by Contreat Web Admin | 4 Oct, 2014 | FAQs
When buying a concrete grinder, it’s important to make sure you purchase the right equipment to suit your needs. Three things that are important to consider are your project size, speed and machine portability. Project size The general rule of thumb here is the larger...
by Contreat Web Admin | 17 Jun, 2014 | FAQs
Successful concrete grinding for a beautifully polished finish requires preparation and troubleshooting. If you’re planning on taking on a polishing project, we’ve put together a few tips to get you through the process from start to finish. The first thing to consider...
by Contreat Web Admin | 24 Sep, 2012 | FAQs
Your cup wheel diamond segment bond needs to match the concrete hardness. The confusing thing is that soft bonds are for hard concrete and hard bonds are for soft concrete. Sounds crazy, but this is the explanation… The diamonds only cut well if they are...
by Contreat Web Admin | 11 Jan, 2011 | FAQs
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....
by Contreat Web Admin | 10 May, 2010 | FAQs
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...
by Contreat Web Admin | 12 Feb, 2010 | FAQs
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...
