grinding/polishing a new slab, is it a DIY job?


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Old 12-13-06, 11:56 AM
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grinding/polishing a new slab, is it a DIY job?

Hello all, new poster here.

I am pouring a new slab in my home, incorporating radiant heat tubes. I would like to leave the floors bare concrete if I can, for best heat transfer, and so as not to have to do additional work (tile would be second choice). I will be using colored concrete, so the pigment will carry through the whole slab.

I have a concrete guy to pour the slab, but he doesn't do any grinding or polishing. If the as poured and troweled surface is not to my liking, I am considering grinding and/or polishing it.

Is this something a reasonably competent do-it-yourselfer should attempt? The local rental place has a machine the bill as a "Twin Head, Terrazo & Concrete Grinder" I could rent for $90/day.

Any hints or advice on doing this?
 
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Old 12-13-06, 12:42 PM
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Its a Diy job and not too hard after you get how the grinder works to move it around. Go for it
 
 

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