Diamond Grinding

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Diamond Grinding

When diamond grinding, grit sanding pads of various sizes are attached to a grinding machine. Several counter-rotating blades pass over the concrete at a pace slower than shot blasting. A vacuum system is connected to the grinder to keep the work environment dust free. Diamond grinding can be used on interior and exterior floors.

Diamond grinding results in a smooth finish, and even though it is more costly and time consuming than shot blasting, it is recommended by experienced concrete floor professionals.

In conclusion, the thickness of your coating should be taken into consideration before you select a preparation method. For applications like urethane and epoxy, we recommend diamond grinding for optimal results. For floors that are installed at 1/16” or greater shot blasting is recommended. There are exceptions to these recommendations and each floor project should be surveyed by an experienced contractor to make the proper recommendation.