Polished concrete is a multi-step process where a concrete floor is mechanically ground, honed and polished with bonded abrasives in order to cut a concrete floor's surface. It is then refined with each cut in order to achieve a specified level of appearance.

This process also includes the use of a penetrating chemical known as a densifier/hardener. The concrete hardener penetrates into the concrete and creates a chemical reaction to help harden and dust-proof the surface.

During concrete polishing the surface is processed through a series of steps utilizing progressively finer grits, similar to sanding wood. Through that process the concrete itself transforms from a rough uneven surface to a level highly polished surface.