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Concrete Polishing in Kansas City, MO

Mechanically polished to the sheen you want. No coating to wear through, because the floor is the finish.

100,000+
sq ft commercial
80,000+
sq ft residential
10+
years in the trade
30+
cities served, MO & KS

Best for warehouses, retail, offices

Transform dull concrete into sleek, durable, polished floors

Concrete polishing is the process of mechanically grinding and refining concrete surfaces using diamond abrasives and densifiers. This creates a smooth, reflective finish that enhances durability and resists stains, dust, and wear.

Unlike coatings or overlays, polished concrete is a permanent flooring solution — eco-friendly, cost-effective, and built to last for decades.

Typical cost$3–$7 per sq ft
Expected life20+ years

Ranges published by us for typical Kansas City jobs. What your floor actually costs depends on the state of the slab, which is what the free on-site estimate is for.

Why this system

What Concrete Polishing gives you

  • High-gloss finish

    Brightens rooms with a modern, mirror-like shine.

  • Extreme durability

    Resistant to heavy foot traffic, forklifts, and machinery.

  • Low maintenance

    Easy to clean, requiring only routine sweeping and mopping.

  • Cost-effective

    Long-lasting with minimal upkeep compared to other flooring.

  • Eco-friendly

    Uses your existing concrete, reducing waste and materials.

  • Customizable options

    Choose from matte, semi-gloss, or high-gloss finishes.

Recent projects

Concrete Polishing we’ve put down around Kansas City.

Every one of these is concrete polishing, laid by the same crew to the same prep standard.

How a job runs

Our 4-step concrete polishing process

01

Surface preparation

Grinding the surface and repairing cracks for a smooth base.

02

Grinding & honing

Multiple passes with diamond abrasives to refine the surface.

03

Densifier application

Strengthens concrete and increases stain resistance.

04

Polishing

Progressively finer grits to achieve your desired shine level.

Why High Stakes Epoxy LLC

Most failed epoxy floors were lost before the coating ever came out of the pail.

Coatings don’t fail because of the product. They fail because of what happened — or didn’t happen — to the concrete underneath. That’s the part we refuse to rush.

01 / Prep

We grind. We don’t acid etch.

Every floor gets mechanically diamond-ground to an open concrete profile before anything is applied. It’s slower, dustier and the single biggest reason a floor lasts fifteen years instead of peeling in two.

02 / Materials

Commercial-grade product on residential jobs.

The same coatings we put down in warehouses go into your garage. No thinned box-store kits, no shortcuts on mil thickness to make a number work.

03 / People

The owner is on your job.

High Stakes is owner-operated by Tyler Wilms out of Cleveland, MO. The person who quotes your floor is the person standing on it with a grinder.

04 / After

You get the cure schedule in writing.

When you can walk on it, when you can park on it, how to clean it, and what’s covered. Written down before we leave, not guessed at over the phone a week later.

Where it works

Rooms and buildings we put Concrete Polishing in

Residential homes

Basements, living rooms, and modern interiors.

Commercial buildings

Showrooms, retail stores, restaurants, and offices.

Industrial spaces

Warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.

Educational & public facilities

Schools, gyms, and government buildings.

Frequently asked

Questions we get about concrete polishing.

How much does concrete polishing cost in Kansas City?

On average, concrete polishing costs $3 to $7 per square foot in Kansas City, depending on the size of the area, surface condition, and desired gloss level. Contact High Stakes Epoxy LLC for an exact estimate.

How long does polished concrete last?

Properly maintained polished concrete can last 20 years or more without needing replacement, making it one of the most durable flooring solutions available.

Is polished concrete slippery?

Despite its glossy appearance, polished concrete is not slippery when dry. We can also add traction treatments for areas that may be exposed to water or oils.

Can all concrete be polished?

Most structurally sound concrete can be polished. Our team inspects and repairs cracks or imperfections before beginning the polishing process.

How do you maintain polished concrete floors?

Maintenance is simple — just sweep and mop regularly. Avoid harsh chemicals, and your polished concrete will maintain its shine for years.

Where is polished concrete most commonly used?

Polished concrete is popular in basements, garages, retail stores, warehouses, offices, and restaurants thanks to its durability and sleek appearance.

Other systems

Not the finish you had in mind?

Every system we install, in one place. Most jobs end up somewhere other than where they started once we have seen the concrete.

Flake Flooring

Best for garages, basements, shops

A seamless, non-slip floor in the flake blend you pick. The workhorse finish for garages, basements and showrooms.

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Metallic Epoxy Flooring

Best for basements, showrooms, retail

Poured metallic pigment that moves like stone or water. No two floors come out the same, which is the point.

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Solid Color Epoxy

Best for workshops, plants, garages

One clean colour, wall to wall. The straightforward choice for shops, warehouses and utility spaces.

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Concrete Overlay

Best for worn patios, floors, walkways

A new surface over worn concrete, textured and coloured to order — without the cost of tearing the slab out.

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Dye Polishing

Best for showrooms, breweries, lobbies

Translucent colour driven into polished concrete, so the aggregate and the character of the slab still read through.

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Grind and Seal Concrete

Best for high-traffic industrial floors

Grind to expose the aggregate, then seal. The cost-effective route to a durable, easy-to-clean industrial floor.

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Stain and Seal Concrete

Best for patios, basements, entries

Acid or water-based stain with a protective seal, for patios, entries and floors that should not look coated.

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Cleaning and Sealing Exterior Concrete

Best for driveways, patios, pool decks

Driveways, walks and patios cleaned back and sealed against Missouri freeze-thaw, salt and stains.

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Concrete Prep and Removal

Best for failed or coated slabs

Grinding, cleaning and stripping failed coatings. The step every finish above depends on, offered on its own.

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Ready when you are

Want Concrete Polishing on your floor?

Free on-site estimate, real samples in your space, and a written number within a day. Call, text, or send the form and we’ll get you on the schedule.

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