How should I polish my concrete basement?

Question:My basement is finished with carpet and vinyl tile, but I want to pull it all up, and polish the concrete. I know that there will be some residue of glue from the tile, and matting from the rugs where there was water damage, but I was wondering if there was a way to remove it without renting a grinder. I was doing research, and an overlay sounds good or an epoxy. I also want to dye it. How do I go about this?.

Answers:
I went to a home show recently that specialized in polishing beautiful cement floors. They used a large disc with diamond grit or dust in varying coarsness. It looked like the floor was waxed when they were done. Check the details on making cement counter tops. You will find out how to get that great finish on concrete but only n a larger surface. Good Luck!