To polish concrete start by grinding the surface with a concrete grinder which you can rent at a hardware store.
Can you do polished concrete outside.
Apply non stick concrete sealant and allow it to dry.
It could become slippery when exposed to wet weather and environments like your pool.
Use a 60 grit resin pad to polish the patio surface.
There are a host of other concrete applications that can be used outdoors as well including saw cuts and exposed aggregates.
Apply polishing compound onto the entire patio surface.
Wait one day after placing the stain.
Switch to a 2500 grit pad and polish to a fine finish.
Then apply 2 thin coats of sealer to the concrete waiting 2 to 4 hours between each coat so it can dry.
Successively switch to finer grit pads to achieve a shine.
Step 7 fine polish.
We do not recommend using polished concrete with a high sheen outdoors but low sheen and matte are fine for exterior use.
Continue reading about polished concrete coatings.
The good thing is that you can add a non slip grit to the polished concrete to ensure the surface is slip resistant.
Regular vacuuming and an occasional damp mop will keep it looking beautiful for many years.
In fact grind and seal can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Polished concrete can be good in a lot of aspects but a highly polished concrete surface in your outdoor areas can be dangerous.
A grind and seal however can be used for indoors or outdoors and is a cheaper alternative to the authentic polished concrete and very popular in cafes and restaurants as well as outdoor areas garages driveways and homes.
Once you ve finished grinding vacuum up the debris and go over the entire surface with a buffer to smooth it out.
A polished concrete floor requires very little maintenance.
Click here to see examples of mechanically polished concrete.