Surface Preparation Tools 101: A Pro's Guide
Get expert tips on choosing and using surface preparation tools for concrete and metal. Find out which tools deliver the best results for your next project.
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Resin vs Metal Bond Tooling Explained
Bond type is one of the most consequential tooling decisions in concrete and stone work. This guide breaks down when to use metal bond versus resin bond, how hard and...
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How to Maintain Floor Polishing Machines
Floor polishing machines signal maintenance needs before they fail. This guide covers daily cleaning routines, wear part inspection, lubrication intervals, operator habits, and repair decisions to keep concrete, stone, and...
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Guide to Concrete Surface Profiling
Concrete surface profiling is the foundation of any successful coating or overlay installation. This guide covers the ICRI CSP scale, how to choose between grinding, shot blasting, and scarifying, and...
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Floor Scraper Machine Guide: Choosing the Right Floor Coating Removal Equipment
Manual floor coating removal is slow and costly. Learn how powered floor scraper machines remove epoxy flooring, glue, and tile faster — and which Terminator model is right for your...
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PREDATOR VS. MAJOR COMPETITION
HEAD TO HEADA few weeks ago, we had a customer who requested a head to head comparison with our Predator grinder series vs. some of the biggest players in the...
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APPLICATIONS & USES OF SHOT BLASTING - SHOT BLASTING EDUCATION MONTH
Why Shotblasting Education month? Over the past 6 months, we have heard an increasing interest in shotblasting from customers who were very unfamiliar with it. Because shot blasting is so...
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GRINDER RENTALS CHECKLIST- WHAT YOU NEED TO GET
If you are going to rent a concrete grinder, there are some key things that you need to remember before making your decision. In this blog, we will give you...
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AGM VS. FLOODED LEAD ACID BATTERIES
Batteries are one of those topics that seem pretty straight forward at first glance, but are anything but simple once you take a deeper look. There seems to be a...
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HOW TO POLISH CONCRETE: ISHINE FLOOR SYSTEM
The iShine Floor System is a multi- variation, step by step procedure that was developed by a team of product specialists and engineers to ensure the maximum quality shine and...
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CFM VS. WATER LIFT - DUST EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT
In the construction and demolition industries Vacuums or Dust Extraction Equipment are used as a more efficient way of cleaning up the workplace, as well as the first line of...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT DUST EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT
Choosing the right Dust Extraction Equipment for whatever machine you’re using, or having the appropriate ones available when renting out various pieces of surface preparation equipment is incredibly important. Other...
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SILICA DUST IS NOT JUST DUST: ARE YOU PROTECTED?
We’ve recently been investing some time trying to build awareness regarding the new Silica Regulations set by The Occupational Safety & Health Administration. It is an incredibly important, and long...
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SINGLE PHASE VS. THREE PHASE POWER: NORTH AMERICAN EDITION
The concrete and construction industry is very obviously dependent on heavy duty equipment. Most people are experts at using the equipment effectively, but not everyone has training in the electrical...
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WHEN TO USE A CONCRETE SCARIFIER
A Concrete Scarifier is one of the most productive pieces of surface prep equipment for heavy removal jobs and to prep for overlay. Some people find it difficult to identify...
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HOW TO USE A CONCRETE SCARIFIER LIKE A PRO
Concrete Scarifying is a fairly basic operation for those who know how to it effectively, but like most construction related operations, you can run into some difficulties if you don’t...
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HOW TO COMPARE FLOOR SCRAPERS
If you’re in the floor demolition industry, I am sure you know what a floor scraper is. Floor Scrapers are extremely valuable and using the right one can drastically increase...
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TERMINATOR RIDE-ON FLOOR SCRAPER COMPARISON: T3000EI VS. INFINITY
The Terminator Ride-On Floor Scraper line has been around since the early 90’s. The original scraper was invented and created by Innovatech to find a more efficient form of flooring...
