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Know the Differences Between Ride-On Floor Scrapers

Investing in a ride-on floor scraper allows you to save time on floor removal projects while still providing an excellent end result. Like any piece of surface preparation or construction equipment, not all scrapers are created equal. Weight, power sources, and other factors all affect performance, so to help you select the right ride-on floor […]

What Is Concrete Densifier?

One of the steps we frequently mention when talking about polishing concrete is applying a concrete densifier. While we have talked about how many coats of concrete densifier to use or how to tell if you need densifier, we wanted to take a closer look at what this commonly used chemical is, how it works, […]

Why Are Prep/Master Floor Grinders So Expensive?

“Why are these Prep/Master floor grinders so expensive?” We get asked that a lot here at Buy Manufacturers Direct, and it’s understandable if you’ve just started looking for a floor grinding machine. After all, what sets Prep/Master apart from the other brands? Aren’t they basically all the same? Not quite. To help you understand what […]

Can You Polish a Soft Concrete Floor

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 […]

Do I Need to Densify Concrete Twice?

Applying a concrete densifier is a key step in grinding and polishing a concrete floor. One question we’re asked frequently is “Do I need to densify concrete twice or is once enough?” And our answer to that is, “It depends!” We know that’s vague, so to help you determine your best course of action, we’re […]