Burnished Concrete
Shine straight from the pour.
Burnished concrete is power-trowelled repeatedly during the pour until the surface tightens to a natural sheen with soft, cloudy markings. There’s no grinding, so it’s a cost-effective way to get a smooth, characterful floor in new homes, sheds and commercial spaces.
Often chosen with polished concrete, power float finish, house slabs.
Typical job: Pour day · Site measure: free
What’s included
- Mix design for burnishing
- Laser-screeded pour
- Multiple power-trowel passes
- Curing and protection
- Sealer or densifier
Finish options
- Natural grey — Classic burnished concrete with mottled tones.
- Coloured — Oxide through the mix for warmer floors.
- Charcoal — Dramatic dark floors with cloudy highlights.
Specification
| Process | Power trowel during pour |
|---|---|
| Grind | None required |
| Finish | Cloudy, natural sheen |
| Protection | Protect during build stage |
What affects the price
Every job is priced after a free site measure. Your fixed, itemised written quote shows each of these:
- Slab size and number of machine passes
- New pour timing and weather on the day
- Colour added through the mix
- Sealer or densifier afterwards
Guide: Polished, honed or grind and seal concrete?
Burnished Concrete questions, answered
Can burnished concrete be done on an existing slab?
No — burnishing happens on pour day. For an existing slab, polished or grind-and-seal concrete gives a similar effect.
Will it look uniform?
Burnished concrete has natural variation and trowel marks. That character is part of the look.
What is burnished concrete?
Burnishing uses a power trowel at high speed on concrete as it sets. It polishes the surface to a dense, smooth sheen without grinding.
Is burnished concrete suitable outdoors?
It is best for covered areas such as garages, sheds and undercover patios. The smooth surface becomes slippery when wet, so it’s not recommended for uncovered paths.
Why does burnished concrete have colour variation?
Burnishing creates natural mottling and darker trowel marks. Many people like the industrial look. If you want an even colour, a ground and polished finish suits better.
Get a fixed written quote
Call 0404 859 045 or request a free site measure.
