Floor Polishing Methods Compared

Six treatments are sold under the word "polishing". They are not interchangeable - each works on a different depth of the stone, and each has a problem it cannot solve.

MethodWhat it doesDepthTypical rateCannot fix
Machine scrubbingDeep cleaning, removes dirt and old filmSurface onlyRs.5-10/sq.ftDullness, scratches
CrystallizationBuilds a hard, glossy layer by chemical reactionMicronsRs.6-10/sq.ftLippage, deep scratches, stains
Powder polishMicro-abrasive pass to lift haze and light scratches0.05-0.1 mmRs.10-15/sq.ftLippage, deep wear
Diamond grindingCuts the floor flat, then polishes to a mirror finish0.5-2 mmRs.15-25/sq.ftBody stains, hollow tiles
Silicate treatmentHardens and densifies the surface, closes poresSurface layerRs.12-18/sq.ftUneven floors, deep damage
Nano coatingStain barrier after polishingMicronsAdd-onScratches, dullness

How to choose

Start with the problem, not the product. Dull but flat floors need crystallization or powder polishing. Uneven or scratched floors need diamond grinding. Stained kitchen marble needs cleaning, then a stain sealer. Open joints need epoxy before any polish.

Sequencing matters

The correct order is repair, grind, polish, protect. Applying a sealer over a scratched floor, or crystallizing over open joints, wastes the money spent on both. This is the single most common mistake we are called to correct.

What a fair quote includes

Area measured on site, the finish you will actually get, whether furniture is moved, dust control, drying time before handover, and the rate in writing. If a quote arrives without an inspection, the number is a guess.

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