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Troubleshooting an IMPACTS S210 Shot Blaster

The IMPACTS S210 shot blaster is a popular option because it is a compact shot blaster that offers the necessary power to profile concrete and remove existing coatings. It’s ideal for both residential and commercial surface preparation because it can fit into small spaces and is easy to transport and store.    One of the […]

Disassembling and Reassembling the Prep/Master Jr. Floor Grinder

The Prep/Master line of floor grinders is one of the leading brands of grinders on the market, known for their power and durability. However, there will be times when you may have to perform routine maintenance or simple repairs. To help you save time and prevent damage, we’re walking you through the steps to take […]

Skim and Clean Epoxy Fast with a Scarifier

If you want to quickly and effectively remove even the thickest epoxy coatings, a scarifier is an excellent option. Equipped with hard, durable cutting tools, they can “chew” through asphalt, concrete, and thick coatings so it can be profiled and recoated or painted.  To remove a thick coating with a scarifier and apply a fresh […]

Removing Paint from Concrete with a Floor Grinder

Before you lay down a fresh coating or paint the surface with new markings, you need to make sure all the old paint has been removed from your concrete. You can use a floor grinder to do this quickly, but it’s important to take your existing slab into account. If your concrete is harder, using […]

Choosing the Right Surface Preparation Equipment

When it comes to choosing what type of surface preparation is right for your task, you know a lot of factors come into play. What kind of concrete surface profile are you trying to achieve? Will there be a coating or overlay applied? What kind of space or surface are you working in? To help […]

How to Get the Right Concrete Profile for Your Next Project

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 […]

How to Burnish Polish a Concrete Floor

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 […]

How to Prepare Concrete for a Urethane Coating

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 […]

How to Replace Your IMPACTS Shot Blaster Cable

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 […]