Salt & Pepper (Cream Polish)
Lightest grind. Keeps the concrete cream surface, no aggregate exposed. Subtle, modern.
SERVICE
Densified, diamond-polished concrete - minimalist, durable, low-maintenance.
If you want concrete polishing in the Rochester NY area, the existing slab is the floor. We don't add a coating - we mechanically refine and chemically harden the concrete itself, producing a satin-to-mirror finish that lasts decades and qualifies for LEED credits.
Removes surface contamination and exposes aggregate (if desired).
Lithium silicate sprayed on, reacts with calcium hydroxide in concrete to form a harder surface.
80, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 - each pass removes scratches from the prior.
Penetrating concrete dye applied between 200 and 400 grit if color desired.
Oleophobic sealer applied to resist oil and water staining.
Final high-speed burnish brings up the gloss.
Lightest grind. Keeps the concrete cream surface, no aggregate exposed. Subtle, modern.
Medium grind exposes the small stones. Speckled appearance.
Aggressive grind exposes all aggregate, looks like terrazzo. Most dramatic, most expensive.
Typical range: Concrete polishing in the Rochester NY area ranges $4–$8 per sq ft for a basic salt-and-pepper finish, up to $10–$14 for full aggregate exposure with dye.
Rochester's commercial sector - Henrietta offices, Brighton retail, Henrietta warehouses - has shifted heavily toward polished concrete in the last decade. The math is simple: concrete polishing has a 100+ year lifespan with mop-only maintenance, where carpet and VCT need replacement every 7–10 years. The LEED contribution and lower embodied-carbon profile also helps with sustainability targets.
WHY ROCHESTER NY CHOOSES US
3,500+
Since 2007 we've coated 3,500+ residential and commercial floors in all 34 Greater Rochester cities. That volume gives our installers experience with every slab condition - lake-effect humidity, inland heat, mid-century concrete, and modern slabs alike.
<0.5%
Our internal warranty data shows under 0.5% of installs require any callback in the first year. The industry average is roughly 2%. We get there with mandatory moisture-vapor testing on every slab and a full diamond-grind prep on every job - no shortcuts.
100%
Every resin, pigment, and aggregate we install is manufactured in the United States. We're certified installers for Penntek, Polyaspartic.com, and Citadel - three of the country's leading domestic coating manufacturers. No overseas resins; full chain-of-custody traceability.
WHAT ROCHESTER NY SAYS
Transformative. Our 3-car Pittsford garage looks like a high-end showroom. The crew arrived on time, kept the workspace clean, and finished the same day as promised. We track salt and slush in all winter and the floor just mops clean.
Daniel R. · Pittsford · 3-Car Garage Polyaspartic
I had a failed DIY epoxy kit peeling everywhere - moisture from the slab was lifting it. They diamond-ground it all off, did a moisture-vapor test, and laid down a beautiful full-flake floor. Two winters later it still looks brand new. The 0% Wisetack financing made the upgrade easy.
Lisa M. · Penfield · Full-Flake Garage
Coated our 14,000 sq ft commercial warehouse in Henrietta over a long weekend so we never lost a production day. Forklift traffic, oil drips, road-salt brine off the trucks - the floor just shrugs it all off and cleans with a mop.
Carlos H. · Henrietta · Commercial Warehouse
No more than tile or hardwood when dry. We can apply a non-slip treatment if required for code or use case.
The polishing doesn't cause cracks, but existing slab cracks remain visible. We can fill them before polishing if you prefer them less prominent.
Dust mop daily, damp mop weekly with neutral cleaner. Re-burnish every 5–7 years for high-traffic commercial. That's it.
We have to remove them first via grinding. Polishing is concrete-only.
Acid and water-based stains that color the concrete itself - never peels, never flakes.
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Written quote, free moisture test, no obligation. We come to you anywhere in the Rochester NY area.