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If your concrete garage floors have an epoxy coating over them, and it’s beginning to show signs of wear and damage, you need to remove the coating before the concrete is damaged. When done correctly removing a coating from a garage floor can extend the life of your concrete and improve the look of your […]
Using diamonds on your concrete grinder adds the grit you need to remove thick coatings like mastic or epoxy, and create a rough profile. However, if you’re grinding dry on hard concrete, the diamonds can glaze over, dulling their rough abrasive ability, preventing you from getting the results you need, and leading to longer hours […]
Getting the right concrete surface profile is a key part of a successful surface preparation task. Whether you’re wanting a non-slip surface on exterior concrete or you need to make sure an epoxy or mastic will bond, you have to consider your profile and use the right equipment and tooling to achieve it. To get […]
After a concrete floor has been polished, assuming it was done correctly, it can maintain its shine for several years. However, a floor polish isn’t permanent as foot traffic and equipment can dull the shine over time. Eventually, a polished concrete floor will need to be redone from time to time both for aesthetics, such […]
After grinding and smoothing a concrete or stone surface, adding an epoxy or urethane can create a crisp, glossy look to those surfaces. However, urethane and some epoxy coatings can highlight every flaw in your surface, especially if your concrete wasn’t prepared properly. You may not see the blemishes at first, but after two or […]
IMPACTS shot blasters are known for their high quality and durability. However, knowing how to do maintenance and change out things like cables extends the life of your equipment even longer. As part of our “How to” series, we’re walking you through how to install a shot blaster replacement cable on your IMPACTS equipment. Watch […]
As part of our “How To” series, the shot blaster experts from Buy Manufacturers Direct are walking you through how to change the shot blaster liner of your S210E Shot Blaster.
In order to keep your IMPACTS S210E 40R shot blaster working efficiently, you need to keep up with regular maintenance. At BMD, we carry all the shot blaster replacement parts you need to keep your equipment up and running. From replacement cables and liner kits to blast wheels, we have the gear to keep it […]
As surfaces are used, they become degraded by abrasion, contaminants, and moisture. Depending on the surface and its appropriateness to the environment, floor maintenance may be required more often to avoid the costly work of floor restoration. What is Floor Maintenance? To maintain a surface means that the process curates the already performing finish. Work […]