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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 […]
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 […]
When you’re planning out your next surface preparation project, you need to know what concrete surface profile you’re trying to achieve before you choose the machine and strategy to do the job. To help you know what CSP you need for your next project and how to get it, we’re doing a break down if […]
When you’re planning your next surface preparation project, it’s important to choose the right equipment for the task at hand. If your goal is to remove a light urethane coating from a floor you’ll use a different machine than if you need to remove a thick layer of mastic coating. To help you determine which […]
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 […]
If you are using a shot blaster to remove a coating, create a deeper surface profile or create a non-slip texture, there are three key factors that affect your performance: Travel speed: how fast or slowly you’re moving forward with the blaster; How much shot is released: If you have the valve wide open to […]
If you’re shopping for an electric floor grinder, electric floor scraper or other piece of surface preparation equipment, you need something powerful to do the job right. Similarly, if you are already using these machines, you depend on them to improve productivity, get great results, and allow you to move on to the next step […]
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 […]
Depending on what kind of end result you want for your concrete slab – a smooth surface with a satin sheen or a rough texture to better grip a mastic coating – the equipment you use plays an essential role. One question we’re asked frequently, is “Can a grinder achieve the same profile as a […]
Just like how the differences in ride-on floor scrapers affect performance, the same goes for walk-behind floor scrapers. To help you choose the right scraper for your business, we’re breaking down the factors that affect performance and the pros and cons of each. Heavy Floor Scrapers Tackle Heavy Tasks While no walk-behind floor scraper is […]