Cost of Polished Concrete Floors in Miami

Cost of Polished Concrete Floors in Miami

Polished Concrete in Miami will vary between $2.25 to $13 a sq foot depending on the complexity of the job. The price depends the amount of polishing steps required (low, medium or high gloss), the size of the area to be polished and the amount of edges and repairs that the floor needs. Decorative effects like applying a color dye will also affect the cost.

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Basic: $2.75 to $4.75 per square foot

An economical choice that might include:

• Minimal surface preparation (Up to 100 Grit Metal)
• Seal with an acrylic sealer
• Low amount of patching

Sealed Concrete: $1.95 to $2.65 per square foot

This range allows you to add some customization:

• Colors of stain
• Glossier finish
• More extensive surface preparation

High-End: $4.25 to $5 and up per square foot

Custom elements and extensive design options are included in this range, such as:

• Stain colors or custom color matches
• Extensive grinding and surface preparation

These price ranges are for grinding, polishing, and decorative elements applied to existing concrete. Installing new concrete would be in addition to the price ranges shown above.

These are other factors that affects the cost:

• Gloss or shine level: The level of shine determines the number of steps in the polishing process-the glossier the finish, the more steps-which translates into higher cost.
• Area: The total square footage obviously translates to the total overall cost, but the price per square foot can be considerably less for larger spaces.
• Number of rooms: Multiple rooms equates to more edges and doorways to work around, the use of smaller handheld equipment, and increased labor costs. 
• Current flooring: If the current flooring needs to be removed, that adds to the cost of the project. It also has some effect on the surface preparation costs. For instance, if a floor is currently carpeted or covered with linoleum, there will be glue that needs to be removed. Thinset that is used under tiled surfaces needs to be ground before polishing.
• Condition of existing surface: Cracks, holes, and gouges in the existing surface need to be repaired before the surface can be ground and polished. Stains also need to be dealt with, and in some cases if the required repairs are extensive, an overlay may be needed before polishing. Extensive surface prep can add an additional $2 per square foot.
• Floors above grade: Plan on adding an additional $2 to $3 per square foot to install polished floors on raised decks or subfloors, as waterproofing and cement underlayment will be needed first. 

Commercial vs residential

Polished concrete cost tends to be more economical with large commercial spaces, such as warehouses or retail shops. Because they are wide open areas, larger equipment can be used and there are fewer obstacles to work around. Smaller residential floors tend to be higher in price because of the need for smaller equipment and getting into smaller spaces.