Machinery buying guideLast updated October 2026

Floor Grinder and Polisher

Flatten, hone and polish floors on site.

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Price level
Mid-range
Best to buy
Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct
Top sources
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Walk-behind floor grinding machine

Photo: Davitzo, CC BY-SA 4.0

Overview

What it is

Floor grinding and polishing machines restore, flatten and polish installed stone floors: removing lippage, scratches and etching, then honing and polishing with diamond and resin tooling.

Heavier planetary machines are used on marble and terrazzo; lighter single-disc machines handle maintenance, powder polishing and crystallisation.

Stage
Installation and maintenance
Types
Planetary, single-disc, edgers
Tooling
Metal-bond diamonds, resin pads, powders
Power
Single-phase (small) or three-phase (large)

Applications

Best used for

  • Marble and terrazzo restorationBack to flat and glossy.
  • Lippage removalFlattening after installation.
  • Honing and re-polishingChanging or restoring the finish.
  • Concrete polishingThe same machines polish concrete.

Origins

Which countries to source from

The producing countries that matter for floor grinder and polisher, what each is known for, and a direct link to vendors there.

Timing

Best time of year to buy

Buy around the big fairs: Xiamen and Marmomac Brazil in March, Coverings in April and Marmomac Verona in late September. Makers launch models and offer show pricing.

  1. Jan: normal
  2. Feb: normal
  3. Mar: best time to buy
  4. Apr: best time to buy
  5. May: normal
  6. Jun: normal
  7. Jul: normal
  8. Aug: slower or pricier
  9. Sep: best time to buy
  10. Oct: best time to buy
  11. Nov: normal
  12. Dec: normal
Best time to buy Normal Slower or pricier
  • Italian makers close for about three weeks in August; orders placed in July often slip to September.
  • Chinese makers close for Lunar New Year; order by early December for spring delivery.
  • Large lines are built to order: expect three to nine months from deposit to commissioning.
  • Plan installation for your own slow season so the changeover doesn't cost production.

Import costs

Tariffs and import duties

Base duties for the main import markets, the extra US surcharge by origin, and the trade remedies to check before you quote a landed price.

HS codes

  • 8464.20Grinding and polishing machines for stone
  • 8479.89Floor polishers

Base import duty (MFN)

  • United StatesFree to 2%Floor polishers free; stone grinding machines 2%.
  • European Union1.7% to 2.2%
  • United Kingdom0% to 2%

Importing into the US? Add the 2026 origin surcharge

Section 301 rates in force since 24 July 2026, stacked on the MFN rate above.

  • Sweden flagSweden10% min.Section 301 (2026) tops the duty up to at least 10% in total; no surcharge if MFN is already higher.
  • Italy flagItaly10% min.Section 301 (2026) tops the duty up to at least 10% in total; no surcharge if MFN is already higher.
  • China flagChina+12.5% & 30112.5% Section 301 (2026) plus the legacy China Section 301 duty (25% on most stone and machinery lines), on top of MFN.
  • Steel-heavy equipment can fall under US Section 232 derivative tariffs; if it does, the 2026 Section 301 surcharge does not apply. Check the current derivatives list.
  • China-origin imports now face an additional 12.5 percent Section 301 duty related to forced labor provisions.
  • Certain legacy Section 122 duties previously applied to Chinese machinery have been removed.

Rates checked October 2026. Indicative rates for planning, not a customs ruling. Duties depend on the exact tariff line, origin, trade agreements and the rules in force on the day of entry. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you price an order.

Before you order

Buying checklist

  1. 1Planetary for large restoration jobs; single-disc for maintenance.
  2. 2Plan dust extraction or wet working and slurry handling.
  3. 3Check voltage and plug standard for your sites.
  4. 4Choose a quick-change tooling system.
  5. 5Check machine weight against floor loading.

Price level: From affordable single-disc units to premium planetary grinders.

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