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Sanding a concrete floor, wall, or countertop is a great way to make your concrete shine, but what’s the best way to do it? With the right tools and attention to cleanliness, sanding your concrete surfaces is a rewarding home improvement project you can show off to your visitors. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to sanding concrete, including the exact materials you’ll need. If you’re ready to get sanding, read on!
Things You Should Know
- Dust, wash, and fill any holes or cracks in your concrete before sanding.
- Use an orbital sander or walk-behind sander with diamond sanding discs, or handheld diamond sanding pads.
- Sand the concrete at least 3 times, working from coarse to fine with coarse (60-grit), medium (120-grit), and fine (200-grit) pads.
- Dust or rinse your concrete between sandings and apply a concrete finish to preserve the surface.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Things You’ll Need
- An orbital sander or walk-behind sander
- Diamond sanding discs (one coarse, one medium, and one fine)
- Handheld diamond sanding pads (1 coarse, 1 medium, and 1 fine)
- A brush, broom, or mop
- Liquid dish soap and clean cloths or sponges
- Concrete patching slurry
- Trowel
- Safety goggles and a dust mask
- Shop vac
- Long level
- Epoxy concrete sealant
- Paintbrush and roller
Tips
- Consider hiring a specialty concrete company for important or difficult jobs. They'll sand and polish the concrete for you, or put an epoxy finish over it to smooth it out.Thanks
- Always sand lightly and evenly. You can always take off more concrete with additional pressure if needed, but you can’t add it back if you take off too much.Thanks
- It's not impossible to sand concrete with regular sandpaper, but it will take much more time and labor to get results.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.homegoliath.com/how-to-sand-concrete/
- ↑ https://homedecorbliss.com/can-you-sand-concrete-walls/
- ↑ https://homesteady.com/13413815/how-to-sand-concrete-walls
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-fix-cracks-in-concrete/
- ↑ https://www.homegoliath.com/how-to-sand-concrete/
- ↑ https://powertoolgenius.com/how-to-sand-concrete/
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