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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 […]
There are many ways to update the look of your home without making drastic changes that are going to cost you a lot of money. If you’ve noticed the concrete floors in your home are cracked and stained and in need of a makeover, you may want to look into decorative concrete overlays. They can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why grinding edges is more difficult than open areas Adequate concrete surface preparation is vitally necessary in order for a coating or adhesive to thoroughly bond to the floor surface, so you definitely don’t want to neglect the edges. An edge grinder can be good for that. In areas where large, walk-behind grinders, scarifiers, or […]