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Polished concrete statistics for 2026
144 sourced data points on concrete polishing: what projects cost, what they return at resale, what homeowners choose, how many U.S. homes already have each feature by region, and 1 finding from Concrete Finish Notes's own analysis of federal household data. Every number links to where it came from.
What Concrete Finish Notes's analysis of federal data shows
These comparisons were calculated by Concrete Finish Notes from the Energy Information Administration's 2024 household survey microdata and the Census Bureau's new-housing tables. They answer questions the published reports don't break out.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis · 2024
Owner-occupied homes with an attached garage53.0%
95% interval 51.8%–54.3% · about 27.5 million homes · 7,070 survey households
Just over half of homes with an attached garage report a concrete-slab foundation, the surface every coating or polish goes onto. Moisture testing that slab is the step that decides whether a floor lasts.
Source: Concrete Finish Notes analysis of 2024 federal household survey data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. How we calculated it
Concrete polishing: costs and prices
$3–$12 per sq ft Basic polished concrete costs $3 to $12 per square foot; decorative work $5 to $15+
HomeGuide's 2026 guide separates basic finishes ($3–$12) from decorative options with stain or custom designs ($5–$15+). A 1,000 sq ft floor lands at $7,000 to $12,000.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$3–$8 / $4–$10 / $6–$12 Cream finish $3–$8, salt-and-pepper $4–$10, full aggregate 'rock cut' $6–$12 per sq ft
HomeGuide prices the three exposure levels; deeper grinding to expose coarse aggregate costs the most because it takes more passes and tooling.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$3–$6 up to $6–$15 Matte polish $3–$6, low sheen $4–$8, medium gloss $5–$10, high gloss $6–$15 per sq ft
Each step up in gloss adds grinding and polishing steps; HomeGuide's high-gloss range is roughly double matte. Decide on sheen before collecting bids so quotes are comparable.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$8–$15+ vs $3–$6 Jobs under 1,000 sq ft cost $8–$15+ per sq ft; over 5,000 sq ft can drop to $3–$6
HomeGuide notes mobilization and equipment setup make small residential floors far more expensive per square foot than warehouses or big-box stores.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$40–$100 per hour Concrete polishing labor runs $40 to $100 per hour and is most of the project cost
HomeGuide reports labor as the largest share of a polished concrete quote, with urban and specialist contractors at the top of the range.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$1–$3 dye; $3–$5 stain Adding dye costs $1–$3 per sq ft; single-color stain $3–$5, complex patterns up to $25
HomeGuide's add-on pricing for color on a polished floor; logos or custom graphics run $300 to $2,000+.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)+10% to 30% Polishing in hard-to-reach basements can cost 10% to 30% more
HomeGuide attributes the premium to moving heavy planetary grinders into spaces with limited access and to more hand-grinding around obstructions.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$4,500 Most homeowners spend around $4,500 on polished concrete, within a $1,000 to $8,000 range
HomeAdvisor's June 2026 update; it also says polished floors last 20 years or more when installed by licensed professionals.
HomeAdvisor polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$3–$5 per sq ft Each additional grinding pass for a higher shine adds $3 to $5 per square foot
HomeAdvisor's explanation of why gloss level drives price: more passes with finer diamonds cost more labor and tooling.
HomeAdvisor polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$0.85–$1.60 seal; $2–$10 stain Sealing adds $0.85–$1.60 per sq ft and staining $2–$10 per sq ft on a concrete floor
HomeAdvisor's add-on ranges for protective sealing and color staining on polished or finished concrete.
HomeAdvisor polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$8.26–$9.77 per sq ft Homewyse estimates $8.26 to $9.77 per sq ft to polish a concrete floor
Homewyse's September 2026 basis includes sweeping, washing, crack repair, a 3-pass grinding process, densification and a 2-pass final polish under favorable site conditions.
Homewyse cost to polish concrete (2026)$3–$12 per sq ft Concrete leveling costs $3 to $12 per sq ft, or $700 to $5,000 per project
HomeGuide's November 2025 guide: self-leveling overlays for interior floors run $2–$5 per sq ft, mudjacking $4–$9, and polyurethane foam jacking $8–$25, with $300–$700 minimum job fees.
HomeGuide concrete leveling cost guide (2025)$3–$15 per sq ft Staining an existing concrete floor costs $3 to $15 per sq ft; acid stain up to $25
HomeGuide's February 2026 guide: basic single-color stain and seal is $3–$5, two colors $5–$10, multi-color patterns $10–$15, and stenciled or scored high-end designs $15–$25 per sq ft.
HomeGuide cost to stain concrete floors (2026)$5–$25 per sq ft Stained garage or basement floors run $5 to $25 per sq ft; a 2-car garage $2,000 to $14,400
HomeGuide notes most garage and basement stain jobs are intermediate to upgraded service levels, and an average 800–1,200 sq ft basement costs $4,000 to $30,000.
HomeGuide cost to stain concrete floors (2026)$1–$3 per sq ft Concrete cleaning and sealing costs $1 to $3 per sq ft; epoxy or polyaspartic sealers up to 3x more
HomeGuide's November 2025 guide lists sealer at $30–$80 per gallon, labor at $0.70–$1.25 per sq ft, and $150–$300 minimum service fees.
HomeGuide concrete sealing cost guide (2025)$360–$1,080 garage Sealing a 360 sq ft garage floor costs $360–$1,080; a 2-car driveway $575–$1,700
HomeGuide's project pricing for acrylic or polyurethane sealers; the same driveway with epoxy or polyaspartic runs $1,700 to $5,200. Penetrating silicate or siloxane sealers keep a natural look on garage floors.
HomeGuide concrete sealing cost guide (2025)$3–$12 per sq ft Angi prices polishing an existing concrete floor at $3 to $12 per square foot
Angi's polishing cost guide describes polishing existing floors; removal of coverings, repairs, design effects and new slab construction are separate scope items. It is the benchmark behind this site's calculator.
Angi cost to polish concrete floors (2026)$2–$5 per sq ft Grind and seal costs $2 to $5 per sq ft, against $3–$8 for a cream polish and $10–$15+ for full aggregate
Stelr's 2026 guide, published by a contractor marketplace, prices grind and seal $2–$5, cream polish $3–$8, salt-and-pepper $5–$10, medium aggregate $7–$12 and full aggregate $10–$15+ per sq ft. It also puts floors under 500 sq ft at $8–$15 and 10,000+ sq ft at $3–$6.
Stelr polished concrete cost guide (contractor source) (2026)$3–$15 vs $6–$25 Polished concrete costs $3–$15 per sq ft against $6–$25 for hardwood and $15–$20 for tile
This Old House's polished concrete guide (updated April 1, 2026) compares installed flooring costs: vinyl $2–$14, laminate $3–$13, stone $6–$20, tile $15–$20 and hardwood $6–$25 per sq ft. It suggests resealing a polished floor every 3–5 years.
This Old House polished concrete floors guide (2026)+$2–$3 per sq ft Polishing on raised decks or subfloors adds $2 to $3 per sq ft for waterproofing and underlayment
Concrete Network's polished concrete cost page (reviewed January 10, 2023) also adds about $2 per sq ft for extensive crack and repair prep, and says basic polished concrete can cost half as much as hardwood, or less.
Concrete Network polished concrete floor cost (2023)$2–$16 per sq ft Angi's concrete flooring guide spans $2 to $16 per square foot across design and sheen tiers
Angi's July 2026 guide prices simple designs at $2–$6, moderate at $5–$8 and advanced at $8–$15 per sq ft, with matte at $2–$6, semigloss at $3–$8, high gloss at $8–$15 and a new slab for polishing at $4–$8.
Angi concrete flooring cost guide (2026)
Concrete polishing: timelines
2–4 days Residential polishing up to 2,000 sq ft takes 2 to 4 days; 5,000–10,000 sq ft commercial jobs 1 to 2 weeks
HomeGuide's timeline guidance; repairs, leveling and stain steps extend it.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)
Concrete polishing: maintenance and lifespan
$1–$3 every 2–5 yrs A stain-guard sealer on polished concrete costs $1 to $3 per sq ft and is reapplied every 2 to 5 years
HomeGuide notes true polished concrete does not require sealing because densifiers harden the surface, but a stain guard is worth it in kitchens, garages and high-traffic areas.
HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026)$1 vs $2 per sq ft/yr Polished concrete maintenance runs about $1 per sq ft per year versus $2 for VCT; the higher install cost pays back in 2 years
Build & Construct's June 2026 analysis: polished concrete costs about $5 per sq ft in a remodel versus $3 for VCT, but a 45,000 sq ft store saves roughly $395,000 over 10 years on maintenance.
Build & Construct: The State of Maintenance and Polished Concrete Floors (2026)$0.18–$0.40 per sq ft/yr Commercial polished concrete maintenance costs $0.18 to $0.40 per sq ft per year vs $0.65–$1.10 for a full VCT program
Millfac's March 2026 facility data includes auto-scrubbing, periodic diamond-pad repolishing and densifier reapplication for polished concrete; VCT strip-and-wax alone is $0.35 to $0.65 per event.
Millfac commercial floor maintenance cost data (2026)
Concrete polishing: market size and trends
DOI 0–9 to 70+ The Concrete Polishing Council defines four appearance levels by Distinctness-of-Image (DOI)
CPC's chart: Level 1 flat/ground DOI 0–9, Level 2 satin/honed DOI 10–39, Level 3 polished DOI 40–69, Level 4 highly polished DOI over 70, all with haze under 12. Specify a level so the contract is measurable.
ASCC Concrete Polishing Council appearance chart (2023)<10 to >50 gloss CPC optional 60° gloss targets: under 10 (flat), 5–25 (satin), over 35 (polished), over 50 (highly polished)
The CPC appearance chart lists gloss values as optional alongside DOI, measured with a glossmeter per ASTM D4039 before any post-polish treatments are applied.
ASCC Concrete Polishing Council appearance chart (2023)3 tests per 1,000 sq ft CPC calls for at least three gloss/DOI tests for the first 1,000 sq ft, plus one per additional 1,000 sq ft
The compliance rule in the CPC appearance chart, using an image clarity meter (ASTM D5767) and glossmeter (ASTM D4039). Ask for these readings at closeout.
ASCC Concrete Polishing Council appearance chart (2023)85–95% / 80–90% CPC exposure classes: Class A 85–95% cement fines, Class B 85–95% fine aggregate, Class C 80–90% coarse aggregate
The CPC aggregate exposure chart defines cream (A), salt-and-pepper (B) and full-aggregate (C) surfaces, evaluated inside a randomly placed 10 ft x 10 ft square, and recommends a mock-up on the actual slab.
ASCC Concrete Polishing Council aggregate exposure chart (2024)~750 companies ASCC, home of the Concrete Polishing Council, has about 750 member companies
Concrete Decor's coverage of the revised CPC charts notes ASCC's roughly 750 member companies in the U.S. and 13 other countries; CPC-certified contractors follow these appearance and exposure standards.
Concrete Decor press release on CPC chart revisions (2024)$2.5B → $3.1B Global polished concrete market: $2.5 billion in 2024, $3.1 billion by 2030 (4% CAGR)
Research and Markets' forecast; densifiers are the largest product segment, projected at $1.8 billion by 2030.
Research and Markets polished concrete market report (2025)$679 million The U.S. polished concrete market was valued at $679 million in 2024
Research and Markets' U.S. figure within its global report. A market of this size supports a deep bench of specialty polishing contractors in most metros.
Research and Markets polished concrete market report (2025)$2.87B → $3.77B Polished concrete market forecast to grow from $2.87 billion in 2026 to $3.77 billion by 2031 (5.59% CAGR)
Mordor Intelligence's 2026 report; North America is the largest region at 37.45% of 2025 revenue.
Mordor Intelligence polished concrete market report (2026)31.89% Residential projects are about 32% of polished concrete demand; non-residential 68%
Mordor Intelligence's 2025 end-user split, with non-residential growing faster at 6.88% CAGR through 2031. Polished concrete remains primarily a commercial finish, but homes are a substantial minority.
Mordor Intelligence polished concrete market report (2026)42.72% Renovation of existing slabs is about 43% of polished concrete work; new construction 57%
Mordor Intelligence's 2025 construction-type split; renovation is projected to grow 6.43% a year. Dry polishing accounted for 58.33% of work by method.
Mordor Intelligence polished concrete market report (2026)$2.73B → $3.71B Polished concrete market estimated at $2.73 billion in 2025, reaching $3.71 billion by 2030 (6.2% CAGR)
The Business Research Company's 2026 report; North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific the fastest growing.
The Business Research Company polished concrete global market report (2026)CSP 1–10 ICRI Guideline 310.2R defines ten concrete surface profiles for sealers, coatings and overlays
ICRI's guideline runs from CSP 1 (minimal roughness) to CSP 10; its worked example targets CSP 3–5 after removing an old sealer. Grinding contractors should state the profile they will deliver for any coating or overlay that follows.
ICRI Concrete Repair Bulletin, introduction to Guideline 310.2R-2013754,000 new single-family homes completed on slab or other non-basement foundations in 2025
Census Characteristics of New Housing, all purposes, up from 641,000 in 2021. New construction, not remodeling; most slab completions are in the South and West, where slab-on-grade living areas are the typical residential polishing job.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of Census Characteristics of New Housing: foundation (2025)32.4% of occupied U.S. homes sit over a concrete slab (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 42.96 million occupied primary-residence housing units, per EIA's 2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey preliminary microdata. Installed stock, not annual projects; it describes how many homes have a slab that could be finished.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)41.1% of basement homes report an unfinished basement (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 16.1 million housing units nationally, 52% in the Northeast and 41% in the Midwest; the denominator is homes over a basement. Each is a bare slab that could be polished or ground and sealed.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)58.9% of basement homes report a finished basement (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 23.0 million housing units; the denominator is homes over a basement. Finished basements are where owners most often replace carpet over a slab with a polished or sealed floor.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)42.9% of occupied U.S. homes have an attached garage (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 56.9 million housing units, 28% of homes with a two-car garage. Garage slabs are the most common candidates for sealing, grind-and-seal or a guarded polish.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)27.8% of occupied U.S. homes have a two-car attached garage (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 36.9 million housing units; 9% have a one-car and 6% a three-or-more-car attached garage. A two-car garage is roughly 400–600 sq ft, the size HomeGuide's sealing and staining project figures describe.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)9.2% Homes with a one-car attached garage (2024)
9.2% of occupied primary-residence housing units in 2024 (about 12.1M housing units); by region: Northeast 12.5%, Midwest 7.5%, South 8.8%, West 8.9%. Concrete Finish Notes's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)6.0% Homes with a three-or-more-car attached garage (2024)
6.0% of occupied primary-residence housing units in 2024 (about 7.9M housing units); by region: Northeast 1.7%, Midwest 8.2%, South 4.7%, West 9.4%. Concrete Finish Notes's weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026).
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)$2–$6/square foot Matte finish (Guide updated July 10, 2026)
Matte finish: $2–$6/square foot (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated July 10, 2026). Source: Angi concrete flooring cost guide.
Angi concrete flooring cost guide (2026)$5–$8/square foot Moderate design (Guide updated July 10, 2026)
Moderate design: $5–$8/square foot (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated July 10, 2026). Source: Angi concrete flooring cost guide.
Angi concrete flooring cost guide (2026)$8–$15/square foot High-gloss finish (Guide updated July 10, 2026)
High-gloss finish: $8–$15/square foot (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated July 10, 2026). Source: Angi concrete flooring cost guide.
Angi concrete flooring cost guide (2026)$3–$8/square foot Semigloss finish (Guide updated July 10, 2026)
Semigloss finish: $3–$8/square foot (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated July 10, 2026). Source: Angi concrete flooring cost guide.
Angi concrete flooring cost guide (2026)$4–$8/square foot New slab (Guide updated July 10, 2026)
New slab: $4–$8/square foot (Projects described by publisher, Guide updated July 10, 2026). Source: Angi concrete flooring cost guide.
Angi concrete flooring cost guide (2026)
Concrete polishing: safety and codes
0.42 wet DCOF ANSI A326.3 sets a minimum wet DCOF of 0.42 for level interior floors expected to be walked on when wet
The 2022 revision raises the bar to 0.50 for wet-plus areas and 0.55 where oils and greases are present. High-gloss polished floors should be tested and may need a slip-resistant guard product in entries and kitchens.
Apex Clean Global ANSI A326.3 DCOF guide (2026)
Concrete polishing: materials and products
500–1,000 sq ft/gal PROSOCO Consolideck LS lithium densifier covers 500 to 1,000 sq ft per gallon with 0 g/L VOC
PROSOCO's product page lists 14.5% total solids and pH 11.0, and claims the densifier improves light reflectance, eliminates dusting and simplifies maintenance. Densification is the step that makes a polished floor hard enough to skip a film-forming sealer.
PROSOCO Consolideck LS product page (2026)
Concrete polishing: behavior and choices
71% of surveyed homeowners prioritized preventative maintenance in 2025 (Angi pulse)
Angi's April 2025 pulse of homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year. Stain guards, sealer renewal and repolishing are the preventative items on a concrete floor.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse62% of surveyed homeowners reported more concern about affording maintenance (Angi, 2025)
From the same April 2025 pulse of homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year. A floor finish with low, predictable upkeep answers that concern directly.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse19% of surveyed homeowners chose cheaper materials or services in 2025 (Angi pulse)
Angi's April 2025 pulse of homeowners who hired a pro in the previous year. On a concrete floor, choosing a lower sheen level or a grind-and-seal is the equivalent of a cheaper tier without a different material.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse54% of surveyed Houzz homeowners renovated in 2025
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study; a platform sample of Houzz users, not all U.S. households. 52% decorated and 47% repaired in the same year.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study50% of surveyed Houzz homeowners plan to renovate in 2026
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study; intent, not completed work, from a platform sample. Floors are among the most common elements changed in those plans.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study53.0% of owner-occupied attached-garage homes also report a concrete-slab foundation
Concrete Finish Notes's weighted analysis of the EIA's 2024 household survey microdata: Owner-occupied homes with an attached garage 53.0%. The foundation question describes the home, not the garage floor; this is structural context only and cannot establish coating demand.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS household data52% Decorated in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans)
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study surveyed homeowners on Houzz about their 2025 projects and 2026 plans; 52% decorated in 2025, alongside 54% who renovated and 47% who made repairs.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study47% Repaired in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans)
The 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study surveyed homeowners on Houzz about their 2025 projects and 2026 plans; 47% made repairs in 2025, while 54% renovated and 52% decorated.
2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study29% Bundled repairs (April 15-16, 2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse surveyed homeowners who had hired a pro in the previous year (fielded April 15–16, 2025). 29% bundled several repairs into one visit.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse23% Started early before price rises (April 15-16, 2025)
Angi's 2025 Home Spending Pulse surveyed homeowners who had hired a pro in the previous year (fielded April 15–16, 2025). 23% started a project early before expected price rises.
Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
Concrete polishing: regional differences
43% of occupied homes in the South sit over a concrete slab (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 22.1 million housing units; the West is 39%, the Midwest 20% and the Northeast 16%. Slab-on-grade living areas are the common residential polishing job in the South and West.
EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata29.5% of occupied U.S. homes sit over a basement (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 39.1 million occupied primary-residence housing units. Basement slabs are older, thinner and harder to reach than slab-on-grade floors, which is why HomeGuide applies an access premium.
Concrete Finish Notes analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026)58% of occupied Midwest homes sit over a basement; 52% in the Northeast (EIA 2024 RECS)
About 16.4 million Midwest and 11.8 million Northeast housing units, versus 13% in the South and 14% in the West. Basement polishing and grind-and-seal dominate residential concrete work in these regions.
EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata
State by state: homes built on a concrete slab; homes built over a basement; homes with an attached garage
Homes built on a concrete slab: 32.4% nationally. Highest in Arizona (63.8%), New Mexico (58.6%), Florida (57.7%); lowest in Rhode Island (9.1%), Vermont (11%), Massachusetts (11.1%).
Homes built over a basement: 42.9% nationally. Highest in Connecticut (91.7%), Massachusetts (91.2%), Nebraska (91.1%); lowest in Arizona (3%), Arkansas (7.2%), California (7.9%).
Homes with an attached garage: 42.9% nationally. Highest in Idaho (60.4%), Utah (59.9%), Nevada (57.7%); lowest in District of Columbia (5.1%), New York (23.2%), Massachusetts (25.9%).
Concrete Finish Notes calculated these state estimates from the Energy Information Administration's 2024 household survey microdata. EIA publishes the 2024 survey nationally and by region, not by state. Shares are weighted; a dash means the state sample was too small for a reliable estimate (fewer than 100 households, fewer than 10 yes answers, or a relative standard error above 30%). Source data.
| State | Homes built on a concrete slab | Homes built over a basement | Homes with an attached garage |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 32.4% | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| Alabama | 34.8% | 16.3% | 37.4% |
| Alaska | 26.8% | 24.8% | 43.7% |
| Arizona | 63.8% | 3% | 53.1% |
| Arkansas | 40.7% | 7.2% | 42.4% |
| California | 42% | 7.9% | 48.5% |
| Colorado | 24.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% |
| Connecticut | 15.8% | 91.7% | 40.5% |
| Delaware | 24.8% | 56.9% | 52.3% |
| District of Columbia | 11.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| Florida | 57.7% | — | 52.3% |
| Georgia | 37.6% | 25.8% | 47% |
| Hawaii | 45.1% | — | 42.3% |
| Idaho | 18.1% | 30.9% | 60.4% |
| Illinois | 17.7% | 77.5% | 41.2% |
| Indiana | 27.2% | 49.8% | 44.6% |
| Iowa | 19.8% | 88% | 50.7% |
| Kansas | 18.8% | 72.3% | 51.6% |
| Kentucky | 19.2% | 49.8% | 40.3% |
| Louisiana | 55.2% | — | 33% |
| Maine | 13.3% | 82% | 30.5% |
| Maryland | 25.8% | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| Massachusetts | 11.1% | 91.2% | 25.9% |
| Michigan | 17.5% | 86% | 42.9% |
| Minnesota | 24.1% | 85.8% | 44% |
| Mississippi | 57% | — | 35% |
| Missouri | 22.7% | 75.2% | 48.6% |
| Montana | 20.2% | 60.9% | 40.5% |
| Nebraska | 19.2% | 91.1% | 51.4% |
| Nevada | 47.4% | — | 57.7% |
| New Hampshire | 12.9% | 91.1% | 37% |
| New Jersey | 22.5% | 71.3% | 36.1% |
| New Mexico | 58.6% | — | 46.9% |
| New York | 13% | 85.1% | 23.2% |
| North Carolina | 28.1% | 20.6% | 37.9% |
| North Dakota | 19.9% | 88.3% | 45.8% |
| Ohio | 20% | 76.6% | 42.3% |
| Oklahoma | 54.3% | 8.4% | 50.7% |
| Oregon | 22.8% | 21.9% | 50.5% |
| Pennsylvania | 19% | 89.8% | 39.7% |
| Rhode Island | 9.1% | 90.5% | 27.2% |
| South Carolina | 36% | — | 48.2% |
| South Dakota | 20.7% | 85.9% | 53.2% |
| Tennessee | 30.5% | 29.7% | 38.4% |
| Texas | 56% | — | 47.2% |
| Utah | 28.8% | 74.9% | 59.9% |
| Vermont | 11% | 88.6% | 28% |
| Virginia | 26% | 48.8% | 33.1% |
| Washington | 26.1% | 34.3% | 44.9% |
| West Virginia | 20.7% | 64% | 34.3% |
| Wisconsin | 16.3% | 90.1% | 41% |
| Wyoming | 18% | 65.1% | 43.7% |
U.S. housing data by region
How many existing homes already have the features that shape a concrete polishing project, nationally and in each census region. Concrete Finish Notes weighted these from the federal survey records; counts are rounded.
Homes that already have it (EIA)
| Measure | U.S. | Northeast | Midwest | South | West | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes over a basement2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 29.5% | 51.6% | 57.7% | 12.9% | 14.2% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Basement homes reporting an unfinished basement2024 · homes over a basement | 41.1% | 52.4% | 40.7% | 31.3% | 26.5% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Basement homes reporting a finished basement2024 · homes over a basement | 58.9% | 47.6% | 59.3% | 68.7% | 73.5% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with an attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 42.9% | 31.2% | 44.2% | 43.4% | 49.9% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with a one-car attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 9.2% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 8.9% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with a two-car attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 27.8% | 17.0% | 28.5% | 30.0% | 31.6% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
| Homes with a three-or-more-car attached garage2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 6.0% | 1.7% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 9.4% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
Concrete slabs and substrates
| Measure | U.S. | Northeast | Midwest | South | West | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes over a concrete slab2024 · occupied primary-residence housing units | 32.4% | 15.7% | 20.1% | 43.0% | 38.8% | U.S. Energy Information Administration |
Remodeling behavior (surveys)
- 54% Renovated in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 52% Decorated in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 47% Repaired in 2025 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 50% Plan renovation in 2026 (2025 activity; 2026 plans, Surveyed homeowners on Houzz). 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study
- 71% Postponed a project (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 71% Prioritized preventative maintenance (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 29% Bundled repairs (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 19% Selected cheaper materials/services (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 23% Started early before price rises (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
- 62% Increased maintenance-affordability concern (April 15-16, 2025, Surveyed homeowners who hired a pro in previous year). Angi 2025 Home Spending Pulse
Concrete flooring costs
- $2–$16/square foot Concrete flooring overall (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
- $2–$6/square foot Simple design (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
- $5–$8/square foot Moderate design (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
- $8–$15/square foot Advanced design (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
- $2–$6/square foot Matte finish (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
- $3–$8/square foot Semigloss finish (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
- $8–$15/square foot High-gloss finish (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
- $4–$8/square foot New slab (Guide updated July 10, 2026, Projects described by publisher). Angi concrete flooring cost guide
New homes built with this feature (Census)
- 2021: 641,000 · 2022: 695,000 · 2023: 715,000 · 2024: 752,000 · 2025: 754,000 New single-family homes completed with slab or other foundation (all purposes) (2021–2025, New single-family houses completed, all purposes). Census Characteristics of New Housing: foundation
- 2021: 532,000 · 2022: 549,000 · 2023: 529,000 · 2024: 560,000 · 2025: 552,000 New single-family homes completed with slab or other foundation (built for sale) (2021–2025, New single-family houses completed, built for sale). Census Characteristics of New Housing: foundation
- 2021: 48,000 · 2022: 60,000 · 2023: 68,000 · 2024: 65,000 · 2025: 76,000 New single-family homes completed with slab or other foundation (contractor-built) (2021–2025, New single-family houses completed, contractor-built). Census Characteristics of New Housing: foundation
- 2021: 19,000 · 2022: 27,000 · 2023: 33,000 · 2024: 29,000 · 2025: 31,000 New single-family homes completed with slab or other foundation (owner-built) (2021–2025, New single-family houses completed, owner-built). Census Characteristics of New Housing: foundation
How Concrete Finish Notes compiles these figures
Published figures come from HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide, HomeAdvisor polished concrete floor cost guide, Homewyse cost to polish concrete, ASCC Concrete Polishing Council appearance chart, ASCC Concrete Polishing Council aggregate exposure chart, Concrete Decor press release on CPC chart revisions, Research and Markets polished concrete market report, Mordor Intelligence polished concrete market report and other named sources, each linked where it appears. Housing data by region is Concrete Finish Notes's weighted tabulation of the EIA's 2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey public microdata, using the survey's own weights and 60 replicate weights for the intervals, and of the Census Bureau's Characteristics of New Housing tables. Figures describe the period and population shown next to each one.
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Concrete polishing statistics: quick answers
What share of U.S. homes are built over a basement?
29.5% nationally in 2024 (about 39.1M housing units), based on Concrete Finish Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the Midwest at 57.7% and lowest in the South at 12.9%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
Among basement homes, what share report an unfinished basement?
41.1% nationally in 2024 (about 16.1M housing units), based on Concrete Finish Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the Northeast at 52.4% and lowest in the West at 26.5%. The figure covers homes over a basement.
Among basement homes, what share report a finished basement?
58.9% nationally in 2024 (about 23.0M housing units), based on Concrete Finish Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the West at 73.5% and lowest in the Northeast at 47.6%. The figure covers homes over a basement.
What share of U.S. homes have an attached garage?
42.9% nationally in 2024 (about 56.9M housing units), based on Concrete Finish Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the West at 49.9% and lowest in the Northeast at 31.2%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
What share of U.S. homes have a one-car attached garage?
9.2% nationally in 2024 (about 12.1M housing units), based on Concrete Finish Notes' weighted analysis of EIA 2024 RECS preliminary household microdata (May 2026). The share is highest in the Northeast at 12.5% and lowest in the Midwest at 7.5%. The figure covers occupied primary-residence housing units.
How often do attached-garage homes also report a concrete-slab foundation?
Just over half of homes with an attached garage report a concrete-slab foundation, the surface every coating or polish goes onto. Moisture testing that slab is the step that decides whether a floor lasts. Concrete Finish Notes calculated this from the federal government's 2024 household survey data: owner-occupied homes with an attached garage 53.0%.
What does HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide say about basic polished concrete costs $3 to $12 per square foot; decorative work $5 to $15+?
$3–$12 per sq ft. HomeGuide's 2026 guide separates basic finishes ($3–$12) from decorative options with stain or custom designs ($5–$15+). A 1,000 sq ft floor lands at $7,000 to $12,000. Source: HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026).
What does HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide say about cream finish $3–$8, salt-and-pepper $4–$10, full aggregate 'rock cut' $6–$12 per sq ft?
$3–$8 / $4–$10 / $6–$12. HomeGuide prices the three exposure levels; deeper grinding to expose coarse aggregate costs the most because it takes more passes and tooling. Source: HomeGuide polished concrete floor cost guide (2026).
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Service guides
Service guideConcrete PolishingConcrete polishing grinds an existing slab with progressively finer diamond abrasives, hardens it with a densifier and refines it to a specified sheen and aggregate exposure.
Service guideConcrete Staining & DyeingStaining and dyeing add color to a concrete slab by penetrating the surface rather than covering it, so the aggregate, patches and variation remain part of the look.
Service guideConcrete Grinding & LevelingGrinding uses coarse diamond tooling to remove coatings, adhesives, lips and high spots and to open a surface profile for whatever finish follows.
Service guideConcrete Sealing & ProtectionSealing and protection treatments defend a concrete floor against stains, moisture and wear, and they range from penetrating silicates and siloxanes that leave the look unchanged to film-forming acrylics, urethanes and epoxies that add gloss and a wear layer.
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