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When it comes to budgeting for surface preparation equipment, resin diamonds are one of the most important investments you can make. However, going by just the price of the pad is not 100 percent accurate to the actual cost, after all, an inexpensive pad isn’t that cheap if it only lasts half the time of […]
Working in surface preparation, we often hear the commonly held belief that polished concrete is maintenance free. While it’s a durable, attractive surface for both residential and commercial spaces that’s easy to take care of, there is some maintenance involved. In order to keep the surface looking smooth and glossy, a little bit of upkeep […]
If you want a smooth, near flawless polish on a concrete slab there are two key components to making this happen. First, you need to have the experience and knowledge to know what steps to take, how to care for the concrete, and how to operate the equipment properly. Second, you need to use the […]
If you have to work with asphalt or concrete, you need to have the right equipment to get the job done right. Concrete grinders, shot blasters, floor scrapers, and scarifiers are all used in surface preparation to get different results. So, what is a scarifier, and when should you choose it over other surface preparation […]
If you have a beautifully polished concrete surface, you want to keep that glossy, smooth sheen for as long as possible. In order to get that finish, diamond-impregnated or diamond-sprayed pads were originally used during the polishing process, so, in theory, diamond pads should be used to maintain polished concrete. Right? Yes, but not always. […]
When it comes to preparing or working with a slab of concrete, choosing the right equipment is essential to getting the job done right. Concrete grinders, shot blasters, floor scrapers, and scarifiers are all options, but each one gets much different results, so, what’s a shot blaster, and when should you choose it over other […]
At Buy Manufacturers Direct, our we sell shot blasters, floor scrapers, and floor grinders in both propane models and electric models. So, one question we’re asked frequently: “Is propane better than electric to run surface preparation equipment?” The short answer is, “It depends.” We’re not just going to leave it at that, though. Keep reading […]
When faced with a softer concrete, you may be at a loss for what you can do to improve its appearance. Can it withstand grinding and polishing, or will it just look worse? It’s our experience that every concrete slab can be polished to a mirror-like shine, if that’s the look you’re after. Polishing soft […]
At the surface, sand blasting and shot blasting are fairly similar. After all, they’re both using speed and force to propel an abrasive material. However, those are very loose similarities, which is why neither the term or the action can be used interchangeably. This means that some projects require a shot, some require sand, but […]
Knowing how to replace your commercial floor scraper blade is one of the key pieces of maintenance you have to know. When you’re transporting your floor scraper, to prevent damage or injury, you’ll want to remove the blade and store it separately. Additionally, there are times when you’ll need to replace ineffective blades, such as […]