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Concrete Polishing – Residential & Commercial Floors Across the North Island

Concrete Polishing
Polished concrete is one of the most popular flooring options in New Zealand and for good reason. It’s durable, sustainable, low-maintenance and beautiful. Our team specialises in concrete polishing for homes and businesses across the Kapiti Coast, Palmerston North, Whanganui and the wider Central North Island.

Polishing exposed concrete adds a sophisticated, modern look to any property. Every floor can be customised, with options such as in-laid stones, glass, brass or metals, to create a one-of-a-kind finish.

Our polished floors are:

Hard-wearing & slip-resistant – perfect for busy family homes or high-traffic workplaces
Long-lasting – won’t chip, dent or wear out like other flooring
Low-maintenance – easy to clean, with fewer dust mites and allergens for a healthier environment
Eco-friendly & energy-efficient – polished concrete draws in natural light and helps regulate indoor temperatures

Residential Indoor Polished Concrete

For homeowners across the Kapiti Coast, Manawatu and Whanganui, polished concrete has become a go-to flooring choice. It’s eco-friendly, naturally brightening interiors and absorbing heat during the day, then releasing it at night.

Customers building new homes can also pair underfloor heating with polished concrete, which makes for a highly efficient and comfortable heating solution.

Residential Outdoor Polished Concrete

Transform your outdoor living space, whether it’s a courtyard, patio, pool surround or walkway, with outdoor polished or sealed concrete. Our team creates custom slip-resistant finishes that look great and perform in all weather conditions.

Commercial Polished Concrete

Businesses across the central North Island are turning to polished concrete for their flooring because it’s cost-effective, durable and stylish. Unlike vinyl, carpet or tiles, polished concrete doesn’t chip or wear out, making it the perfect option for offices, warehouses, schools and showrooms.

We can customise commercial floors to reflect your brand, creating a professional, modern look that leaves a lasting impression.

Retail & Restaurant Polished Concrete

For retail shops, cafes and restaurants in Kapiti, Palmerston North and Whanganui, polished concrete is both practical and eye-catching. Customers love the modern style, while business owners value its slip resistance, hygiene and easy maintenance.

Polishing existing or new concrete is a cost-effective way to modernise your business space and impress your clientele.

Concrete Prep & Grinding – Setting the Foundation Right

Before a floor can shine, it needs the right preparation. Our team provides concrete grinding and floor preparation services across the Kapiti Coast, Palmerston North, Whanganui and beyond.

Our grinding services include:

Removing concrete coatings, adhesives or paint
Grinding back slabs to expose aggregate for concrete honing
Levelling and smoothing older floors before installing new flooring
Preparing paths, driveways and exterior areas for sealing or resurfacing

With the right preparation, you’ll get a stronger, longer-lasting finish, whether you’re building new or renovating.

Laser Level Grinding – Precision for Perfect Floors

At Grind and Polish., we’re proud to offer laser level guided grinding services, one of the most accurate and advanced grinding methods available in New Zealand.

When you need a perfectly flat, even surface (essential in high-traffic commercial and retail spaces), laser-guided grinding removes human error and achieves precision results of greater than 2mm over 4m.

This technology is ideal for:

Large-scale commercial and retail projects
Warehouses and industrial spaces requiring exact flooring tolerances
Residential projects where a flawless finish is a must

From residential indoor and outdoor flooring to large commercial developments, our laser level guided grinding ensures every project starts on the right foundation.

CONCRETE POLISHING

Is a fantastic designer flooring option, making use of materials already present. Polishing the exposed concrete creates a modern and stylish feel to any home or workplace. Polished concrete floors are low-maintenance, as they are more durable and easier to clean than many flooring options.

GRINDING & FLOOR PREPARATION

Concrete grinders are used for removal of concrete for shaping a footpath, preparation for tiles, grinding to expose stones for concrete honing, or concrete grinding floors for vinyl preparation etc. Concrete Grinding can be done on drive ways, large floor areas for tile prep or anything concrete. Read more >>

BLOCK HONING

Create a unique aesthetic look with honed masonry. By honing the first outer few millimetres of the blockface you can create a sleek satin finish which highlights the natural colours of the mix.

On-site honing is far cleaner, quicker and the end result of the block finish is of a higher quality and consistency than with a factory hone. Read more >>

FLOOR STRIPPING

At Grind and Polish, we use advanced ride-on lifter technology to deliver fast, safe and cost-effective flooring removal services across the Kapiti Coast, Palmerston North, Whanganui and the wider Central North Island.