GP 3000 Floor Grinder
23Apr

How to Select the Right Floor Grinder, Tooling, and Accessories

(And Why Dust Control Should Be Your Top Priority) Whether you're prepping a residential garage or a commercial warehouse, using the right floor grinding setup is essential. From machine size to power source, tooling selection to dust control, each piece of the puzzle affects efficiency, finish quality, and safety. In this guide, we break down how to choose the right grinder, tooling, and accessories — and why using the correct dust extraction system could save your health and your wallet. Step 1:...

By Floor Goss, Floor Grinding, Flooring Machines
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shot blasting
15Apr

The Ultimate Guide to Shotblasting and How to use a Shot blaster

Shot blasting a floor can be beneficial for several reasons, depending on the type of floor and the desired outcome. Here are some key reasons why you might choose to shot blast a floor: Surface Preparation: Shot blasting is an effective way to prepare a floor for coating, such as epoxy or polyurethane. It helps to create a rough, textured surface that ensures better adhesion of the coating or paint. Cleaning: It can be used to remove dirt, grease, old coatings, or...

By Floor Goss, Floor Grinding, Flooring Machines
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Ultimate grinding guide
31Mar

The Ultimate Guide to Concrete Grinders: Best Picks and Buying Tips for 2025

What is a Concrete Grinder? The Ultimate Guide to Concrete Grinders: Best Picks and Buying Tips for 2025. Concrete grinders are powerful tools designed to smooth, level, and polish concrete surfaces. Whether you're preparing a floor for a new coat of paint, removing old coatings, or achieving a polished, glossy finish, a concrete grinder is the tool of choice for getting the job done with the desired outcome. In this guide, we'll dive into everything you need to know about...

By Floor Goss, Floor Grinding, Flooring Machines
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25Mar

Grinding Concrete Floors

  Grinding Different Types of Concrete Floors. Concrete is an essential step in preparing a surface for different types of flooring, whether it's for polishing, removing imperfection or smoothing the surface. The process varies depending on the type of flooring you’re preparing for, such as tiles, hardwood, epoxy, or polished concrete. Here’s a general guide for different types of flooring: Grinding Concrete for Polished Concrete Flooring Objective: Achieve a smooth, shiny surface. Tools: Triple head concrete grinder. Diamond shoes. Vacuum. Polishing shoes. Densifier. Sealer. Process: Prep...

By Floor Goss, Floor Grinding, Flooring Machines
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how to polish concrete
23Aug

Can you polish concrete? How do you polish concrete?

With uncertain times ahead, diversification is worth looking into. One area growing in popularity is polishing concrete to a glassy smooth finish, resembling granite or marble. With a little investment and knowhow, you can add another profitable string to your bow. All you need is a variable speed floor grinder which you can hire, a dust control unit and a set of polishing diamonds and pads. Polishing concrete is a multi-step process that involves grinding, honing, and polishing the surface to achieve...

By Concrete Polishing, Floor Goss, Floor Grinding
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26May

June 2023 Newsletter (Removing adhesives)

Have you ever struggled taking up adhesive?Wow what a year so far! The Terrcos have been doing well, and our ever-popular Husqvarna HTC range are rarely in. We also had a shortage of our HTC 450, 110-v floor grinders which are the most popular single-phase floor grinders on the market. I would guess that about 25% of these hires are to remove products like bitumen and adhesive. But if flooring product removing and prep is outside of your daily comfort...

By Floor Goss
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