Salvaging an ugly floor Removal is not always an option Ugly slabs (floors, patios) due to inclement weather when placing or poor finishing can be transformed to an acceptable finished floor, or even an exceptional one. Color can be added to an existing floor to enhance the beauty or help hide blemishes. This slab appeared to have been rained on, had a rough broom draged over it and been smeared with plastic, an abolute mess. After first grind the sloppy surface paste has been removed revealing aggrigate & some pitts needing filled. First polish, all major pitts filled, a smooth floor Final polish. An attractive & much more usable floor. Prior to polishing floor was difficult to sweep, now you can use a dust mop