26May

How to Prepare a Subfloor for Floor Paint: The Complete Guide to a Lasting Finish

Painting a concrete floor can completely transform a space. Whether it's a garage, warehouse, retail unit, or workshop. But the success of your floor paint depends on one critical step: proper subfloor preparation.If your floor isn’t clean, dry, and sound, your paint will peel, bubble, or wear out long before it should. This guide covers how to prepare your subfloor for floor paint, from cleaning and repair to moisture control, priming, and choosing the right grinding equipment. Here is...

By Floor Grinding, Flooring Machines, Multi-Hire Services
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STR 701 Floor Sander With a Fitted Integral Dust Outlet 110 v-0
19May

How to Choose the Best Floor Sander: A Complete Guide

Choosing the right floor sander can make all the difference in achieving a smooth, flawless finish. Whether you're working on concrete, wood, or hardwood floors, selecting the right tool for the job is essential for both the quality of your work and the efficiency of your project.

Understanding the Different Types of Floor Sanders

When it comes to floor sanding, not all sanders are created equal. The type of sander you need depends on the material you're working with. Here’s an...

By Business Support, Floor Grinding, Floor Sanding, Flooring Machines, Multi-Hire Services
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30Apr

🚧 Walk-Behind vs Ride-On Floor Scrapers: Which Machine for Which Floor?

When it comes to professional flooring removal, having the right scraper for the job is everything. Whether you're tackling vinyl, carpet, tile, or glued-down timber, choosing between a walk-behind and ride-on scraper can be the difference between a smooth removal and a time-consuming mess.At Multi-Hire, we supply and train customers on top-of-the-line removal machines from Wolff and National Flooring Equipment—including the Wolff Turbo, Wolff Duro, and National’s 6280, 5700, 6700, and 7700 series.Below, we break down which machine works best...

By Floor Scrapers, Flooring Machines
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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.

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

By Concrete Polishing, Floor Grinding, Flooring Machines
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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...

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