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A guide to polishing concrete: What is the process
The Process Standard Procedure: This is a GUIDE to the normal procedure involved in polishing concrete, including exposed aggregate concrete surfaces and using polished concrete tools. The procedure is virtually the same with terrazzo and other natural stone products....
How to remove coatings with a concrete grinder
Do you realise that thin coatings on hard concrete can be the most difficult to remove? Did you know that most epoxies contain finely powdered sands and are not always difficult to grind? Diamond grit size for coatings: In general, coarse diamonds will cut through...
How to stop your floor from moisture related failures
According to the Building Services Authority, 85% of flooring failures are due to the presence of moisture in the concrete from hydro-static pressure or green concrete. It is a common myth that concrete is dry as soon as it can be walked on... The BSA is inundated...
How to avoid concrete grinder burnout
If you are using an angle grinder on difficult, sticky floors and it is slowing down so much that you smell the motor burning do not stop the grinder or it will burn out! The motors are very powerful, but they generate a lot of heat. They have a strong fan inside that...
How to select the Correct Diamond Tooling
Concrete dust and bonds are the key elements for grinding productivity. The dust produced by concrete grinding will wear away the metal matrix/bond which keeps the diamonds exposed. Without this dust, the matrix will not wear to keep some diamonds exposed. When the...