Having the chance to use a concrete grinder has always been a dream of mine since I started at Bartell Global. One of my friends was having trouble removing glue from the floor, and I figured, hey, it’s not that hard, so let’s see if I can help! In talking to some of our grinding specialists, I felt like I was well-prepared after I learned the theory of concrete grinding. I was actually pretty well prepared for the situation.

I found grinding concrete a lot simpler than I had anticipated. I found that operating the machines was easier than expected, depending on what you are attempting and the circumstances. I certainly encountered some issues that if avoided would have sped up the process and resulted in better results. This blog will give you some insights into some of the mistakes I made and what I learned from them.

Select The Right Diamond

Diamond bonds and grits are concepts I am familiar with, but I never had to apply them. Before I found the one that produced the desired result, I had to experiment with a few different types. My guess is that I would have made a serious mess had I used the wrong diamonds.

You should take great care when choosing diamonds from Concrete grinding Perth when you start your first grinding job. In addition, you must understand bonds and segment styles and test the concrete’s hardness if you can. You should also think about whether anything will be removed from on top of the concrete and what you intend to do with it afterwards.

In the case of polishing the floor after removing glue, you should make sure you don’t scratch the flooring beyond repair.

It is important to discuss the job requirements with the diamond supplier in order to get a good recommendation.

Do Not Rush When It Comes To Things

Being impatient comes naturally to me. If you are removing glue that is difficult to get off a floor, this is not a helpful characteristic to have when grinding concrete. I started the job by taking my time and taking off the glue all at once. Over the course of the evening, I pushed myself a bit harder than I should have, trying to finish up. Several times had to be done to get all of the glue off in some areas.

This is a time-waster for you. Going back and doing multiple passes when it is not necessary just kills the productivity that if you were patient, you could achieve.

Don’t Forget To Put In The Right Power

There are a lot of larger grinders that don’t even require household electricity. Power requirements will vary according to where you live. If you don’t have the right power, either you need a generator or you need an electrician.

Take care of this well in advance. That was cutting it fine so I learned I would be grinding two days before the job started. Ensure that you know what the electrical requirements are and what type of plugs the grinder has if you are unsure. Although someone could come and hook up the power, if they do not put on the right plug, the situation remains the same.

Plan Where To Place Your Vacuum And Cords

If you are going to grind with a pattern, make sure you consider the vacuum hoses or power cords you will encounter along the path.

My vac was on the other side of the room when I realized when I was done grinding and was having to move it back and forth. I used an Ermator vacuum that could be pulled by the hose from far away, but with so many cords on the ground, it was easy to get tangled and I had to go out and do it manually.

If you’re grinding in a large and irregularly shaped room, your vacuum area and cord location will need to differ. You should take the time to think about how the vacuum and cord will affect the pattern you will grind.

Sucks Edging

It is as simple as that. To me, the hardest part of grinding is going right up the wall or post. There are basically two options for you. It is possible to use a hand grinder that requires hours of kneeling or one that is capable of edging. To edge, we previously used the DFG 280, which worked reasonably well, but it is time-consuming.