Clear the floor of all furniture, rugs, and debris
Sweep and vacuum thoroughly
Repair cracks, holes, and damaged areas
Remove old coatings, paint, glue, or sealers
Degrease and clean the surface
Let the floor dry completely
Start grinding with a coarse diamond pad
Progress through finer diamond grits step by step
Keep the grinder moving evenly
Vacuum dust between each grit change
Fill pinholes or small imperfections if needed
Continue polishing with higher-grit pads
Apply a concrete densifier if desired
Polish until the desired sheen is reached
Clean the floor thoroughly after polishing
Apply a concrete sealer if desired
Let the floor cure before regular use