OUR SERVICES | GRIND AND SEAL FLOORING
Grind
and seal
Grind and seal is an excellent alternative to polished concrete that can be finished in a satin or gloss finish. The process is less labour intensive than mechanically grinding the surface to a gloss finish, meaning lower installation costs and minimal downtime.

Benefits
Benefits of
Grind and Seal
- Less labour intensive than mechanically polished concrete meaning lower installation costs.
- Grinding and sealing will bring up decorative stones or inlaid colours and patterns within the concrete surface.
- Grind and seal flooring is finished with a seamless topcoat meaning it’s easy to clean and very hygienic.
- More consistent appearance thanks to the coating on top, meaning it’s easier to match the look of separate floors.
- Polyurethane coatings have a more elastic and softer feel underfoot than epoxy or polished concrete finishes.
- Easy to reseal or refurbish when the time comes meaning minimal interruption and downtime.
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INSTALL
Our Installation Process
- The first step is preparing the substrate by cleaning the surface of imperfections and previous coatings with mechanical grinding.
- Next, any holes, non-structural cracks, and surface deformities are filled to achieve a smooth and uniform substrate.
- Depending on the quality of the existing surface, we can start as coarse as 16-20 grit and go through to 150 grit.
- During the grinding process, decorative stones within the concrete are exposed.
- The ground concrete is then finished with either your choice of a penetrating sealer for a satin finish or a UV stable polyurethane topcoat for a glossy finish.
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FAQs
What’s the difference between polished concrete and grind and seal?
Polished concrete is mechanically ground with resin-bond diamond plates to a glossy finish. Chemical densifiers are absorbed into the concrete to strengthen it, but nothing is left on the surface. Grind and seal is partially ground with metal bond plates and then finished with a top coating.
Is concrete grinding a messy process?
No. Gordon Flooring uses state of the art machinery and equipment, including H class vacuums and air purifiers, to catch any airborne dust and ensure there is no mess on your site.
What level of sheen can be achieved with a grind and seal?
Grind and seal can achieve both a satin and gloss finish depending on the topcoat used. The grinding process itself will only bring concrete to a satin finish. If a satin finish is what you desire we can finish the surface with a penetrating sealer that will soak into it. If a gloss finish is required, we’ll use a UV stable polyurethane topcoat.
Will grind and seal discolour over time?
No. Gordon Flooring uses only premium ultraviolet resistant products that do not yellow in sunlight.
How long will the coating last?
Grind and seal floors are very durable and will last for 5+ years without needing to be resealed, depending on traffic. They are relatively inexpensive and fast to reseal when it is time.