24Feb
15Feb
Floor Grinder or Floor Scabbler?
Floor Grinder or Floor Scabbler?
Shot blasting, floor grinding and floor scabbling are three methods used to prepare concrete surfaces before applying floor coatings or overlays. I want to look at the last two, grinding and scabbling. They are quite different in terms of the equipment used, the task ahead, the process involved, and the results achieved. Floor grinding uses a heavy-duty grinding machine equipped with diamond abrasive discs or shoes to remove the top layer of the surface, typically concrete. This...
31Jan
Working With Asbestos
Working with Asbestos
The material
Asbestos , a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in construction for its flame-resistant and insulating properties. What is known now, but was not at the time, asbestos fibres when disturbed can become airborne and so pose a serious health hazard. This should be a major concern when planning surface preparation before painting or applying a coating to a floor. Floor grinding, scabbling or shot blasting can release microscopic asbestos fibres into the air, causing a dangerous...
29Mar
Floor Scraping; Easier Said Than Done!
How many times have you been caught out underestimating just how stubborn and difficult that stuff is to take up? ‘Oh, it should come up with a sturdy hand scraper and a bit of elbow grease.’ Well Multi-Hire stock a wide range of hand floor scrapers at low low prices (click accessories tab / Floor Scrapers) but they’re unable to supply tins of elbow grease!Often though, elbow grease just isn’t enough and in a moment your quote is looking a...
14Jan
How Many Times Have You Blown A Fuse Over Transformer Problems?
The issue arising with power problems when operating 110-volt surface preparation equipment is that most 110-volt flooring machines run on a 32 amp plug and cable, whereas the transformer is fitted with a standard 3 pin plug to fit a standard 230-volt wall socket that we’re all so familiar with in our homes. In fact, it is rare for a transformer to break down, logically there are no moving parts to cause it to break and if the transformer is hired...
21Dec
What Are Floor Grinders Used for?
Floors, no matter how imperfect or inconsistent, can still look good with the help of a floor grinder. Also called concrete grinders, this type of machinery is a tool that makes a property look well-furnished without the need for alternative flooring. The process of floor grinding also ensures the longevity of the floor and improves its overall quality. The "grind" in "floor grinders" may have a negative connotation surrounding it—it sounds like it damages a surface rather than make it durable....
21Dec
Why Safety Equipment Is Important
When all other safety precautions have been taken, safety equipment offers extra workplace security for employees. Knowing why they are essential and understanding their types and functions are necessary to make sure that the safety equipment provides the maximum amount of protection you need. Continue reading to learn how protective equipment can help improve safety in the workplace.
Reasons Why You Should Safety Equipment in the Workplace
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, protects the wearer from any physical damage or dangers that may...
21Dec
Dust Control: Why It’s Important for Your Project
Dust may be made of fine particles, but once it collects and spreads across a construction site, it gets especially hazardous to the health and harmful to the machines and equipment in the vicinity. Hence, dust control should not be considered an optional aspect when planning for the safety and security of a construction project.
Dust Control: What Is It?
Dust can be found in every construction work, be it a small- or large-scale project. As a result, dust control plays...
21Dec
5 Advantages of Hiring Tools and Equipment
Those towering buildings in the city, the houses in the suburbs, and every establishment you step on will all just be deconstructed materials without the right tools and equipment. That is why individuals, companies, and contractors make sure that they have access to the proper construction tools before starting a project. The thing is, some of them find it hard to decide whether to buy the needed equipment or resort to tool hire. This article enumerates the advantages of hiring equipment...
21Dec
Floor Shot Blasting: What Is It?
In 1870, a revolutionary machine was invented to help with the preparation of a surface for a new smoother and seamless floor. It is called the shot blaster. Until now, this machine is widely used. It is even a top choice by many floor preparation professionals. What is a shot blaster and what’s in it that it’s always the top choice of floor preparation pros?.
