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We often talk about how a shot blaster is used to profile concrete, getting a rough texture that creates a non-slip surface or increasing the surface area to ensure a coating bonds properly. However, there is more to using a shot blaster than creating texture. Check out the video below to see how we use […]
One of the steps we frequently mention when talking about polishing concrete is applying a concrete densifier. While we have talked about how many coats of concrete densifier to use or how to tell if you need densifier, we wanted to take a closer look at what this commonly used chemical is, how it works, […]
Bush hammers are an excellent way to texturize concrete quickly and create an ideal bonding surface.
Whether you need to remove old paint or you want to prepare a surface to lay down a fresh epoxy coating, using a shot blaster on your concrete floor is generally the best option. But why is that? What makes shot blasting the best method to strip and prepare concrete? What Is Shot Blasting? Shot […]
If you want to transform the look of your residential or commercial concrete floors, dyeing the concrete and polishing it to a high-gloss finish creates a sophisticated, attractive look that’s also easy to care for. For this project to be successful, it has to be done the right way, and you don’t want to skip […]
Prepping the Decorative Floor With any project, the floor needs to be surveyed for its beginning condition and the customer’s expected outcome. This particular floor has a thick epoxy coating covering and is intended to be used for semi-public foot traffic. Clean-ability is important too, since staining liquids and dirt will be common as the […]
What is Polished Concrete? A polished concrete floor, or polished concrete in general, is a concrete surface that has been mechanically refined to exhibit a reflective shine similar to granite or marble tiles. The shine, when done properly, is a natural finish that will not peel or flake like a conventional wax or coating. The […]