23Apr
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...
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...
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...
12Mar
About Polished Concrete and How to Polish Concrete Yourself.
About polished concrete
For the how to polish concrete steps jump to the middle of the article. Multi-Hire have specialised in supplying the trade and consumer polished concrete market for over 10 years. Multi Hire also have an association with a specialist concrete polishing supplies company called SmartFloor UK who have a dedicated website with helpful information here – www.polishconcrete.co.uk Here we have a look at the advantages of polished concrete and everything you need to...
17Oct
How to Use an Angle Grinder
How to Use an Angle Grinder Safely
.porto-u-3771.porto-u-heading{text-align:center} Angle grinders can be converted to a floor grinder using a specialist cowl and disc - Hire 9″ Edging Grinder 110v| One Week Rate (multi-hire.co.uk)Floor grinders can be used to remove coatings, screed and other products. They can also be used as an edging tool for larger jobsUsing the half moon cowl the grinder can be used as a cutting machine. Multi-Hire use the Hikoki GM23R. The machine has a 2400w motor and...
24Sep
The concrete floor’s not right. Do I Grind, scabble or shotblast it?
Choosing between grinding, scabbling, or shotblasting concrete depends on the desired result and the condition of the concrete surface.
22Jan
Removing Bridge Membranes – The Way Forward
Introducing you to an incredible new machine on the market; the NFE Viking ™. It’s going to transform prepping foot bridges, walkways and decking. Removing membranes from highway substrates above underpasses and bridge decks has traditionally used an excavator and steel-toothed bucket. A recent report showed these are removing excessive substrate from bridges, potentially rendering them unsafe.This prompted NFE, CLM and Kier, with help from Multi-Hire’s technicians to design, develop and produce The Viking™. Excavators are noisy, restricting out of normal...
28Nov
Is there more than one way to skin a pig?
Well with floor preparation, quite often there is. Here are a few ways in which you can prepare a floor prior to applying a coating.
23Jun