More topical vs. traditional polishing

Source:www.stonediamondtool.com Date:2018/3/26 Read:499

One of the biggest changes I have seen, and one that's often debated, is the growth of topical polishing versus the full grind, hone and polishing process that I and many others prefer. Although, there are certain applications that fit the needs of certain clients, I believe the growing acceptance of topical polishing has actually made the industry move backwards rather than forward. When you consider that one of the weakest parts of the concrete slab is the surface, as a result of finishing, simply burnishing the cream may look impressive when completed, but it will not stand up under extreme conditions when subject to forklift traffic, pallet jacks, and heavy foot traffic. Over the last couple of years, I have compared the wearing of commercial topically polished surfaces with floors that have received traditional full grinding and polishing. Hands down, the full grind and polish outperforms topical polishing in most aspects.