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If you’re about to take on a surface preparation project that involves using a concrete grinder to remove a coating from concrete or you need to polish a concrete floor, you know having the right diamond tooling is essential to getting the job done right. This means getting the right grit, and it also means […]
You want to deliver excellent results to your clients, and that includes making sure your polished concrete project maintains its sheen, smoothness, and coating for as long as possible, but you also want to minimize unnecessary steps and get the work done more quickly. We are frequently asked if applying Concrete Guard is necessary or […]
If you are working on a new construction or a massive renovation, you know you need to map out a schedule in order to keep productivity maximized, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. If part of this project involves pouring new concrete and getting a smooth finish, you may be concerned about whether or not […]
If you’re using a rotary machine to grind or polish a concrete floor, you may be surprised to see the manufacturer recommends maneuvering the machine in a side-to-side motion rather than straight forward. This action is more commonly seen with floor burnishers and buffing machines, but it’s necessary for rotary floor grinders, too. To help […]
When shopping for a floor grinder to polish concrete, there are several factors that can affect the quality of the polish. We’re often asked if the size of the grinder being used can affect the quality of the polish. To help you get the best results while improving productivity, we’re going to break down what […]
At Buy Manufacturers Direct, we are often asked what a good rate to charge for polished concrete is. While there’s no set answer (wouldn’t that make things easier?), I want to use my own experiences as an example of what NOT to do when it comes to setting your prices. Factor in Overhead This is […]
The 3003AR Dust Collector improves the performance of surface preparation equipment while ensuring a safer, healthier jobsite.
If you need to remove an old coating, smooth a rough surface, or prepare concrete for fresh epoxy or urethane, using a concrete floor grinder is often the best option. To get the best results in the quickest time, we recommend you diamond grind the concrete, meaning using diamond impregnated pads to open up the […]
Soft Concrete Floor Polishing We have all encountered it from time to time… the dreaded soft concrete floor! The customer wants it polished — and you immediately want to run! Sometimes, though, a simple modified densifier application process may be all you need to create a soft concrete floor polishing effect that has good reflectivity, […]
Why Polishing Concrete Floors is Difficult Polishing concrete floors can be a difficult-to-master process because concrete conditions vary widely. In any situation with polishing concrete floors, an existing surface is smoothed by grinding to reduce all inequalities so that the floor can be consistently polished. Similar to stone polishing, the more perfected the surface is […]