creating clean, ready-to-install finishes for any space.
Concrete grinding removes a controlled layer from the surface of the slab. It is used to create a clean, even base and the correct surface texture so the next flooring system can bond properly.
Many flooring products require a specific surface profile, and grinding is how that profile is achieved. Grinding prepares the slab for coatings, epoxy, tiles, or other floor finishes.
If you want the concrete itself to be the finished floor with exposure and sheen options, concrete polishing is the correct service.
Controlled material removal
Correct surface profile
Clean & level base
Purpose
Clean & Even Base
Concrete grinding for residential spaces including living areas, kitchens, garages, and renovation projects requiring surface preparation before coatings or flooring installation.
Heavy-duty concrete grinding and preparation for retail spaces, hospitality venues, warehouses, gyms, clinics, and industrial flooring systems.
Concrete grinding is commonly used for:
If the slab has cracks, broken joints, or damaged areas, repairs may be needed before or after grinding.
Grinding is quoted per square metre based on what the floor needs to be prepared for.
Your Complete Process Breakdown
Grinding to the agreed preparation standard
Creating the required surface profile where needed
Removal of normal surface residues and light coatings where possible
Edge and detail work where required
Vacuuming and leaving the floor clean and ready
Generators available if three phase power is not available
Vinyl, tiles, epoxy, or another system.
This includes the preparation level and any surface profile requirements.
Dust control, edge protection, and access planning.
Tooling is selected to suit the slab and the goal. The surface is ground in passes until the standard is met.
Corners, edges, and tight areas are completed.
The slab is vacuumed and left ready for the next step.
Time depends on :
Timeline Factors
Small areas can often be completed within 1 day
Larger sites may take 2 to 3 days
Large commercial sites can take longer depending on scope and staging
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Final pricing depends on slab condition, what needs removing, access, and the preparation standard.
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Concrete grinding is usually preparation. The floor is ground to meet the agreed standard and left ready for the next trade or coating system.
Concrete polishing is the full process that creates a finished floor. It includes many stages of grinding and refining, chemical applications, sealing, and a final protective finish.
If you want a finished indoor concrete floor, view concrete polishing
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Available for approved commercial accounts
GST applies where applicable. Milestone or deposit schedules may be offered on larger commercial jobs — ask when you request a quote.
Our team is happy to discuss your specific project requirements.
Contact UsNo. Grinding is usually preparation for another system. Polishing is the full process to create a finished polished concrete floor.
In many cases, yes. The best approach depends on what is on the slab and how thick it is. Photos help confirm the scope and tooling needed.
A surface profile is the texture left on the concrete so coatings and adhesives can bond properly. Many products specify a required profile, and grinding helps achieve it.
Yes. The floor is left vacuumed and clean, ready for the next step, based on the agreed preparation standard.
Grinding prepares the surface, but cracks and holes usually need repair products. If repairs are required, we will advise the best approach.
In most cases, yes. Concrete grinding is one of the most effective ways to prepare a slab before applying epoxy flooring. It removes contaminants, creates the correct surface profile, and helps the epoxy bond properly to the concrete, improving durability and long-term performance.
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