Concrete Grinding Melbourne

Concrete grinding is the mechanical process of removing the top layer of a concrete surface using specialised grinding equipment. It's used to clean up a slab, flatten high spots, strip old coatings and create the right surface profile for a new finish. It's the foundation of most concrete flooring work — whether you're preparing a floor for polishing, epoxy or sealing, or simply correcting an uneven or coated surface. If you're not sure what your floor needs, get a free quote and we'll assess it for you.

Floor preparation is the single biggest factor in how well a finished floor performs. A polish, epoxy or sealer can only bond as well as the surface underneath it — so if the slab isn't ground, cleaned and profiled correctly, the finish can peel, lift or wear unevenly no matter how good the product is. Proper preparation also flattens uneven areas and removes old coatings and glue that would otherwise show through. It's invisible once the floor is done, but it's what makes the difference between a floor that lasts and one that fails early.

Yes. Old paint, coatings, epoxy, glue and adhesive residue can be mechanically ground off concrete to take the floor back to a clean, bare surface. This is one of the most common reasons people call us — whether it's removing failed coatings, stripping carpet or tile glue, or clearing an old floor finish ready for a new one. The right approach depends on what's on the slab and how thick it is, so the best first step is a quick assessment. Request a free quote and we'll let you know what's involved.

In many cases, yes. Grinding can flatten high spots and reduce minor unevenness to create a more level surface, and we can repair cracks, holes and surface damage as part of the preparation. How much correction is possible depends on the condition of the slab and how severe the unevenness is — some floors can be ground level, while others may need additional work. The honest answer comes from looking at the floor, so get in touch and we'll assess what can realistically be achieved for your slab.

It depends on the size of the floor and how much work is involved. A small residential area can often be prepared quickly, while a large warehouse floor or a slab with heavy coatings, glue or significant correction needed will take longer. Removing stubborn coatings or levelling badly uneven concrete adds time compared with a straightforward grind. Once we've assessed the floor, we'll give you a realistic timeframe as part of your quote so you know what to expect before we start.

The cost depends on the size of the area, the condition of the slab and how much preparation is needed — removing thick coatings, stripping glue or correcting uneven concrete takes more work than a simple grind. Grinding is often part of a larger flooring job, so it can be quoted on its own or as part of a polished, epoxy or sealed floor. Because every slab is different, the fairest way to get an accurate figure is a free, no-obligation quote — tell us about your floor and we'll give you a clear price.