Aggregate-Exposed Polish
in Gilbert.

Aggregate-Exposed Polish is one of five process tiers in the polished concrete catalog. The tier defines how deep we grind into the slab and how the final surface reads. Deep grind that fully exposes the aggregate stones in the slab. Maximum visual character — every floor tells the story of the original pour. Best for spaces that want a striking architectural surface.

Where aggregate exposure fits in the Mint catalog: this is the process Danny specs when the project calls for showrooms or hospitality. Every install runs through the four-step polished concrete protocol , diamond grinding, slab repair, lithium-silicate densification, then progressive grit polishing through Full exposure. Foot traffic is allowed within 24 hours of the final pass; vehicle traffic at 72.

Who specs aggregate exposure

Showrooms is the most common project type for this tier in the Phoenix metro. Hospitality is the second-largest segment. Beyond those two, aggregate exposure ships into a range of commercial and industrial environments across Maricopa and Pinal counties:

• Showrooms
• Hospitality
• Lobby + entry
• Decorative commercial
• Architectural residential

How we install it

Mechanical surface prep is the foundation of every aggregate exposure job. Progressive diamond grinding opens the slab to the specified depth without scarring the surface beneath. Crack and joint repair happens between grind passes. Lithium-silicate densifier penetrates the open slab and chemically hardens it from the inside out. Final polish steps from 400 to 800 to Full exposure grit produce the spec-sheet finish. A penetrating impregnator-sealer locks it in , no topical film, no peel risk, no recoat cycle.