Polishing Q&A
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Q: Do I have to invest in two separate floor grinders for
wet and dry polishing?
A: No. Many manufacturers offer machines
that can handle both methods. They are equipped with a water tank and
water feed system for wet grinding as well as a port for attachment to a dust extractor
when working dry, such as this machine
from Concrete Polishing Solutions. |
Cool Tools:
Hand-Held
Dustless Grinders
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Dustless hand-held grinders are
great for polishing floor edges and other tight spots. A shroud surrounding the diamond cup wheel suctions up all the airborne dust. Compact
versions of these tools can also be used for smaller concrete surfaces, such as
countertops.
Watch this demonstration.
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Choosing a Polishing Method:
Wet or Dry? |
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Hi ,
You can polish concrete to a brilliant shine using wet or
dry grinding methods. Although each has its advantages, many contractors prefer
dry polishing. In this issue, you'll learn why, and get advice on how to determine which approach is
appropriate for a particular project. On some jobs, a combination of both
methods will be the best solution.
Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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| A primer on wet and dry polishing |
Dry polishing is faster,
more convenient, and more environmentally friendly than wet polishing, but you
will need to use a containment system to collect the dust. With wet polishing,
water eliminates the dust, but then you must clean up and dispose of the concrete
slurry. Here's an overview of each process.
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Polishing floors to a shine, without the dust
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When shopping around for a floor
polisher, look for a machine
capable of extracting about 99% of the dust (many of today's models do). This
will keep the worksite clean and the air quality safe. See this example of a propane-powered machine from Eagle Solutions, which has
a built-in vacuum to capture dust particulates. |
A contractor's tips for producing the perfect polished floor
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 Jim Cuviello of Complete Decorative Concrete Solutions, Arnold, Md., shares the step-by-step procedures he followed
on a stained and polished commercial concrete floor project, including these equipment tips for grinding, honing and polishing. |
| Find Concrete Polishing Equipment |
Find manufacturers and distributors of the machines, diamond tooling and accessories you'll need for your next polishing project. Visit: Concrete Polishing Equipment |
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