What does a concrete floor grinder do and why should you consider a concrete floor grinder over buying one?
What is a Concrete Floor Grinder?
Concrete floors are increasing in popularity. They’re often used in commercial and industrial locations (shopping malls, warehouses, etcetera) but are increasing in popularity even in homes and condos, particularly the popular industrial-style loft condos. A concrete floor grinder will aid with leveling and prepping as well as removing old concrete floors, coatings for refinishing purposes, for the purposes of adding new flooring or carpeting, etc. It can be a helpful piece of equipment whether you are preparing for a different finish or are staying with a concrete floor.
If you aren’t at least somewhat familiar with these machines already, chances are that you’ll want to consider having a professional complete concrete finishing work for you. Some people are inclined to do this type of work themselves but research and care need to be taken to ensure you get the results you want.
Buying vs Renting Concrete Floor Grinders
Concrete floor grinder rentals are ideal for people with a single project to do. These machines can be expensive, ranging in the thousands of dollars for even a small model, so buying a machine isn’t probably a necessity for someone renovating their home. Not only is it expensive but if you don’t have a long list of projects for use, it’s only going to take up space.
A business, however, that works in flooring or that does general contracting work can find that concrete floor grinders are a great investment. Some companies own these machines but rent additional units for a larger project or for something that has more robust requirements than their machine can handle.
Other Tips:
* Attachments matter. Depending on the job you do you may need varios concrete grinder attachments. If renting a machine, talk to the company you are renting from to ensure you have the right attachments and / or accessories.
* Safety first! You’re going to need protective equipment for even a small job with a concrete floor grinder rental. Eye protection, ear protection (concrete floor machines can get very loud), and hand protection as well as wearing quality work clothing will help in this regard.
