Polished Concrete Cost Calculator

Estimate per-square-foot cost for polished concrete floors based on exposure level, polish grade, and optional dye/stain guard.

Floor area (sq ft)

Aggregate exposure (1-4)

Polish level (1-4)

Dye colors (0-3)

Stain guard (0 or 1)

Tab to move between fields

Total project cost ($)

$5,340

Cost per sq ft ($)$5.34

Total grinding/polishing passes6

Grinding passes3

Polishing passes3

Densifier (gallons)4

Estimated labor hours20

Tooling cost ($)$750

Labor cost ($)$3,900

Material cost ($)$1,140

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the total floor area in sq ft to be ground and polished.
Select aggregate exposure level: 1=cream (no aggregate), 2=salt & pepper, 3=medium aggregate, 4=large aggregate.
Choose the polish level: 1=flat grind only, 2=honed (400 grit), 3=polished (800 grit), 4=high-polish (1500+ grit).
Enter the number of dye colors (0 for natural concrete) and whether to apply a stain guard (0 or 1).
Review Total Passes, Densifier (gallons), and Estimated Labor Hours to plan crew scheduling.
Use Total Project Cost and Cost per Sq Ft to prepare bids or compare polishing against other flooring options.

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