In the previous blog article, we looked at five pieces of equipment that can work wonders in transforming your Concrete Finishing operations. Well, they say you can’t have too much of a good thing so for this article we thought we’d look at more pieces of Concrete Finishing equipment.
Vibrating Concrete Poker
When mixing concrete, it is essential to ensure that any trapped air bubbles are removed or you risk compromising the structural integrity of the concrete, and in turn a poor-quality concrete surface. Air bubbles should be removed while the concrete is still wet. Vibrating Pokers are an effective way to do this. They work by vibrating wet concrete, which removes any trapped air bubbles. This results in the fast compaction of the concrete. At Power Plant Hire, we can supply Vibrating Pokers in electric and petrol models.
Floor Grinders
Glue stains on your concrete floor? Is your surface not quite smooth enough to lay tiling on? Don’t martyr yourself scraping manually—Floor Grinders are a highly effective way to have your concrete surface evened out in no time at all. They can also come into their own in heavy cleaning jobs. Power Plant Hire can supply powerful Floor Grinders that can be fitted with blocks for concrete grinding or with scarifying blocks or steel brushes for heavy-duty cleaning. We can supply Floor Grinders in both electric and petrol models. Dust-control options are also available.
Floor Scabbler
Should you need to have a key or grooved profile for non-slip surfaces, Floor Scabblers should be a key component in your Concrete Finishing armory. Sometimes known as Floor Planers or Floor Scarifiers, strike the concrete surface with small, rotating cutters that break the concrete down. They are very effective in removing top layers to expose a rougher layer which is better suited to taking adhesives, etc. They can also be used to reduce the height of a concrete surface. Concrete Finishing projects that see the use of Floor Scrabblers include everything from council footpaths to supermarket tiling and even swimming pools. Power Plant Hire can provide Floor Scabblers in electric variants.
Electric Tile Lifters
Sometimes, getting to the surface you need to prepare for the concrete finish can be as difficult as preparing itself. One such example is when you need to remove tiles from the concrete. With traditional equipment, this can be a very laborious and tedious undertaking. Enter the Electric Tile Lifter. Simply push along and let the equipment do the work for you. This Electric Tile Lifter is ergonomically designed to include an adjustable handle to suit the operator’s height. It’s lightweight enough so as to be easy-to-manoeuvre without compromising on having the power to make light work of a heavy tile lift.
If any of the above pieces of equipment sound like something you could use on your Concrete Finishing project, call our experienced team today at 053 923 5003 or email sales@powerplant.ie. And if you don’t see something that matches your requirements, just ask. We’ll be delighted to advise on the best Concrete finishing equipment for your project.
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