• Concrete can look very beautiful if it is polished well.concrete patterns image by Josef F Stuefer from Fotolia.com
  
  Concrete can be very shiny if it has a very smooth surface. However, over time, concrete can lose its shine. Other kinds of concrete can warp with various stresses and strains that are placed on the material. Machines known as concrete polishers have been developed that can give the concrete a nice shine or rough edges, depending on the preferences of the owner.
  
  

Multisurface

• The multisurface floor finishing polisher is designed for polishing more than just concrete surfaces. This polisher is also able to polish wooden surfaces, eliminating wear and tear, according to Latta Equipment. This tool is 16 inches wide and requires 110 volts. It also has a port that collects dust from the polished concrete.
  
  

Grinder and Polisher

• The concrete floor grinder and polisher grinds into the concrete to remove gouges and depressions. This tool does not get stuck on the concrete floor and instead appears instead to float. This tool can be used both for polishing and grinding, according to Latta Equipment. The grinder is designed to be water-resistant so that it is more durable. A vacuum is able to suck up dust that inevitably comes from grinding the concrete.
  
  

Edge of the Wall

• Some machines can grind an polish right up to the edge of a wall. Some have a planetary guiding system, grinding the concrete in regular patterns. This tool is well balanced to improve the ergonomics of the tool. Low vibration also helps with ergonomics, according to Latta Equipment. For cleanup, this polisher not only has a vacuum but also has a sprinkler system.
  
  

High Performance Grinder and Surface

• The 32-inch High Performance Grinder and Surface polisher is much larger than the other polishers and is used for major concrete polishing jobs, according to Latta Equipment. The precision gearbox and powerful motor allow the grinder to grind through much thicker concrete while still delivering a polish.
  
  

MES-54

• The largest concrete polisher is the MES-54 Concrete Floor Grinder/Polisher 54. Diamond and carbide abrasives are sprayed on to the concrete to coat it. This polisher offers both dry and wet settings and has variable speeds, according to Latta Equipment. Those using this tool can choose between polishing the concrete with a shine or giving the concrete a rough look.
  
  

Vertika

• The Vertika is the only concrete polisher that is designed for polishing vertical surfaces, as of 2010. This device is designed for polishing concrete walls and concrete countertops, according to Klindex. This tool is mono-phase voltage and has a variable speed that goes all the way up to 1000 rotations per minute.