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22Jan22 January 2024

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...

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28Nov28 November 2023

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.

By Andy HarrisonFloor Goss, Flooring MachinesDiamond Grinding, Floor Prep, Floor preparation, Floor scraping, Floor Stripping, Scabbling, Scarifying, shot blasting, Surface Preparation MachinesComments Off

23Jun23 June 2023

Ripping Up Ceramic Floor Tiles

Ripping Up Ceramic Floor TilesA tiled floor often has a mixture of loose and ‘pooh to a blanket’ areas so it can be easy to be conned into thinking these will be up in two shakes. A couple of dozen tiles and it’s getting progressively harder, and then there’s the adhesive and grout. Time to apply a bit of mechanical assistance.All tilers will be familiar with the breaker and tile lifting blade which is pretty back breaking work after more...

By Andy HarrisonFlooring MachinesFloor Prep, Floor scraping, Floor Stripping, Surface Preparation MachinesComments Off

15Feb15 February 2023

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...

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29Mar29 March 2022

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...

By Andy HarrisonFlooring Machines110-volts, Floor Prep, Floor scraping, Machine Sales, New Machine Sales, Tile LiftingComments Off

21Dec21 December 2021

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....

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21Dec21 December 2021

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...

By Andy HarrisonFlooring Machines, Hire Deals, Multi-Hire ServicesFloor Grinding, Floor Grinding Machines, Floor Prep, Surface Preparation MachinesComments Off

21Dec21 December 2021

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?. About Shot Blasters A shot blaster is a machine that enables you to blast holes in concrete, asphalt,...

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30Sep30 September 2021

Just Scraping By

The three options available are – Grinding – very this layers or resinPCD (scratching up) 1 – 4 mm resin or screed Scabbling – 2 – 8 mm resin, screed or asphaltScraping – lifting up with a blade. There are no fixed rules so the above are very rough guidelines only. The best solution will be dependent upon the consistency, make up and texture of the material that is down as well as its bonding to the base surface. In this article we’re...

By Andy HarrisonFlooring MachinesFloor Prep, Floor scraping, Floor Stripping, Tile LiftingComments Off

28Jul28 July 2021

Invest in New Machines Now and Save Tax

If yours is a profitable limited company, there is a good chance you will end up paying corporation tax. Something to look into, and maybe avoid a big tax bill is Rishi Sunak’s Super Tax Deduction scheme. Basically, if you buy equipment, you’ll be eligible to claim corporation tax relief that will come to about £2,470 for every £10,000 you spend - not to be sniffed at! If you could get your hands on new flooring machines and surface preparation equipment,...

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Removing Bridge Membranes – The Way Forward

Is there more than one way to skin a pig?

Ripping Up Ceramic Floor Tiles

Floor Grinder or Floor Scabbler?

Floor Scraping; Easier Said Than Done!

What Are Floor Grinders Used for?

5 Advantages of Hiring Tools and Equipment

Floor Shot Blasting: What Is It?

Just Scraping By

Invest in New Machines Now and Save Tax

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