How To Use A Concrete Floor Grinder

2021-11-16

Concrete floor grinders have various applications and use cases. They can be used to remove stubborn tile glue or coatings. They can be used to smooth out uneven surfaces in a concrete slab or even grind down a concrete slab to expose aggregate for a unique polished concrete look.

Step 1: Get to know the grinder

Concrete floor grinders are very powerful machines and if not used correctly can be very dangerous. Make sure you read the user manual carefully and understand all of the features and parts of the machine. In most cases, the manufacturer might even offer a free course on how to correctly operate the machine to ensure you get the best results possible.

Step 2: Full check of the grinder

When starting any major concrete grinding works, it is always good practice to complete a full check on the machine. Make sure all parts of the machine are complete and all cables are not damaged and that the extractor vents are clear.

Step 3: Use the correct diamond tooling

One of the most indispensable parts of any concrete floor grinder is the diamond tooling. There are various diamond tooling with different bonds and grits that attached to the grinder. These diamond tooling are what make contact with the concrete and gradually grind it away.

Step 4: Install new tooling each time

It is always best practice to install new diamond tooling each and every time you start a large grinding project. If you use the diamond tooling from the last project then you run the risk of burning them out half way through. However, you will have very different results when you install new tooling half way through a floor grinding process.

Step 5: Dust extraction

During the grinding process, the large concrete floor grinders tend to create a massive amount of dust. If you do not want to contaminate other areas of a project then it is a good idea to install a big dust extractors attached directly to the floor grinder to extract the control the dust. Or when the conditions of concrete floor permit, choosing wet grinding can better reduce dust generation.

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