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Hand Grinding Sydney
Hand Grinding Sydney’s service includes the whole package, our highly experienced specialist Dust-Free Hand Grinding team will come to your property, do all the Dust-Free Hand Grinding to remove any slight variations in the concrete slab and remove any glue, paint or epoxy residues so that you have a clean, level and smooth floor. While still maintaining a virtually Dust-Free environment* using the latest most high-end commercial dust extractors for you free of charge!
We will make sure that your concrete slab is ready for the re-installation of any flooring system, paint, waterproofing membrane or floor levelling agent, then our team will take all the rubbish out to our truck and sweep up as well as vacuum any remaining mess and dust on site all while having the lowest price in Sydney!
Our team will use only the latest high-quality and high-powered Dust-Free Hand Grinding equipment with the latest diamond blade technology we also connect high-powered commercial dust extractors to our Dust-Free Concrete Grinders to offer you a near Dust-Free Hand Grinding experience.*
The Dust-Free Hand Grinding process is also used to level very small highs in concrete slabs up to 3mm, prepare surfaces for the application of floor levelling compounds or to clean up slabs for the re-installation of floor coverings such as Carpet Tiles, Vinyl, Tiles, Timber Flooring, etc. As they all need a clean smooth and porous slab to bond to.
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What Dust-Free Hand Grinding Services Do We Offer?
At Hand Grinding Sydney, we offer over 60 different Hand Grinding services. Please view the list below of the Hand Grinding services that we offer.
Please note:
That all of the hyperlinks in ‘ORANGE‘ are hyperlinks to the page related to that service.
While all of the hyperlinks in ‘WHITE‘ do not have hyperlinks to any page but they are still services that we offer.
Concrete Grinding – (3MM MAX)
Coating Removal – (6MM MAX)
Bump Removal – (8MM MAX)
Coating Removal – Double Layer – (12MM MAX)
Concrete Scarification – (6MM / PER PASS)
Concrete Shotblasting – (10MM / PER PASS)
Stencil Concrete Removal
Stamped Concrete Removal
Spraycrete Removal
Concrete Overlay Removal
Decorative Concrete Removal
CoverCrete Removal
Waterproofing Membrane Removal (ALL TYPES)
Rooftop Waterproofing Membrane Removal (ALL TYPES)
Epoxy Flooring/Coating Removal (ALL TYPES)
Line Marking Removal (ALL TYPES)
Paint On Concrete Removal (ALL TYPES)
Tactile Coating/Paint Removal
Thermoplastic Paint Removal
Spray Paint Removal
Glue Residue Removal (ALL TYPES)
Adhesive Removal (ALL TYPES)
Thinset Glue Removal
Tile Grout Removal
Urethane Wood Adhesive (Applied over concrete ONLY)
All Other Timber/Wood Adhesives (Applied over concrete ONLY)
Mastic Glue Removal (NON-ASBESTOS ONLY)
High Build Glue Removal
Pressure Sensitive Glue Removal
Polyurethane Glue Removal
Urethane or Wood Glue Removal
Acrylic Glue Removal
Water-Based Glue Removal
Solvent-Based Glue Removal
Epoxy Glue Removal
Expose Aggregate
Restore Rain Damaged Concrete Slabs
Restore Old Concrete Slabs
Oil, Grease & Tyemark Stain Removal
Trip Hazard Removal
Burnished Concrete Removal
Dyed Concrete Removal
Concrete Sealer Removal
Resin Flooring / Screed / Coating Removal
Graffiti Removal
Ardit/Ardex/Screed Removal
Residue Removal (ALL TYPES)
Removal of Cement Based Bedding
Removal of Sand & Cement Bedding
Cement Residue Removal
Magnesite Residue Removal
Polyurethane Coating Removal
Screed Residue Removal
Elastomeric Coating Removal
Ucrete Coating Removal
Hycrete Coating Removal
Flowcrete Coating Removal
Flowfresh Coating Removal
Polyurethane (PU) Cement Removal
Polyurethane (PU) Screed Removal
Polyurethane (PU) Resin Screed Removal
Hand Grinding
Hand Grinding – Stairs
Wall Grinding
Wall Grinding – Skirting Boards (Tiled, Epoxy, Waterproofed, ETC)
How Much Does Hand Grinding Cost Per Square Metre?
$10 – $90 Per Square Metre*
How Much Does Hand Grinding Cost Per Square Metre? Hand Grinding costs vary quite a lot from company to company or private contractor to private contractor. Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we guarantee that we will always be upfront with pricing, with no hidden extras.
On average Hand Grinding Costs $10 – $60 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a General Grind.
On average Hand Grinding Costs $10 – $90 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a Coating Removal.
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
Click here for a further understanding of “How Much Does Hand Grinding Cost“
These are the main factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How thick the coating is (0 – 6mm)
– How many layers there are
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– How many square metres require Hand Grinding
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– The condition of the concrete that requires Hand Grinding
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
How Much Does It Cost To Grind Your Skirtings?
General Grind – $10 – $30 Per Metre*
Coating Removal – $10 – $60 Per Metre*
On average Hand Grinding Skirtings Costs $10 – $30 Per Metre* for jobs that require a General Grind.
On average Hand Grinding Skirtings Costs $10 – $60 Per Metre* for jobs that require a Coating Removal.
These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many metres require Hand Grinding
– How many MM may need to be ground off
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– How many layers there are (if a coating was applied)
– What the height is of the skirtings that we need to grind
– How thick the coating is (0 – 6mm) on the on the skirtings
– The condition of the concrete that requires Hand Grinding
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
How Much Does Hand Grinding Your Stairs Cost?
Stairs – $20 – $40 Per Step*
Landings – $40 – $80 Per Landing*
On average Hand Grinding Stairs Costs $20 – $40 Per Step for jobs that require Hand Grinding.
On average Hand Grinding Landings Costs $40 – $80 Per Landing for jobs that require Hand Grinding.
These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many MM may need to be ground off
– How thick the coating is (0 – 6mm) on the stairs
– How many layers there are (if a coating was applied)
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– The condition of the concrete that requires Hand Grinding
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal? Flooring Removal?)
– How many STEPS and/or LANDINGS that require Hand Grinding and/or Removal
– The SIZE of the steps (Extra Wide or Extra Long Steps may increase the prices listed above)
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
How Much Does Commercial Concrete Grinding Cost Per Square Metre?
Commercial Concrete Grinding clients will receive larger discounts depending on how large the area is and what we are removing from the concrete. Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we guarantee that we will always be upfront with pricing, with no hidden extras.
On average Commercial Concrete Grinding Costs $5 – $15 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a General Grind.
On average Commercial Concrete Grinding Costs $5 – $20 Per Square Metre for jobs that require Coating Removals.
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
Click here for a further understanding of “How Much Does Concrete Grinding Cost“
These are the main factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many layers there are
– How thick the coating is (0 – 6mm)
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– How many square metres require Concrete Grinding
– Access to the site (LIFT or STAIRS? and what LEVEL?)
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– The condition of the concrete that requires Concrete Grinding
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
Why Do I Need Hand Grinding?
Why do you need Hand Grinding? Hand Grinding is used for a large range of different reasons. Hand Grinding can enhance safety by transforming a rough and damaged floor into a smooth, hard surface, reducing the risk of injury for homeowners and visitors. Additionally, when applied to driveways, it can create a quieter and more slip-resistant surface for vehicles.
If you are looking to lay any floor covering to a concrete slab you must first check that the concrete slab is clean, perfectly level with no minor bumps (even 0.1mm can be an issue), and ready for the installation of the new flooring system that you have chosen EVERY flooring system except for carpet will require “Floor preparation” before installing your new flooring system (Excluding carpet).
Your new flooring system needs a clean, smooth, and porous slab to bond to. Any glue or cement residue or any minor bumps in the slab left between the concrete will affect the quality and durability of the new floor covering that is being installed and may result in the flooring system that you are installing failing.
Floor installers (all major companies) will not give you a warranty or simply won’t do your project if you haven’t had the Dust-Free Concrete Grinder come in to clean up your concrete slab as they won’t be able to give you a warranty on installing your new flooring system. Dust-Free Hand Grinding is necessary to remove any glue residue and to level your floor to enable a clean installation of your new flooring system.
Dust-Free Hand Grinding is also necessary to remove any trip hazards if you wish to use a concrete slab as your subfloor. It is especially important if the floors are going to be polished, as the quality of the concrete will show through.
Dust-Free Hand Grinding the floors before the application of tiles, floorboards, vinyl, lino, slate, pebblecrete, parquet, laminate, epoxy, waterproofing membranes, floor levelling products, paint, etc. is the single biggest way to ensure the longevity of the floors as well as to ensure that you get your warranty from the installer/company that you chose to install your flooring system.
If you “skip“ the process of “Floor preparation” by not doing Hand Grinding companies have the right to NOT give you any warranty on the installation of their flooring system that they have installed. So if it fails within even 7 days, it is YOUR issue and not there’s and you will NOT get a refund / free repair/replacement or anything like that so you could end up wasting tens of thousands of dollars purchasing and installing your new flooring system, only to have it fail within a short period because you chose to skip the Hand Grinding or floor levelling (also known as floor preparation) process. This is why “Floor preparation” is so important.
The team we provide for you are experts in their field at removing floor coverings, adhesives, and compounds that make the surface uneven and difficult to reinstall a new underlay or flooring system too.
Our service is designed to provide a completely smooth and clean surface for our customers to do what they want. Our friendly team of experts is ready to assess your situation and consult with you on the best way to proceed with your Grinding Concrete Floor project.
Is Hand Grinding Required Before I Install A New Coating Or Flooring System?
Yes, Hand Grinding should always occur before the installation of a new Coating or Flooring System. The appropriate Floor Preparation before installing the new Coating or Flooring System system is also required.
To install a new Coating or Flooring System, you must ensure the following:
1) The previous Flooring System or Coating has been removed
2) All residue from the previous Flooring System or Coating has been removed
3) The appropriate floor preparation has been applied
– Concrete Cancer Repairs
– Concrete Crack Repairs
– Concrete Grinding
– Floor Levelling
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Is Hand Grinding Required After Flooring Removal?
Yes, if you have a CONCRETE subfloor, your Flooring has most likely been glued down. Once our team has removed your Flooring, you will see a glue residue that will need to be ground off your concrete using a Hand Grinder. We need to grind your concrete to remove any remaining residue to allow the successful reinstallation of a new flooring system, coating, or floor levelling compound.
How Many MM Can You Grind Off A Slab?
The Concrete Grinding process is also used to level very small highs in concrete slabs up to 3 MM, grind expansion joints level, and prepare surfaces for the application of levelling compound or for the re-installation of floor coatings or floor coverings such as Carpet Tiles, Vinyl, Tiles, Timber Flooring as they all need a clean smooth and porous slab to bond too.
Concrete Grinders often only remove a thin layer of material from the surface of workpieces per pass. Typically, diamond grinding tools only remove between 0.25 MM to 0.50 MM of material for a maximum of 3 MM.
Industrial or heavy-duty Concrete Grinders with correct diamond tooling or other tooling can grind depths of up to 6 MM of material from the workpiece.
After this point, a ‘Concrete Scarifier‘ or ‘Concrete Shotblaster‘ must be used to get further depth.
Regarding how many MM can be taken off, please follow the guide below:
Concrete Grinding – Residential – (3MM MAX)
Concrete Grinding – Commercial – (6MM MAX)
Coating Removal – (6MM MAX)
Bump Removal – (8MM MAX)
Coating Removal – Double Layer – (12MM MAX)
Can You Grind A Uneven Slab?
Yes, we can grind an uneven concrete surface to level it (depending on the variations). Our professional Hand Grinding team can quickly identify raised areas, often by pouring water on the floor or using laser measuring devices. Once these areas have been identified, our team will use a Hand Grinder to create a smooth, clean, and level surface.
If your concrete slab has variations larger than 3mm this may affect our ability to be able to successfully leave a smooth, clean, and level surface. A standard Concrete Grinder that works on residential power (240V) can only grind up to 3MM variations in your concrete slab. Variations larger than that need to be fixed with:
– Floor Levelling Compounds
– Concrete Scarifiers
– Concrete Shot Blasters
– High Powered Concrete Grinders (15AMP or 3PHASE)
What Are The Advantages Of Hand Grinding?
Hand Grinding is an extremely effective way to remove any imperfections from concrete, allowing for a smooth finish. It can boost the appearance of concrete floors, as well as lead to improved safety on roads and driveways. There are also a large range of other advantages, including:
– Safety
Hand Grinding can improve safety by making concrete surfaces smoother and harder, which reduces the risk of injury and accidents.
– Appearance
Hand Grinding can improve the appearance of concrete floors, especially in homes.
– Durability
Hand Grinding can increase the durability of concrete by removing imperfections and irregularities.
– Cost-effective
Grinding an existing concrete slab is more cost-effective than removing and installing a new one.
– Texture
Grinding can lead to a better texture, which is important for concrete roads and driveways.
– Traction
Diamond grinding can improve traction, which is especially important in moisture-prone areas, such as kitchens and entryways.
– Restore Concrete Surfaces
Hand Grinding removes all imperfections and inconsistencies in the concrete up to 3mm, resulting in a smooth and usable surface. Old and damaged concrete surfaces can be restored to their former glory and used for years and years to come.
– Remove Coatings, Paint, Epoxies, Dirt, Glue Residue, Waterproofing Membranes, Adhesives & Sealers, etc.
Hand Grinding removes paint, epoxies, dirt, glue residue, waterproofing membranes, adhesives & sealers and other remnants left on the concrete. The Concrete Grinder rubs against the top layer of the floor leaving a smooth surface.
– Easily Install New Flooring Systems Without Failure (Tiles, Floorboards, Carpets, Vinyl, Lino, etc)
Once the Hand Grinding has been completed and the smooth surface is left, any type of flooring option can be installed with ease. Floor preparation is key to the longevity of any kind of flooring option.
– Perfect For Warehouses, Shops, Offices etc
Hand Grinding is perfect for warehouses that need a flawlessly smooth finish. Hand Grinding ensures that the floors are in perfect working condition. It ensures not only the longevity of the floor but also its durability given the high-traffic nature of a warehouse, shop or office.
What Is And Is Not Included In Our Hand Grinding Services?
WHAT OUR SERVICE IS:
– Ensure the slab is ready for the re-installation of any Flooring System, Coating or Floor Levelling product
– Removal of any coatings, stains, residues, paints, epoxy, stencil concrete, waterproof membranes, ETC
– Remove any minor bumps up to 3mm high to ensure the slab is level
– Prepares the concrete surface for new floor coverings/coatings
– Repairs uneven concrete surfaces up to 3mm
– Prepares the concrete surface for polishing
– Removes uneven or rough areas on floors
– Removes old floor coverings or coatings
– Restore the concrete to its original state
– Eliminates tripping hazards or falls
– Enhances surface aesthetics
– Expose Aggregate
WHAT OUR SERVICE ISN’T:
– Concrete Polishing Service
– Floor Levelling Service
– Concrete Planer Service
– Concrete Sealing Service
– Concrete Mower Service
– Shot Blaster Service
– Concrete Scarifier Service
It is YOUR responsibility to understand the difference. If you do not understand the service you require please CALL and speak to one of our employees.
So why do you need Hand Grinding if you will still have to re-level your concrete with a Floor Levelling product?
The reason why it’s important to clean up your concrete slab is to allow the successful reinstallation of a Floor Levelling agent, flooring system or coating without it failing. If you don’t remove things like glues, paints, residues, etc. from your concrete slab before reinstalling a new flooring system or Floor Levelling agent. They won’t bond correctly to your concrete slab and will fail within a short time, if not straight away.
What Is The Difference Between Hand Grinding and Concrete Polishing?
There are some key differences between Hand Grinding and Concrete Polishing. The terms can be confusing and the equipment used for both services are the same although the result is different. Here we will examine the difference between Hand Grinding and Concrete Polishing so that you can be as informed as possible when it comes to your job site and make an informed decision on what service you require.
Hand Grinding
Hand Grinding involves an abrasive tool, like the Walk Behind Concrete Grinder or a Hand Held Concrete Grinder, in combination with a diamond disc or plug attachments combined with commercial silica dust extractors.
Concrete Grinders use rotating diamond teeth discs on specialised Hand Grinding equipment to slowly shave off small portions of concrete and level, smooth, or clean the surface of a concrete slab to allow the successful reinstallation of a new Flooring System, Floor Coating or Floor Levelling product. Or simply have a clean, level, and smooth concrete floor.
Hand Grinding is used to remove residues, imperfections, glues, bumps, spraycrete, paints, epoxies, waterproof membranes, stencil concrete, etc from your concrete slab.
Hand Grinding is a MUST before installing a new flooring system, coating or floor levelling product to ensure that the new flooring system, coating or floor levelling product does not fail as they need a smooth, clean surface to bond to which is achieved through Hand Grinding
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Concrete Polishing
Polishing Concrete is very similar to sanding wood. Machines equipped with diamond-segmented abrasives (akin to sandpaper) are used to grind down concrete surfaces to the desired degree of shine and smoothness. When sanding wood, you gradually progress from coarser-grit to finer-grit abrasives. (In this case, grit is the particle size of the diamond.) The result is a glossy, mirror-like finish.
Polished Concrete Floors are achieved by Mechanically Polishing Concrete Floors through a series of steps using different grit diamond tooling. We start at a coarse #16 grit and work up to a possible #3000 grit for a high gloss mirror image finish. We can stop at different grit levels for your desired gloss finish.
During the process, the concrete is densified using a concrete hardener strengthening the surface of your concrete floor and enhancing the level of shine. The concrete is also grouted, and cracks will be filled with cement-based products or epoxy hardeners this process fills in air pockets and cracks that are exposed.
Once the process is finished our team applies a stain guard to help protect the floor against any contaminants. Our team uses the latest equipment, tooling, and chemicals to achieve the highest standard of Polished Concrete possible.
The Dangers Of Silica Dust In The Hand Grinding Industry
In our workplace, we hang a “Silica Dust Warning Sign” to let our clients know that it is not safe to enter this working area while we are Hand Grinding without wearing the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that our employees are wearing. Even though we are using high-powered dust extractors made to handle the silica dust that our Concrete Grinder is producing, small amounts may still escape from our concrete grinder and enter the air. This is why our employees wear P2 dust masks.
Please do not ever attempt to enter the workspace without a P2 dust mask while our employees are Hand Grinding during your job. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Some dust particles can be so small that they are not visible; these are referred to as respirable particles. Respirable silica dust particles are those that are small enough to breathe in and penetrate deep into the lungs causing permanent damage that can lead to serious illness or death. Silica dust is also linked to the development of auto-immune disorders and chronic renal (kidney) disease.
Crystalline silica dust can be harmful when it’s inhaled into your lungs over a long period at low to moderate levels, or short periods at high levels.
When crystalline silica dust is inhaled it can cause silicosis, a scarring of the lungs. Silicosis is a serious and incurable disease, with symptoms including shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue, and weight loss. In severe cases, the damage caused to the lungs by silicosis can require a lung transplant or may lead to death. Silica dust is harmful when inhaled into your lungs. As it is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, you can be breathing it in without knowing.
Breathing in silica dust can also cause other serious diseases, such as:
– Lung Cancer
– Kidney Disease
– Autoimmune Diseases, such as Scleroderma
Construction and demolition employees can be at especially high risk of developing these diseases.
Are Our Hand Grinding Services Dust-Free?
Will The Job Be 100% Dust-Free?
We Grind Concrete Dust-Free due to how bad the Silica Dust is to inhale from Hand Grinding. Silica Dust is generated in workplace mechanical processes such as crushing, cutting, drilling, grinding, sawing, or polishing of natural stone or man-made products that contain silica. Some dust particles can be so small that they are not visible; these are commonly referred to as respirable particles. it will also get all over the walls, floor, and ceiling which can be incredibly frustrating. Hand Grinding will also trigger smoke alarms if they are not isolated or covered, It is important that before our arrival you isolate or cover your fire alarms to avoid an accidental set-off.
Our specialist Dust-Free Hand Grinding team uses commercial high-powered dust extractors attached to commercial Dust-Free Concrete Grinders to achieve as close to a Dust-Free Hand Grinding experience as possible.
No, The Job Will Not Be 100% Dust-Free. BUT!
How Do We Achieve An Almost 90 – 99% Dust-Free Demolition and Concrete Grinding Experience For Our Clients Free Of Charge?
We will grind your concrete slab with the use of high-powered Concrete Grinding equipment that is connected directly to a high-powered commercial dust extractor.
We will also perform demolition services with the use of high-powered commercial dust extraction equipment plugged directly into our tools.
Unfortunately, small amounts of dust are still produced and cannot be eliminated even with the most expensive high-end equipment and the latest technology. It should also be noted that certain equipment such as Jackhammers has a harder time trying to contain the dust even with the use of high-end dust extractors. While Concrete Grinders can contain dust a lot more easily. (Roughly 90 – 99.99% of the dust is still sucked up by a 3-engine high-powered commercial dust extractor that is plugged directly into the equipment) but sometimes a small amount of dust still escapes.
If you are concerned about the small amounts of dust that may get into areas that we are not working in such as the kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, etc. we would advise that you seal off those areas that we are not working in with plastic and sticky tape before our team arrives to avoid delays.
Can You Work After Hours While Hand Grinding?
Yes, our Dust-Free Hand Grinding specialist team can work:
– Any Day
– Anytime
– 24 Hours A Day
– 7 Days A Week
– 365 Days A Year
Our team can work at any time that suits our clients while Hand Grinding. If you have time restrictions, noise restrictions, or any other restrictions or deadlines, we can make sure that we can fit them into your schedule to make sure that your job is completed in the time frame needed while still maintaining the highest quality of work standards at any time that you desire with NO additional charges!
Do I Need To Turn Off My Air-con And Fire Alarms?
Yes, While we are grinding your concrete with Hand Grinders, we do try to keep the dust to an absolute minimum through various methods such as dust extraction units or wet grinding. (But Dust still may occur, so you must turn off air conditioning units as well as isolate, switch off and cover your fire alarms as dust will set them off)
Do I Need To Hire A Skip Bin?
No, Other Hand Grinding contractors and Hand Grinding companies, regardless of job size, will make you hire a skip bin, which will cost a huge amount ($375 – $1,000+) and will have to sit in your front yard for days while you deal with the annoyance of organising it and the large cost of the whole process.
Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we come in, grind your concrete, as well as sweep and vacuum your property to clean up any dust!
Then, once we are finished, we will also take all the waste to a local resource management centre for you (Recycling whenever possible), which will be far cheaper than you having to hire a skip bin and dealing with the frustration of that whole process! (On average, our clients save 60% on disposal of waste charges)
Is Hand Grinding Hard?
Yes, Hand Grinding can be a difficult and time-consuming project and the challenges often remain hidden until the project is underway. Depending on the installation method and how the flooring system or coating has been installed.
If you have a Hand Grinding job that is over 10 square metres, it is considered a hard task, that will be expensive and frustrating to attempt to do yourself. It’s often cheaper to hire a Hand Grinding contractor than to hire the tools, PPE, and other equipment required to attempt the project yourself.
There are several different installation methods when it comes to flooring systems and a huge range of different factors when it comes to floor coatings. We only recommend attempting Hand Grinding yourself if the project is under 10 square metres and you have the appropriate tools, PPE, and dust extraction equipment.
Hand Grinding equipment can be incredibly hard and frustrating to use. At Hand Grinding Sydney our team has specialised for years in the field of Grinding Concrete.
Hand Grinding is normally best left up to a specialist team such as ourselves with the proper knowledge and equipment to do the job correctly while ensuring a smooth result while making sure the job is done correctly.
Floor Coatings can have a huge range of different factors which can make it more difficult or easier to remove. Hand Grinding is one of the most difficult services. Hand Grinding can be incredibly hard to learn and incredibly dangerous without the proper Concrete Grinder and safety equipment.
Even if you head down to your local shop and hire a powerful Concrete Grinder. If you get the wrong diamond and you are not educated on how to use the equipment you could end up spending a huge amount of time and thousands of dollars by mistake while attempting to do the project yourself.
Even if you do remove the coating, you may have ruined your concrete slab in the process and end up spending more money than if you hired a professional Hand Grinding expert.
We’ll get your job done in one day, quote your job all over the phone and the job will be Dust-Free all while keeping our prices below our competitors while maintaining the highest standard possible! It doesn’t get much better than that!
For jobs over the size of 10 square metres, we ALWAYS recommend leaving it up to the professionals.
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How Does Hand Grinding Work?
Hand Grinding involves using diamond-encrusted cup wheels on specialized floor grinding equipment. These diamonds make contact with the concrete at high speeds and gradually grind down the concrete to level, smooth, or clean the surface of a concrete slab to allow the reinstallation of a new flooring system, coating or floor levelling agent. Or simply have a clean, level, and smooth concrete floor.
There are many different types of diamond cup wheels, which will have various effects. Generally, diamond cup wheels are measured in grits. The higher the grit ratio the finer finish it will leave on the concrete. For a more polished effect, a cup wheel with a high grit ratio would be used.
1) Our team will provide you with a free quote for Dust-Free Hand Grinding.
2) Our team will come to your property, and provide our Dust-Free Hand Grinding service on-site.
3) Our team will clean your property.
4) Our team will take all silica dust bags to a disposal centre.
5) Our team will evaluate your concrete to see if any Concrete Cancer Repairs, Concrete Crack Repairs, or Floor Levelling is required.
6) Finally! We have completed your job! and your property is ready for the re-installation of a new Coating or Flooring System.
How Do I Work Out How Much My Job Will Cost?
How To Use A Square Metre Calculator – A square metre calculator is very simple to use. To calculate square meters, you need to know the length and width of each area (Floor plans or manual measuring can help with this). This is also referred to as the area of the shape; most commonly, it’s a simple square or rectangle, but for more advanced areas, it can be harder and different shapes.
Square metres are calculated by Length x Width
For example 1 x 1 = 1 square metre
For example 7 x 4 = 28 square metres
For example 14 x 1 = 14 Square Metres
Or you can simply email Carpet Removal Sydney your “Floor Plan” to make it easier for you. We will calculate the square metres for you, but sometimes a Floor Plan may be missing measurements (most commonly the hallways), so those may need to be manually measured, or we may need to “guess” the rough measurement of that area.
Here is an example of a floor plan sent to us with “Missing Measurements.”
How to Calculate Square Meters
You might find yourself needing the area of a room or other space in square meters for a flooring, renovation, or landscaping project. To obtain such a measurement, you can measure the area of the space in square meters in a few simple steps. Follow along to learn how to calculate it yourself, or simply use the calculator above.
Step One: Measure Length and Width
In order to calculate the area of a space, you must know its dimensions. For example, if the shape of the space is a square or rectangle, then start by measuring the length and width of the space in meters using a tape measure or other measuring tool.
If your measurements are in another unit of measure, centimetres, for example, then you can either convert them to meters first, or you can find the area in another unit and convert them to square meters. We have some simple area conversion utilities, or you can convert yourself. If your length measurements are in centimetres, then divide by 100 to get meters.
If your area measurement is in square centimetres, then divide by 10,000 to get square meters.
If your space is not a square or rectangle, you may need to use a formula to calculate the area of a different shape. Or continue reading to see how to measure the area of oddly shaped rooms.
Step Two: Multiply Measurements Together
Once you have your measurements in meters, you can use the appropriate formula to calculate the area of the space in square meters. Continuing the example above for the square or rectangular room, now that you have a length and width measurement, you can find the area in square meters by multiplying the length and width together.
square meters = length × width
Measuring Oddly Shaped Rooms
Often, you’ll need to measure a space that’s not a perfect rectangle. It might be easiest to try to split up oddly shaped areas into separate shapes and measure the square meters of each of them separately.
Once that is complete, add up the individually calculated areas to find the total area of the space. You’ll also find that the formula above works great for rectangular areas. For other shapes, try our area calculator.
For example, see the formula below to see how to add two individually calculated areas of a complex space together.
total square meters = area 1 + area 2
FAQ’s
Are Square Metres and Metres The Same Thing?
No, square meters are a two-dimensional unit of area, whereas meters are a one-dimensional unit of length.
What Does 1 Square Metre Look Like?
One square meter is equal to a square that is 1 meter in width by 1 meter in height. For visual reference, a guitar is about 1 meter in length, so 1 square meter is approximately the area inside of a square made with guitars for edges.
Are Square Metres and Metres The Same Thing?
You can use square meters anytime you wish to know the area of space. Square meters are typically used for flooring, landscaping, and agricultural purposes.
How Many Square Metres Is A 10 x 10 Room?
A 10 m x 10 m room has an area of exactly 100 square meters, as shown by:
10 m × 10 m = 100 sq m
How Many Square Metres Is A 9 x 3 Room?
A 9 m x 3 m room has an area of exactly 27 square meters, as shown by:
9 m × 3 m = 127 sq m
What Does “Per Square Metre” Mean?
“Per square meter” is used whenever you are dividing some quantity by a total area, measured in square meters, for instance, to find a unit price. For example, if you want to resurface a 60 square meter lounge room and the total cost is $3,000, then the price per square meter is $50, as shown by:
$3,000 / 60 Square Metres = $50 per square meter
$3,000 divided by 60 Square Metres = $50 / Per Square Metre
Do You Offer Discounts For Larger Hand Grinding Jobs?
Yes, we offer large discounts for larger Hand Grinding jobs while Grinding Concrete. We Will NEVER Be Beaten On Price. We will always have the lowest and most competitive prices for all Hand Grinding jobs!
We Are Happy To Beat Competitors’ Quotes By Up To 10%*
Please visit our Commercial Hand Grinding page for more information on our discount prices for larger areas.
Do You Offer Free Quotes With A Price Beat Guarantee?
– We will beat all of our competitor’s quotes by up to 10%*
– We also offer FREE quotes & site inspections
– We will NEVER be beaten on price at Hand Grinding Sydney
Where Can We Provide Our Hand Grinding Services?
Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we specialise in Hand Grinding from ANY location. We Grind Concrete at:
– Residential Properties
– Commercial Properties
– Industrial Properties
– STRATA Properties
– Government Properties
– Retail Locations & Outlets
– Any Unit Block / High Rise / Apartment
– As well as any other location required!
How Long Does Hand Grinding Take?
Most Hand Grinding jobs can be completed within 1-2 days (depending on the size of the job and service required)
Jobs that are 0 – 250 square metres will generally be completed in 1 – 7 DAYS or more
Jobs that are 250 – 1,000 square metres or more will generally be completed in 1 – 3 WEEKS or more
Jobs that are 1,000 – 30,000 square metres or more will generally be completed over 1 – 2 MONTHS or more
Jobs that are 30,000 – 100,000 square metres or more will generally be completed over 3 MONTHS or more
Jobs that are 100,000 – 500,000 square metres or more will generally be completed over 3 – 6 MONTHS or more
Is Hand Grinding Dangerous?
Yes, Hand Grinding is dangerous.
Hand Grinding without the correct PPE and power tools/equipment will create a harmful silica dust environment. It’s also possible to be injured by tools as well as injured from the Hand Grinding process.
– SERIOUS INJURIES: Sometimes, Tiny pieces of Concrete can go flying in the air during the Hand Grinding process. Pieces of concrete can accidentally hit your eye, causing serious damage, if not blindness. The tools required to perform this task are also dangerous to use for people who are not highly skilled in using these tools.
– ACCIDENTAL INJURIES: It’s easy to look up a guide on what tools to use, but injuries often occur from a lack of knowledge of how to use these tools safely.
– PERMANENT LUNG DAMAGE: Inhaling dangerous silica dust by not using the correct PPE and Dust Extractors can be deadly.
The longer silicosis goes without treatment, the more likely it is to develop a complication. Because the disease affects the immune system, silicosis patients are vulnerable to developing tuberculosis, lung cancer, COPD, and kidney disease.
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- Lung Cancer.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Kidney Disease.
- Autoimmune Disease.
Breathing in very small (“respirable”) crystalline silica particles causes multiple diseases, including silicosis, an incurable lung disease that leads to disability and death. Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.
Why Do I Need A Professional For Hand Grinding?
– SPEED: Hiring a professional company to Grind your Concrete is incredibly faster than attempting to do the project yourself.
– COST: Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we have very reasonable prices and offer a Price Beat Guarantee. We can often complete your project for a fair price compared to the costs of attempting to Grind the concrete yourself. When it comes to larger Hand Grinding jobs, it will always be cheaper to leave it up to the professionals at Hand Grinding Sydney!
– READY: Rather than slowly completing your job on your hands and knees, we can complete your project within a short period of time to ensure that your home is ready for the next part of your renovation project.
Do We Specialise In Hand Grinding?
Yes, at Hand Grinding Sydney, we specialise in Dust-Free Hand Grinding. Hand Grinding has become our most popular service.
Our Dust-Free Hand Grinding team grinds tens of thousands of square metres of concrete annually! We are Sydney’s most trusted and well-known Hand Grinding company. You won’t find a better team in Sydney for your project! We are Sydney’s #1 Hand Grinding company.
What Is The Best Tool For Concrete Grinding?
When it comes to tools for Concrete Grinding, you should stick to three options for residential jobs. Hand Grinders, Walk Behind, and Remote Controlled Concrete Grinders. While on commercial jobs we use Ride-On Concrete Grinders and larger Concrete Grinders if possible.
– RESIDENTIAL: Walk Behind or Remote Controlled Concrete Grinders and Hand Grinders
– COMMERCIAL: Hand Grinders, Walk Behind, Remote Controlled, Dual Head, Quad Head, Ride-On Concrete Grinders, Concrete Scarifiers, and Shot Blasters
What Is The Fastest Way To Grind Concrete?
Ride-On Concrete Grinders:
Ride-on Concrete Grinders are simply the easiest and best way to Grind Concrete. Although this equipment is best left up to the professionals to use. Leaving the Concrete Grinding project up to the professionals is simply the fastest way to finish your Concrete Grinding project.
Our specialised equipment such as ride-on concrete grinders is the fastest way to Grind Concrete, although they are mostly only used in a commercial setting that has easy access or can be craned up and doesn’t require the job to be Dust-Free.
If ride-on Concrete Grinders are not an option our team has the highest quality and most expensive Concrete Grinding equipment such as remote-controlled concrete grinders, dual and quad-head concrete grinders and high-powered hand grinders. They are easily able to Grind Concrete without the need for a ride-on Concrete Grinder.
What Is The Easiest Way To Grind Concrete?
Simply contacting a professional company to provide the service for you will take the stress away and be fast, efficient, and clean.
Disposal Of All Silica Dust Bags – Commercial & Industrial Jobs
$0 – $300 (Depending on job size)
Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we take all your rubbish away with us for disposal at your local resource management centre (recycling whenever possible). This saves our clients hundreds of dollars in hiring skip bins, as well as the frustration of the whole process of hiring one and having to have a skip bin sit in your front yard for days. Most Hand Grinding jobs will have no disposal of waste cost, but some may. The deciding factor is (How many square metres require Hand Grinding is the deciding factor on your disposal of waste charge as the larger the job, the more silica dust bags will be produced. Most jobs will have no disposal fee.)
What Equipment Does Our Team Use?
We use the following major brands:
– HTC
– SASE
– HILTI
– Festool
– Metabo
– Floorex
– Duratiq
– WOLFF
– NewGrind
– Husqvarna
– Lavina / Super Abbrasive
We use a large range of Concrete Grinding equipment, this is just a small preview of the equipment that we use.
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Is There Magnesite Flooring In Your Property?
If your home was built in the 1920s – 1980s, likely, your home (Especially unit blocks in NSW) could potentially have Magnesite Flooring. Magnesite is present below a flooring system such as carpet. Magnesite is a product used as a noise preventative and a Floor Levelling agent.
Magnesite Flooring absorbs moisture (particularly in areas prone to moisture such as external walls, doorways, around shower recesses, near windows, laundries, etc.) Unfortunately, once Magnesite Flooring absorbs moisture, it starts a chemical reaction that will cause Concrete Cancer over long periods.
Because your Magnesite Flooring was laid 40 – 100 years ago, it has likely absorbed moisture over the many decades that it has been trapped under your flooring system, and it has most likely started to break down and lose its strength, making it an unsuitable Floor Levelling product that it once was, as well as very hollow, which destroys its soundproofing.
The best thing you can do to prevent further damage to your property and the concrete slab is to remove it ASAP. Magnesite Flooring consists of Magnesium Oxychloride, which may contain ASBESTOS.
Since it is a health hazard and a major safety risk in NSW, if you remove your flooring system and find out there is Magnesite under it.
YOU MUST remove your Magnesite Flooring for the safety of you and everyone else in your unit block.
Strata may pay to remove your Magnesite Flooring as it is considered “Common property”. Magnesite Flooring can cause Concrete Cancer, which is a major risk to everyone’s safety as well as the successful reinstallation of your new flooring system.
NO company will give you any form of warranty or insurance on any flooring installation job on a magnesite floor, which is another reason why it should always be removed.
Get A Better Understanding Of Just How Powerful Our Dust Extractors Are
Dustmaster® series dust extractors have been specially designed to handle the demands of the concrete grinding industry, which has high-loading fine dust.
This is the H-Class (often referred to as HEPA) Dust extractor that is certified to handle hazardous dust. These amazing dust collectors have been certified to capture up to 99.99% of the dust.
Dust extraction in our industry is often more important than the actual grinding itself. Without it, we could breathe the fine dust, which could be detrimental to our health.
– Featuring dual 10A motors, maximum performance is ensured. The longopac bagging system makes handling and disposal of hazardous dust much easier.
– Performance is maintained by the rotary filter cleaning mechanism, which automatically cleans the filter during operation.
– This machine has a single durable toggle switch for each motor.
– A deep clean is achieved while running whilst the motor is turned off. The rotary filter cleaning can be turned off when the DustMaster is not in use using the rotary switch on the front panel.
– H-Class (H13) dust extractors must pass the 0.3µm DOP test that certifies they capture no less than 99.99% of the dust.
– The rotary filter cleaning system is very effective and takes only 10-20 seconds to deep clean the filter. You may never have to remove the filter to clean it again, keeping your job and your hands cleaner!
– You won’t find a better piece of equipment to handle your job. His is the most high-end piece of equipment that we can use for your job. The next level up would require a 15A power supply, which would require you to supply us a generator on-site as residential power only has 10A.
So Why Choose Our Team At Hand Grinding Sydney For Your Project?
Every year here at Hand Grinding Sydney, our team grinds tens of thousands of square metres of concrete. So, as you can imagine, they run into every issue you can imagine. From small residential jobs to the largest of industrial jobs. We provide over 50 different Hand Grinding services and remove any type of floor coatings with exceptional service.
So, as you can imagine, our team is quite experienced in the services we offer and knows how to handle any issue that we may come across on any Hand Grinding project—giving our customers the peace of mind of knowing that they have a highly experienced team doing their job.
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Hand Grinding Concrete
Hand Grinding Concrete
What Is Hand Grinding?
A Hand Grinder can come in many configurations, the most common being a Hand-Held Angle Grinder. This is a specialized tool for countertops or worktops. There are also purpose-built Floor Concrete Grinders and Hand Held Concrete Grinders that are used for Concrete Grinding and Concrete Polishing of marble, granite, and concrete floors.
Dust-Free Hand Grinding using an abrasive tool, like a Walk Behind Concrete Grinder or a Hand Held Concrete Grinder, in combination with a diamond disc or plug attachment combined with a commercial silica dust extractor on rough concrete surfaces to reveal a smooth finish to prepare your concrete to have a new flooring system or coating applied.
Dust-Free Hand Grinding involves using rotating diamond teeth discs on specialized machinery to level, smooth, or clean the surface of a concrete slab to allow the reinstallation of a new flooring system. Or have a clean, level, and smooth concrete floor.
Hand Grinding can be done either wet or dry. At Dust-Free Hand Grinding Sydney, we prefer to grind under dry conditions and use commercial dust extraction equipment to reduce the negative impacts of silica dust on our health while also protecting our clients and their homes.
Hand Grinding Concrete under wet conditions can also stack up massive amounts of disposal charges for “slurry disposal”, increase the time of the job, and force you to delay your future work on the job site as you will need to allow time for your concrete slab to dry as it will have absorbed water.
Our specialist Dust-Free Hand Grinding team uses this process to remove all types of glues (Such as commercial carpet glues that are incredibly strong and hard to remove), paints, sealers, waterproof membranes, and other coatings from the concrete slab, as well as a various few other services.
– We are a fully insured business with worker’s compensation, insured for public liability and all employees have white card health and safety and COVID vaccinations.
– Our highly trained staff will always work in a safe and efficient manner while using high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Dust Extraction Equipment.
Hand grinding is an effective way to keep a concrete surface durable and long-lasting. Hand Grinding helps create a level floor, which can then be honed and sealed, polished, or coated. Concrete finishing, such as polishing and sealing the floor, has been proven to increase surface longevity dramatically.
It is typical to use a stone or synthetic resin compound in modern properties due to its weatherproofing qualities and resistance to cracking over time. Honing a floor before a final colour coating is applied will help keep the colour even throughout the service life of the floor while also making it more resistant to stains from oil and other liquids. In some cases, it may be better not to add a topcoat ever because honed surfaces are naturally more stain-resistant than polished ones.
Hand Grinding is very beneficial. Hand Grinding is used to smooth rough surfaces and remove coatings such as paint, varnish, and concrete sealers. The Hand Grinding tool or machine slowly shaves off small concrete portions and leaves a smooth surface behind. Hand Grinding is essential to bringing the right look to your workspace. Care must be taken to ensure no harmful silica dust is generated during the Hand Grinding process.
Why Hand Grinding Should Never Be Skipped
Hand Grinding is used to level out bumps and ridges to create a smooth surface where dust, dirt, oil, or other contaminants have less of a chance of remaining trapped deep within the concrete. The exterior concrete flooring can be ground down to become even with the concrete floor below it. It makes it easier to sanitize and keep safe for commercial or industrial use. It also provides a more aesthetically pleasing appearance for interior commercial spaces.
Hand Grinding has several advantages over most other methods of removing materials from surfaces, such as stone polishing, cutting and sawing, milling, and water blasting. Grinding Concrete is considered one of the least invasive methods because no heavy-duty chemicals are involved, nor is there any harmful blasting media such as sand or glass. Instead, the only thing used during Hand Grinding is fine dust created from the Hand Grinding process itself. This dust is then collected and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Hand Grinding can be used for many applications, including removing dirt, paint, oil, overlaying material, and even concrete itself. The process is often used on large-scale projects, or other methods are not suitable or cost-effective. For instance, the method may strip away existing concrete before constructing a new foundation. It may also be used to smooth out surfaces that have been damaged by less precise work processes such as acid washes or sawing and milling operations. Doing so makes it possible for individuals with no heavy-duty construction experience to produce their own resurfaced floors without spending too much time or money doing so.
Benefits of Hand Grinding Concrete
Hand Grinding Concrete has various benefits, from increasing a surface’s longevity to clearing the surface of any imperfections. This process not only removes surface imperfections and stains but also helps to create a better surface for the application of concrete sealers and coatings. Hand Grinding can also be used to expose the decorative aggregate, create a non-slip surface, or remove old coatings and adhesives.
There are many benefits to Hand Grinding. This process can level out uneven surfaces and smooth out surfaces that have been scarred or damaged. It makes the concrete surface even and suitable for Concrete Polishing with a diamond pad to create a polished concrete floor.
Hand Grinding Concrete also reduces trip hazards as it creates a uniform flooring surface free from jagged edges and adjoining joints that could cause people to trip or slip if not ground down first. The reduced risk of injury brings cost savings: companies with higher worker safety ratings tend to pay less in insurance premiums than those who don’t meet specific safety standards, bringing money back into valuable business budgets.
Another benefit is the cost-effectiveness of Hand Grinding compared to other resurfacing methods, such as acid staining, overpayment, or terrazzo. Overlayment, in particular, is comparable in cost to Hand Grinding. Still, it can be much more labour-intensive when done by hand and cuts into profits when the time spent on the project cuts into production hours. Acid staining also carries a high initial investment cost, yet few colours are available for purchase.
A secondary benefit of Hand Grinding is that it usually produces a smoother surface than other methods, making it easier to clean than rough surfaces with jagged edges. Concrete flooring is easy to sweep, vacuum, scrub, and mop, so maintaining the cleanliness of the surface requires using essential tools of housekeeping more frequently instead of investing in costly machinery that substitutes for manpower over an extended period.
Here are some of the benefits a client can expect when they consult Hand Grinding Sydney for their concrete needs:
– Repairs uneven concrete surfaces
– Eliminates tripping hazards or falls
– Removes old floor coverings or coatings
– Prepares the concrete surface for new floor coverings/coatings
– Prepares the concrete surface for polishing
– Fixes poor concrete installation
– Removes uneven or rough areas on floors
– Levels uneven sidewalks or curbs
– Grinding eliminates defects, making your surface look perfect
– Surfaces look good as new all the time
– Enhances surface aesthetics
– Boost your property value
– Expose Aggregate
– And more!!!
Hand Grinding gets the concrete surface ready for Polishing as it smooths and levels the entire area. Even if a client isn’t polishing their concrete, Hand Grinding is still an important step, as concrete needs to be ground level to apply sealers or other flooring systems and coatings. Hand Grinding is the essential first step to maximize a floor’s lifespan. Hand Grinding gets the concrete surface ready as it smooths and levels the entire area.
The process can take old concrete and transform it into a completely new surface. At Hand Grinding Sydney, we want to help businesses receive these fantastic benefits. We are committed to offering quality Hand Grinding services for all our clients.
Dust-Free Hand Grinding
We Grind Concrete Dust-Free due to how bad the Silica dust is to inhale from Hand Grinding. Silica dust is generated in workplace mechanical processes such as crushing, cutting, drilling, grinding, sawing, or polishing of natural stone or man-made products that contain silica. Some dust particles can be so small that they are not visible; these are commonly referred to as respirable particles. It will also get all over the walls, floor, and ceiling, which can be incredibly frustrating. Hand Grinding will also trigger smoke alarms if they are not isolated or covered; it is important that, prior to our arrival, you isolate or cover your fire alarms to avoid an accidental set-off.
Our specialist Dust-Free Hand Grinding team uses commercial high-powered dust extractors attached to commercial Dust-Free Hand Grinders to achieve as close to a Dustless Hand Grinding experience as possible.
No, The Job Will Not Be 100% Dust-Free. BUT!
How Do We Achieve An Almost 90 – 99% Dust-Free Demolition and Hand Grinding Experience For Our Clients Free Of Charge?
We will grind your concrete slab with the use of high-powered Hand Grinding equipment that is connected directly to a high-powered commercial dust extractor.
We will also perform demolition services with the use of high-powered commercial dust extraction equipment plugged directly into our tools.
Unfortunately, small amounts of dust are still produced and cannot be completely eliminated even with the most expensive high-end equipment and the latest technology. It should also be noted that certain equipment, such as Jackhammers, has a harder time trying to contain the dust even with the use of high-end dust extractors. Hand Grinding are able to contain dust a lot more easily. (Roughly 90 – 99.99% of the dust is still sucked up by a 3-engine high-powered commercial dust extractor that is plugged directly into the equipment) but sometimes, a small amount of dust still escapes.
If you are concerned about the small amounts of dust that may possibly get into areas that we are not working in, such as the kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, etc., we would advise that you seal off those areas that we are not working in with plastic and sticky tape before our team arrives to avoid delays.
How Much Does Hand Grinding Cost Per Square Metre?
General Grind – $10 – $60 Per Square Metre*
Coating Removal – $10 – $90 Per Square Metre*
How Much Does Hand Grinding Cost Per Square Metre? Hand Grinding costs vary quite a lot from company to company or private contractor to private contractor. Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we guarantee that we will always be upfront with pricing, with no hidden extras.
On average Hand Grinding Costs $10 – $60 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a General Grind.
On average Hand Grinding Costs $10 – $90 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a Coating Removal.
These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many square metres require Hand Grinding
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– The condition of the concrete that requires Hand Grinding
– What service is required (Removal? General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– Access to the site (Stairwell? > Lift?)
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
Other Hand Grinding contractors and Hand Grinding companies that Grind Concrete do not meet the standards that we do at Hand Grinding Sydney. We use only the highest quality products that are available on the market.
Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we come in and do a swift Floor Preparation and Concrete Grinding service for all of our clients. We Concrete Grind and Prime all floors prior to Floor Levelling to ensure a flawless installation without failure.
– The main deciding factor is ‘What Service Is Required’. For example, a simple light grind will be far cheaper than removing a thick Waterproof Coating.
How Much Does Commercial Hand Grinding Cost Per Square Metre
General Grind – $5 – $15 Per Square Metre*
Coating Removal – $5 – $20 Per Square Metre*
Commercial Hand Grinding clients will receive larger discounts depending on how large the area is and what we are removing from the concrete. Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we guarantee that we will always be upfront with pricing, with no hidden extras.
On average Commercial Hand Grinding Costs $5 – $15 Per Square Metre* for jobs that require a General Grind.*
On average Commercial Hand Grinding Costs $5 – $20 Per Square Metre* for jobs that require Coating Removals.*
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
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These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many square metres require Hand Grinding
– How many MM may need to be ground down
– The condition of the concrete that requires Hand Grinding
– What service is required (General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– Access to the site (Stairwell? > Lift?)
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
– The main deciding factor is ‘What Service Is Required’. For example, a simple light grind will be far cheaper than removing a thick Waterproof Coating.
How Much Does It Cost To Hand Grind Glue Residue On Your Stairs?
Stairs – $20 – $40 Per Step*
Landings – $40 – $80 Per Landing*
On average Hand Grinding Stairs Costs $20 – $40 Per Step for jobs that require Hand Grinding.
On average Hand Grinding Landings Costs $40 – $80 Per Landing for jobs that require Hand Grinding.
These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many steps and landings require Hand Grinding
– The size of the steps (Extra Wide or Extra Long Steps may increase the prices listed above)
– How thick the coating is on the stairs
– The condition of the concrete that requires Hand Grinding
– What service is required (Removal? General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
– Access to the site (Stairwell? > Lift?)
– How many MM may need to be ground down
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
– The main deciding factor is ‘What Service Is Required’. For example, a simple light grind will be far cheaper than removing a thick Waterproof Coating.
How Much Does It Cost To Hand Grinding Skirtings?
$10 – $60 Per Metre*
On average Hand Grinding Skirtings Costs $10 – $30 Per Metre for jobs that require a General Grind.
On average Hand Grinding Skirtings Costs $10 – $60 Per Metre for jobs that require a Coating Removal.
These are the factors that we take into account when quoting:
– How many metres require Hand Grinding
– What is the height of the skirtings that we need to grind
– The size of the skirtings
– How thick the coating is on the skirtings
– The condition of the concrete that requires Hand Grinding
– What service is required (Removal? General Grind? Coating Removal?)
– What level of power can be provided? (10AMP > 15AMP OR 3PHASE)
– Access to the site (Stairwell? > Lift?)
– How many MM may need to be ground down
These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.
– The main deciding factor is ‘What Service Is Required’. For example, a simple light grind will be far cheaper than removing a thick Waterproof Coating.
Disposal Of All Silica Dust Bags – Commercial & Industrial Jobs
$0 – $300 (Depending on job size)
Here at Hand Grinding Sydney, we take all your rubbish away with us for disposal at your local resource management centre (recycling whenever possible). This saves our clients hundreds of dollars in hiring skip bins, as well as the frustration of the whole process of hiring one and having to have a skip bin sit in your front yard for days. Most Hand Grinding jobs will have no disposal of waste cost, but some may. The deciding factor is (How many square metres require hand grinding is the deciding factor on your disposal of waste charge, as the larger the job, the more silica dust bags will be produced. Most jobs will have no disposal fee.)
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What Concrete Grinding Services Do We Offer?
At Concrete Grinding Sydney, we offer over 60 different Concrete Grinding services. Please view the list below of the Concrete Grinding services that we offer.
Please note:
That all of the hyperlinks in ‘ORANGE‘ are hyperlinks to the page related to that service.
While all of the hyperlinks in ‘BLACK‘ do not have hyperlinks to any page but they are still services that we offer.
Concrete Grinding – (3MM MAX)
Coating Removal – (6MM MAX)
Bump Removal – (8MM MAX)
Coating Removal – Double Layer – (12MM MAX)
Concrete Scarification – (6MM / PER PASS)
Concrete Shotblasting – (10MM / PER PASS)
Stencil Concrete Removal
Stamped Concrete Removal
Spraycrete Removal
Concrete Overlay Removal
Decorative Concrete Removal
CoverCrete Removal
Waterproofing Membrane Removal (ALL TYPES)
Rooftop Waterproofing Membrane Removal (ALL TYPES)
Epoxy Flooring/Coating Removal (ALL TYPES)
Line Marking Removal (ALL TYPES)
Paint On Concrete Removal (ALL TYPES)
Tactile Coating/Paint Removal
Thermoplastic Paint Removal
Spray Paint Removal
Glue Residue Removal (ALL TYPES)
Adhesive Removal (ALL TYPES)
Thinset Glue Removal
Tile Grout Removal
Urethane Wood Adhesive (Applied over concrete ONLY)
All Other Timber/Wood Adhesives (Applied over concrete ONLY)
Mastic Glue Removal (NON-ASBESTOS ONLY)
High Build Glue Removal
Pressure Sensitive Glue Removal
Polyurethane Glue Removal
Urethane or Wood Glue Removal
Acrylic Glue Removal
Water-Based Glue Removal
Solvent-Based Glue Removal
Epoxy Glue Removal
Expose Aggregate
Restore Rain Damaged Concrete Slabs
Restore Old Concrete Slabs
Oil, Grease & Tyemark Stain Removal
Trip Hazard Removal
Burnished Concrete Removal
Dyed Concrete Removal
Concrete Sealer Removal
Resin Flooring / Screed / Coating Removal
Graffiti Removal
Ardit/Ardex/Screed Removal
Residue Removal (ALL TYPES)
Removal of Cement Based Bedding
Removal of Sand & Cement Bedding
Cement Residue Removal
Magnesite Residue Removal
Polyurethane Coating Removal
Screed Residue Removal
Elastomeric Coating Removal
Ucrete Coating Removal
Hycrete Coating Removal
Flowcrete Coating Removal
Flowfresh Coating Removal
Polyurethane (PU) Cement Removal
Polyurethane (PU) Screed Removal
Polyurethane (PU) Resin Screed Removal
Hand Grinding
Hand Grinding – Stairs
Wall Grinding
Wall Grinding – Skirting Boards (Tiled, Epoxy, Waterproofed, ETC)
Is Hand Grinding Required After Flooring Removal?
CONCRETE SUBFLOORS:
Yes, after Flooring Removal has taken place, there will be some form of residue left on your concrete slab. This must be removed prior to the re-installation of any coating, Floor Levelling product, or flooring system. Our team will remove all Flooring residue with the use of a high-powered Hand Grinder.
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Is Floor Sanding Required After Flooring Removal?
TIMBER SUBFLOORS:
Yes, after Flooring Removal has taken place, there will be some form of residue left on your timber subfloor, this must be removed prior to the re-installation of any coating, Floor Levelling product, or flooring system. As our team does not offer a floor sanding service, you must hire a separate contractor for this part of the job.
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The Dangers Of Silica Dust In The Hand Grinding Industry
In our workplace, we hang a “Silica Dust Warning Sign” to let our clients know that it is not safe to enter this working area while we are Hand Grinding without wearing the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that our employees are wearing. Even though we are using high-powered dust extractors to handle the silica dust that our Hand Grinder produces, small amounts may still escape from our Hand Grinding and enter the air. This is why our employees wear P2 dust masks.
Please do not ever attempt to enter the workspace without a P2 dust mask while our employees are Hand Grinding during your job. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Some dust particles can be so small that they are not visible; these are referred to as respirable particles. Respirable silica dust particles are those that are small enough to breathe in and penetrate deep into the lungs causing permanent damage that can lead to serious illness or death. Silica dust is also linked to the development of auto-immune disorders and chronic renal (kidney) disease.
Crystalline silica dust can be harmful when it’s inhaled into your lungs over a long period of time at low to moderate levels, or short periods at high levels.
When crystalline silica dust is inhaled, it can cause silicosis, a scarring of the lungs. Silicosis is a serious and incurable disease, with symptoms including shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue, and weight loss. In severe cases, the damage caused to the lungs by silicosis can require a lung transplant or may lead to death. Silica dust is harmful when inhaled into your lungs. As it is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, you can be breathing it in without knowing.
Breathing in silica dust can also cause other serious diseases, such as:
– Lung Cancer
– Kidney Disease
– Autoimmune Diseases, such as Scleroderma
Construction and demolition employees can be at especially high risk of developing these diseases.
Can You Grind A Uneven Slab?
Yes, we can grind an uneven concrete surface to level it (depending on the variations). Our professional Hand Grinding team can quickly identify raised areas, often by pouring water on the floor or using laser measuring devices. Once these areas have been identified, our team will use a Hand Grinder to create a smooth, clean, and level surface.
If your concrete slab has variations larger than 3mm this may affect our ability to be able to successfully leave a smooth, clean, and level surface. A standard Hand Grinder that works on residential power (240V) can only grind up to 3MM variations in your concrete slab. Variations larger than that need to be fixed with:
– Floor Levelling Compounds
– Concrete Scarifiers
– Concrete Shot Blasters
– High Powered Concrete Grinders (15AMP or 3PHASE)
How Deep Can We Grind With A Concrete Grinder?
The Hand Grinding process is also used to level very small highs in concrete slabs up to 3 MM, grind expansion joints level, and prepare surfaces for the application of levelling compound or for the re-installation of floor coatings or floor coverings such as Carpet Tiles, Vinyl, Tiles, Timber Flooring as they all need a clean smooth and porous slab to bond too.
Hand Grinders often only remove a thin layer of material from the surface of workpieces per pass. Typically, diamond grinding tools only remove between 0.25 MM to 0.50 MM of material for a maximum of 3 MM.
Industrial or heavy-duty Concrete Grinders with correct diamond tooling or other tooling can grind depths of up to 6 MM of material from the workpiece.
After this point, a ‘Concrete Scarifier‘ or ‘Concrete Shotblaster‘ must be used to get further depth
Regarding how many MM can be taken off, please follow the guide below:
Hand Grinding – Residential – (3MM MAX)
Hand Grinding – Commercial – (6MM MAX)
Coating Removal – (6MM MAX)
Bump Removal – (8MM MAX)
Coating Removal – Double Layer – (12MM MAX)
Why Is Hand Grinding Important?
Hand Grinding is important prior to almost any flooring system being installed (apart from the carpet) floorboards, tiles, vinyl, lino, slate, epoxy, paint, waterproofing membranes, parquet, floor leveling agents, etc being installed. will all require Hand Grinding prior to installation.
The concrete beneath can be rough and uneven and even have paint, epoxies, glues, cement residues, bumps, or other residues left on it. Making installing various flooring or paints, epoxies, etc. on top impossible (or fail quickly)
This is why the contractor/business who is installing your new flooring system, floor levelling agent, or coatings. Contractors and businesses will refuse to give you any warranty on the job unless you have your Concrete Ground first.
Once Hand Grinding has taken place and the smooth surface is revealed installing any alternative flooring option is easy.
Preparing the floors prior to the application of a new flooring system, epoxy or paint is the single biggest way to ensure the longevity of your new flooring system or coating. It is especially important if the floors are going to be polished, as the quality of the concrete will show through.
What Is A Hand Grinder?
A Hand Grinder can come in many configurations, the most common being a hand-held Hand Grinder or hand-held Angle Grinder and A Hand Held Concrete Grinder but it may be a specialized tool for countertops or worktops. Angle Grinders and Hand Grinders are small and mobile and allow one to work on harder-to-reach areas and perform more precise work.
There are also small, medium, and large walk-behind Concrete Grinders for tackling larger projects, there is even riding on Concrete Grinders for industrial projects.
All Concrete Grinders use some sort of abrasive to grind or polish such as diamond tools or silicon carbide. The diamond tools used for grinding most commonly are diamond grinding cup wheels, other machines may use diamond segments, mounted on various plates, slide-on diamond grinding shoes, and for polishing are usually circular Resin diamond polishing pads.
The use of diamond attachments is the most common type of abrasive used under concrete grinders and comes in many grits that range from 16 grit to the high thousands, although 3,000 grit is considered by the industry as the highest shine possible to apply to a floor surface.
Is A Concrete Grinder Worth It?
A Concrete Grinder is an ideal solution for concrete restoration projects like removing coatings, residue, stains, and other unsightly imperfections. You may also use a concrete grinder to even out a surface or prepare the concrete for an overlaying finish.
Concrete Grinders, Concrete Scarifiers, and Shot Blasters prepare concrete surfaces, but they operate differently to deliver various results. A Concrete Grinder is an excellent choice for smaller projects because it can remove shallow layers of concrete while providing enough precision and smoothing abilities to polish surfaces or remove coatings as well as to prepare the surface for reapplication of Flooring Systems, Coatings, and Floor Levelling Compounds.
Why Do I Need Hand Grinding?
Why do you need Dust-Free Hand Grinding? Hand Grinding is used for a large range of different reasons. Hand Grinding can enhance safety by transforming a rough and damaged floor into a smooth, hard surface, reducing the risk of injury for homeowners and visitors. Additionally, when applied to driveways, it can create a quieter and more slip-resistant surface for vehicles.
If you are looking to lay any floor covering to a concrete slab you must first check that the concrete slab is clean, perfectly level with no minor bumps (even 0.1mm can be an issue), and ready for the installation of the new flooring system that you have chosen EVERY flooring system except for carpet will require “Floor Preparation” prior to installing your new flooring system (Excluding carpet).
Your new flooring system needs a clean, smooth, and porous slab to bond to. Any glue or cement residue or any minor bumps in the slab left between the concrete will affect the quality and durability of the new floor covering that is being installed and may result in the flooring system that you are installing failing.
Floor installers (all major companies) will not give you a warranty or simply won’t do your project if you haven’t had the Dust-Free Concrete Grinder come in to clean up your concrete slab as they won’t be able to give you a warranty on installing your new flooring system. Dust-Free Hand Grinding is necessary to remove any glue residue and to level your floor to enable a clean installation of your new flooring system.
Dust-Free Hand Grinding is also necessary to remove any trip hazards if you wish to use a concrete slab as your subfloor. It is especially important if the floors are going to be polished, as the quality of the concrete will show through.
Dust-Free Hand Grinding the floors prior to the application of tiles, floorboards, vinyl, lino, slate, pebblecrete, parquet, laminate, epoxy, waterproofing membranes, floor levelling products, paint, etc. is the single biggest way to ensure the longevity of the floors as well as to ensure that you get your warranty from the installer/company that you chose to install your flooring system.
If you “skip“ the process of “Floor preparation” by not doing Hand Grinding companies have the right to NOT give you any warranty on the installation of their flooring system that they have installed. So if it fails within even 7 days, it is YOUR issue and not theirs, and you will NOT get a refund / free repair/replacement or anything like that so you could end up wasting tens of thousands of dollars purchasing and installing your new flooring system, only to have it fail within a short period of time because you chose to skip the Hand Grinding or floor levelling (also known as floor preparation) process. This is why “Floor preparation” is so important.
The team we provide for you are experts in their field at removing floor coverings, adhesives, and compounds that make the surface uneven and difficult to reinstall a new underlay or flooring system too.
Our service is designed to provide a completely smooth and clean surface for our customers to do what they want. Our friendly team of experts is ready to assess your situation and consult with you on the best way to proceed with your Grinding Concrete Floor project.
How Does Hand Grinding Work?
Hand Grinding is usually carried out by large floor grinding machines that have diamond-encrusted cup wheels installed on a spinning disc. These diamonds make contact with the concrete at high speeds and gradually grind down the concrete.
There are many different types of diamond cup wheels, which will have various effects. Generally, cup wheels are measured in grits. The higher the grit ratio, the finer finish it will leave on the concrete. For a more polished effect, a cup wheel with a high grit ratio would be used.
What Is Hand Grinding Used For?
Hand Grinding is also used to remove surface irregularities, such as spalls and poor levelling, and create a rough profile that will provide good adhesion for coating or topping. It’s essential to use the right diamond cup wheel, as different wheels are designed for different tasks. For example, a grinding wheel with a coarse grit is better for removing large amounts of material, while a polishing wheel with a fine grit is better for finishing the surface.
Regardless of the concrete being ground, the result is a highly smooth surface with consistent floor levels throughout. Having a consistent level floor leaves room for many different coating or sealing methods that will make your floor last longer.
Grinding concrete is a critical way to ensure the health of a floor, as it strips away imperfections in the flooring and ensures that the remaining concrete is level and ready to seal or begin polishing steps. This process is beneficial in large industrial settings, where the floors are constantly trafficked by heavy-weight equipment or floor tolerances are high; meaning your floor needs to be very level to set certain machinery. 1/8” variation in floor over 10’. High F Numbers!
The process removes epoxy, paint, carpet glue, and other mastics from a concrete surface. The weight of the grinders coupled with artificial diamonds is the key to prepping the surface to receive sealers or begin polishing. The depth of aggregate exposure depends on the look the customer wants, and often the condition of the floor.
Hand Grinding removes irregularities and imperfections from a concrete surface using an abrasive tool with a diamond attachment. This may include levelling and flattening the surface for enhanced durability. With Hand Grinders, you can quickly level and smooth a rough surface.
Over time, concrete floors become scratched, and the coatings wear off and delaminate, impacting the floor’s smooth surface. Because the concrete further down might still be of good quality, Hand Grinding Concrete is the best way to improve the appearance of your concrete floor. The Hand Grinding procedure removes the damaged top layer of a concrete floor or coating, leaving a brand-new surface ready for the re-installation of a new coating, flooring system, or polished concrete floor.
TYPICAL USE OF Hand Grinding EQUIPMENT
– Remove old floor coatings and old flooring surfaces, including old paint or glue
– Prepare the surface for polishing, staining, or re-coating
– Create a level flooring surface to allow the re-installation of a new flooring system
TO RESTORE CONCRETE SURFACES
Use Hand Grinding to remove all imperfections and inconsistencies in your concrete floor to gain a smooth and usable surface. Restore old and worn concrete slabs to their former glory.
TO REMOVE PAINT, EPOXIES AND OTHER COATINGS
Hand Grinding removes paint, epoxies, and other coatings from concrete floors. The Concrete Grinder rubs against the top layer of the floor, leaving nothing behind but a smooth, good-as-new surface.
TO INSTALL OTHER FLOORING OPTIONS EASILY
Hand Grinding can be seen as Floor Preparation when you’re looking to install flooring options such as carpets or tiles.
WHAT COATINGS WE REMOVE WITH Hand Grinding EQUIPMENT
– We use Hand Grinding equipment to remove coatings such as (but not limited to):
– Stencil Concrete Removal
– Stamped Concrete Removal
– Spraycrete Removal
– Paint On Concrete Removal
– Oil, Grease & Tyemark Stains
– Waterproofing Membrane Removal (All Types)
– Rooftop Waterproofing Membrane Removal (All Types)
– Tile Grout Removal
– Glue Residue Removal (All Types)
– Expose Aggregate
– Epoxy Flooring/Coating Removal (All Types)
– Resin Flooring / Screed / Coating – Removal
– Magnesite Residue Removal
– Adhesive Removal
– Polyurethane Coating Removal
– Spray Paint Removal
– Graffiti Removal
– Concrete Sealer Removal
– Burnished Concrete Removal
– Dyed Concrete Removal
– Line Marking Removal (All Types)
– Tactile Coating/Paint Removal
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What You Need To Know About Hand Grinding
Hand Grinding is extensively used because the concrete beneath your old flooring system can be rough, and uneven, have a lot of glue & adhesive residue left on it from the previous floor installation system that was removed, and even have paint or epoxies on it. Making installing various flooring on top of it difficult or impossible without the new floor failing.
It is extremely important to remove any adhesive previously laid on the floor as well as make it clean, level, and smooth before you reinstall a new flooring system to make sure that your new flooring system is installed correctly.
Hand Grinding will always produce a large amount of very hazardous dust, which is why specialized equipment is needed to reduce the risk and damage to your health as well as the workspace. Our team uses the highest quality personal protective equipment as well as dust extraction equipment to offer a near-dustless workplace experience*.
Our team of Dust-Free Hand Grinding professionals has years of experience in Dust-Free Hand Grinding. We use high-quality safety equipment and specialized tools to get the best results when completing the task of removing adhesives, levelling your concrete floor, and getting your job done as quickly as possible.
Why Is A Hand Grinding Service Necessary?
Many commercial facilities and residential homes use concrete flooring these days instead of hardwood, laminate, tile, or vinyl. Some common places where Polished Concrete is being used are retail stores, office buildings, car dealership showrooms, warehouses, hotels, and restaurants. There are a few reasons for this:
– Hand Grinding your concrete slab to maximize the life of your new flooring system or paint, epoxy, waterproofing membranes, etc
Prior to the application of tiles, hardwood, vinyl, lino, carpet tiles & direct stick carpets, epoxies, stencil concrete, waterproofing membranes, paints, etc… Hand Grinding Concrete is the single biggest way to ensure the longevity of the new installation, applying a new glue to old glue, for example, will almost always fail within a short period of time, but if you remove the old glue, the flooring system would last 10-25x longer instead.
– Hand Grinding can be used to level your concrete floor and remove minor bumps.
Hand Grinding Concrete is used to “level” your concrete slab before installing your new flooring system as some flooring systems cannot be installed on uneven concrete slabs such as vinyl, lino, laminate, floorboards, tiles, etc.
– Hand Grinding can be used to remove old glue, tile residues, paint on concrete, epoxy floor removal, or waterproofing membrane removal before attempting to install new glue, paint, epoxy, waterproofing membranes, tiles, flooring systems, or Floor Leveling agent. Otherwise, the new one will not bond correctly and will fail quickly after installation.
Its also important to remove any previous glue, cement, paint, waterproofing, epoxy (etc.) residues on your concrete slab before re-applying any or before re-installing anything onto a concrete slab that will need to “bond” to the concrete slab as it will not bond correctly to an old coating of glue or paint or tile screed or cement residues, which is why it should be removed with Hand Grinding so a new layer of paint or glue can be applied for example.
– Floor installers and floor installing companies have the right not to give you a warranty or simply will not do your project if you haven’t had the Concrete Grinder Service come in to clean up your concrete slab.
As they won’t be able to give you any warranty on installing your new flooring system, epoxy, paint, waterproofing membrane, etc. which will often result in a “fair trading dispute” between the client and the installer or the company selling and installing the product due to the high chance of the installation failing quickly.
They will often demand you Concrete Grind your slab to ensure that their installation holds up to the warranty that they are providing you as well as to make sure that it follows the guidelines of the installations recommended by the companies that produce the products that they install, incorrectly installing a flooring system or other product will often lead to quick failure of the system if Hand Grinding has been skipped, this is why no warranty will be given, or they will refuse to take on your project.
– Hand Grinding is also used to remove any trip hazards. This is extremely important in workplaces, and your home as well as to reduce any accidents from ever happening which may result in injuries!
– Hand Grinding is often used to remove trip hazards; this is a simple solution to prevent a dangerous accident from occurring, such as someone hitting their head in your workplace by accident.
– Polished Concrete is easy to clean and a simple solution for commercial areas.
It is a great option for people with allergies, as concrete doesn’t harbour dust and dirt. All that is needed is weekly mopping with soapy water. Concrete can be polished as well to help with these issues, so Hand Grinding is required prior to Concrete Polishing It costs less long-term to maintain than other floor coverings.
A concrete floor that has been Polished and maintained through the years can last a century or more. Polished Concrete also never has to be waxed. Concrete that is highly Polished can reduce energy demands because a Polished Concrete Floor can hold indoor temperature longer.
– Concrete can be decorative. The use of concrete isn’t just a medium for construction these days. You can add texture and colours to concrete to make it look like brick, stone, slate, and other flooring products such as Stencil Concrete, Epoxy Flooring as well as Polished Concrete
What Are The Advantages Of Grinding Concrete?
– Restore Concrete Surfaces
Grinding Concrete removes all imperfections and inconsistencies in the concrete, resulting in a smooth and usable surface. Old and damaged concrete surfaces can be restored to their former glory and used for years and years to come.
– Remove Paint, Epoxies, Dirt, Glue Residue, Waterproofing Membranes, Adhesives & Sealers
Grinding Concrete removes paint, epoxies, dirt, glue residue, waterproofing membranes, adhesives & sealers, and other remnants left on the concrete. The Concrete Grinder rubs against the top layer of the floor leaving a smooth surface.
– Easily Install New Flooring Systems Without Failure (Tiles, Floorboards, Carpets, Vinyl, Lino, etc.)
Once the Hand Grinding has been completed and the smooth surface is left, any type of flooring option can be installed with ease. Floor preparation is key to the longevity of any kind of flooring option.
– Perfect For Warehouses, Shops, Offices, etc.
Hand Grinding is perfect for warehouses that need a flawlessly smooth finish. Hand Grinding Concrete ensures that the floors are in perfect working condition. It ensures not only the longevity of the floor but also its durability has given the high-traffic nature of a warehouse, shop, or office.
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