Shot Blasting Concrete Sydney

Shot Blasting Concrete In Sydney

Our Concrete Grinding team has completed thousands of jobs throughout Sydney. Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, We have perfected the strategy of clean, fast, affordable, dust-free and efficient Concrete Grinding. 

We begin by using our Dust-Free Concrete Grinding System which has a commercial dust extractor attached to it. We slowly grind down the coating depending on how thick the coating is, or if there are multiple coatings we may need to use more aggressive diamonds on our Concrete Grinder to remove any remaining residue. The concrete is then vacuumed leaving you with a concrete slab that is ready to accept any new floor coverings, paints, epoxies, waterproofing membranes, floor levelling products, ETC.

– 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.

We then take all our mess, dust, and waste to a local resource management centre leaving your property clean and ready for the re-installation of any new flooring system! We keep dust to an absolute minimum. We can’t promise it will be a completely 100% Dust-Free experience. But it will be as close as physically possible you can get to a Dust-Free Concrete Grinding job.

We will always clean up the best that we can and use all the latest methods, technology, and equipment to make it a 90-99.99% Dust-Free Concrete Grinding experience. We leave your property clean, vacuumed, and tidied, with all waste removed by our team and disposed of. Most Concrete Grinding jobs take us less than a day, leaving you to get on with the rest of your project.

Our staff are experienced and professional Concrete Grinders, they know exactly how to go about the job of Concrete Grinding safely and quickly. Our Concrete Grinding team prides itself on its customer service, its ability to get the job done when other companies can’t, and a result that the customer is always happy with.

How Much Does Concrete Grinding Cost Per Square Metre?

General Grind – $10 – $60 Per Square Metre*

Coating Removal – $10 – $90 Per Square Metre*

How Much Does Concrete Grinding Cost Per Square Metre? Concrete Grinding costs vary quite a lot from company to company or private contractor to private contractor. Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we guarantee that we will always be upfront with pricing, with no hidden extras.

On average Concrete Grinding Costs $10 – $60 Per Square Metre for jobs that require a General Grind.

On average Concrete 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 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 level is the property on? (Access to the property)
– 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)

Other Concrete Grinding contractors and Concrete Grinding companies that Grind Concrete do not meet the standards that we do at Concrete Grinding Sydney. We use only the highest quality products that are available on the market.

Here at Concrete 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 before Floor Levelling to ensure a flawless installation without failure.

These prices may vary depending on a large range of factors though, so please only use this as a general guide.

Disposal Of All Silica Dust Bags – Commercial & Industrial Jobs

$0 – $300 (Depending on job size)

Here at Concrete 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 Concrete Grinding jobs will have no disposal of waste cost, but some may. The deciding factor is (How many square metres require concrete 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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Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney We Educate Our Clients

Unlike our competitors, here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we provide information for our clients to ensure they understand the process and pricing and to ensure there are no surprises. We have more content on our website, our service pages, and blog posts than any other company in Sydney.

We are Sydney’s largest Concrete Grinding company that completes tens of thousands of square metres of Concrete Grinding projects every year and is trusted by the largest of companies and STRATAs throughout Sydney.

The Dangers Of Silica Dust In The Concrete 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 Concrete 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 Concrete 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.

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.
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Where Can We Provide Concrete Grinding Services?

Here at Concrete Grinding Sydney, we specialise in Concrete Grinding from ANY location. Such as:

– 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 Concrete Grinding Take?

Most Concrete 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 Concrete Grinding Dangerous?

Yes, Concrete Grinding is dangerous.

Concrete 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 Concrete Grinding process.

– SERIOUS INJURIES: Sometimes Tiny pieces of Concrete can go flying in the air during the Concrete Grinding process, this 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.

• • 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.

Click Here To Learn More About The Dangers Of Silica Dust

Why Do I Need A Professional For Concrete Grinding?

– SPEED: Hiring a professional company to provide a Concrete Grinding service is incredibly faster than attempting to do the project yourself.

– COST: Here at Concrete 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 remove the Concrete Grinding yourself. When it comes to larger Concrete Grinding jobs, it will always be cheaper to leave it up to the professionals at Concrete Grinding Sydney!

– READY: Rather than slowly completing your job on your hands and knees, we can complete your project within a short period to ensure that your home is ready for the next part of your renovation project.

What Is Shot Blasting Typically Used For?

– To Clean And Prepare Surfaces:
Such as steel, concrete, and asphalt. Shot Blasting is the quickest and most affordable way to remove thick layers of concrete per pass. You can choose up to 10 different bead options for different results while Shot Blasting.  Similar to Concrete Grinding. Shot Blasting also has a range of different abrasives to choose from. Different types of abrasive beads are used to achieve your desired results.

– To Remove Top Layers & Coatings:
remove coatings like paint and epoxy. Shot Blasting is a great way to tackle tough and thick coatings that regular Concrete Grinders cannot penetrate. When it comes to a thick coating in places such as warehouses, Shot Blasting is the best method and quickest method.

– To Remove Markings & Rubber:
Remove line markings from highways, runways, industrial floors, and more.

– To expose the aggregate:
Abrasive blastings, such as sandblasting or shot blasting, can be used to expose the aggregate after the concrete has hardened and been set. However, this procedure is not suggested if you want to preserve the exposed aggregate’s colour and shape because it can break and diminish the entire look

– Preparation of line marking on polished floors:
Painting on polished floors without abrasion of the floor prior to painting is essentially like painting on glass. The paint will not penetrate the floor and will not have a rough surface to grip. The paint will be sitting on top of the floor and once a vehicle tyre turns on it, the paint will dislodge immediately. Shot Blasting machines are used to prepare the area where line markings are applied to a polished floor to ensure the paint has a rough surface to which it can grip so it doesn’t flake off.

– Removal of Line Marking:
Shot Blasting is the best way to remove unwanted line markings. This is because the Shot Blasting machine moves in a straight, crisp line which results in a cleaner removal of paint. Once the removal process is completed, a surface seal is a great option to seal over the rough concrete and blend the treated surface back in with the rest of the floor

– To clean and prepare surfaces, such as steel, concrete, and asphalt:
Shot Blasting is the quickest and most affordable way to remove thick layers of concrete per pass. You can choose up to 10 different bead options for different results while Shot Blasting. Similar to Concrete Grinding. Shot Blasting also has a range of different abrasives to choose from. Different types of abrasive beads are used to achieve your desired results.

– To remove top layers & coatings, such as paint and epoxy:
Shot blasting is a great way to tackle tough and thick coatings that regular Concrete Grinders cannot penetrate. When it comes to a thick coating in places such as warehouses, Shot Blasting is the best method and quickest method.

– To remove markings, rubber, and asphalt | from highways, runways, industrial floors, and more:
Shot Blasting improves the micro-texture of the concrete and asphalt pavement surfaces; increasing skid resistance friction values and texture depth. Shot Blasting is an effective method for Highways, Runways, and Industrial Floors.

Is Shot Blasting Better Than Concrete Grinding?

Shot Blasting is often significantly faster than Concrete Grinding in situations where both could be used. In addition to the time saved, the consumables needed for Concrete Grinders tend to be more expensive than the shot needed for Shot Blasting.

What Is Shot Blasting Concrete?

Shot Blasting machines concentrate these beads in one area at extremely high speeds to clear materials. Typically, this blasting method is used for metals and concrete, and it’s preferred for its surface preparation ability and environmental friendliness.

Shot Blasting Concrete works by using an airless, centrifugal wheel that propels blast media at a high velocity in a controlled pattern and direction. A blast wheel is accelerated at the concrete. Shot Blasting is a one-step preparation technique that removes laitance, paint, old coatings, dirt, and other contaminants and profiles the concrete surface all at once. It will not remove oil-ingress and water.

Shot Blasting machines propel thousands of shot beads as small as 1mm thick and up to 2mm thick over the surface of the floor to dislodge a thin layer of concrete. Once dislodged the loose concrete and shot beads are recycled back into the Shot Blasting machine, with the concrete dust going into an attached vacuum and the shot beads being recycled and used again in the same process.

Shot Blasting beads hit the concrete flooring at high pressure and speed in order to leave it in an optimal condition to then apply a new coating.

Shot Blasting machines are the professionals’ preferred solution for the cleaning and preparation of surfaces before applying a coating, paint, tiles, resin, ETC. It is completely dust free with a high rate of removal, cost-effective & minimum downtime.

Captive Shot Blasting is very effective for the removal of concrete laitance, latex, old coatings, and contaminants, and for creating non-slip surfaces. The depth of the profile is variable allowing different textures from light abrasion to fully exposed aggregates depending on the floor specification.

Shot Blasting is a great way to prepare concrete floors for the application of line marking (to ensure the paint has a rough surface to adhere to) or to remove unwanted line markings.

However, it’s important to know that they can also be used on different types of floors, such as asphalt, concrete, and even steel.

How Does Shot Blasting Concrete Work?

Shot blasting is a process that uses a machine to clean concrete by propelling metal beads at the surface to chip away at the top layer:
Shot blasting
How it works
A machine propels metal beads at a concrete surface to remove contaminants and create a cleaner surface
When to use
For resurfacing, restoration, and repair projects, such as removing old coatings, grease stains, or impurities
Benefits
Affordable, cost efficient, and can make a floor dust-free
Drawbacks
Can create pits, valleys, and fractures in the floor, and is not ideal for applying thin film coatings like epoxy or urethane

The steel shot comes in different grits, or sizes.

Shot blasting concrete works by using an airless, centrifugal wheel that propels blast media at a high velocity in a controlled pattern and direction. A blast wheel is accelerated at the concrete surface and contaminants that are removed land in a recovery chamber.

1) Our team will provide you with a free quote for Dust-Free Shot Blasting.

2) Our team will come to your property, and provide our Dust-Free Shot Blasting 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.

Is Concrete Grinding Hard?

Yes, Concrete 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 Concrete Grinding job that iss 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 Concrete 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 Concrete Grinding yourself if the project is under 10 square metres and you have the appropriate tools, PPE, and dust extraction equipment.

Concrete Grinding equipment can be incredibly hard and frustrating to use. At Concrete Grinding Sydney our team has specialised for years in the field of Grinding Concrete.

Concrete 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. Concrete Grinding is one of the most difficult services. Concrete 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 Concrete 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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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.

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Is Concrete Grinding Required
Before I Install A New Coating Or Flooring System?

Yes, Concrete 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:
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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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 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
  

Do You Offer Discounts For Larger Concrete Grinding Jobs?

Yes, we offer large discounts for larger Concrete Grinding jobs while Removing Coatings. We Will NEVER Be Beaten On Price. we will always have the lowest and most competitive prices for all Concrete Grinding jobs!

We Are Happy To Beat Competitors Quotes By Up To 10%!

Please visit our Commercial Concrete Grinding page for more information on our discount prices for larger areas.

Can You Work After Hours While Concrete Grinding?

Yes, our Dust-Free Concrete 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 Concrete 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!

Why Choose Concrete Grinding Sydney Over Our Competitors?

Cleaner Concrete Grinding

Dust extraction equipment that is plugged directly into the tool will stop dust from spreading throughout your property, especially in hard-to-clean areas.

Concrete Grinding Sydney utilizes a Dust-Free Concrete Grinding system. Our specialty equipment is top-of-the-line and state-of-the-art. The equipment we use does not require the installation of plastic room containment systems, which sets us apart from other competitors.

The difference shows itself in how our equipment functions. By suctioning the dust directly from the flooring as it is removed, our equipment prevents this dust from ever becoming airborne. Because airborne dust has always been one of the major concerns with Concrete Grinding, replacement, and renovation projects, our specialized technology and Dust-Free equipment are cleaner and more environmentally friendly than traditional Concrete Grinding.

Faster Concrete Grinding

Our equipment is also faster and stronger than other Concrete Grinding companies. Our equipment is stronger and more durable than other Concrete Grinding tools and technologies, which means the actual work of the Concrete Grinding goes faster.

Cleanup after the Concrete Grinding is also a breeze. The lack of airborne dust and debris means projects can move forward in less time, bringing our clients into the installation phase of their renovation. Our equipment also leaves behind a flatter and cleaner subsurface. This means there is less preparation work needed on the actual concrete base material before the new coating can be installed.

Affordable and Efficient Concrete Grinding

Utilizing a cleaner, faster, more efficient set of equipment our Concrete Grinding team is able to save you time and money. Our affordable services will help you undertake your project while still staying within budget. Our clients save time by using our services to ensure they can get to the next part of their project on time without delays.

Our Promise To You At Dust-Free Concrete Grinding Sydney

We specialise in Concrete Grinding Dust-Free! for the residential, commercial, industrial, and civil sectors throughout Sydney. No job is too big or too small. We’ve built our reputation based on quality workmanship, efficient service, and value for money.

We will always beat all of our competitor’s quotes on all Concrete Grinding jobs while maintaining a professional, fast, and efficient service for all our clients. We will grind all the concrete and dispose of all of the waste. So that your concrete is safe and ready for the re-installation of a new coating.

Our team has over 35 years of experience combined with the most skilled and also the most professional Concrete Grinding team that Sydney has to offer. You can have peace of mind knowing that we have been through it all and seen it all!

Our Concrete Grinding team will always take the utmost care to avoid any accidental minor damage, you can also rest assured knowing that we are fully insured as well as use only the highest quality dust extraction equipment free of charge on all Concrete Grinding jobs give our customers a Dust-Free! Concrete Grinding and Concrete Grinding experience.

These are two of the many reasons that we are known for and often referred to as the best Concrete Grinding team in Sydney. Our Concrete Grinding teams are trained, certified, and insured to work on residential properties, large commercial projects, and construction sites.

Hire our specialist Concrete Grinding team with over 35 years of experience, all the trucks, and specialized tools needed to get the job done quickly, efficiently, and affordably today!

We’re looking forward to extending to you the same quality results that we’ve become known for throughout the industry.