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How Different Blades Impacts Floor Scraper Performance
Selecting the right tool for the job is key — making the wrong choice could extend project timelines and boost costs significantly. Don’t let incorrect blades hold your surface preparation back.
Surface Prep
Designing Safety Into Surface Preparation
Concrete
How Renting Grinders and Scarifiers Can Save Money, Time
Concrete Equipment & Products
SmartSense Structural Systems Wafflemat Foundation Systems
Concrete
How to Avoid Adhesive Angst
Asphalt
Wirtgen Launches W 150 F(i) Cold Milling Machine
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Concrete
Award Winning Concrete Foundation Came With Specific Specifications & Challenges
Profile of contractor Custom Concrete and the project that won them the Concrete Foundation Association’s 2020 Commercial Project of the Year Award.
Technology & Services
Avoid the False Alarm for Low-Strength Concrete
Ensure your cylinder strengths are correctly reported to avoid rejected concrete, delays and investigations.
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Fast and effective
What to do if roads are worn out? If only the top layer is damaged, only that layer needs to be repaired. Take advantage of innovative solutions.
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Concrete
Concrete's Sustainability: Will Concrete Continue To Play A Role In The Future Of Construction?
As the industry reduces emissions and improve circularity, concrete’s persistence and strength will likely drive the continued use to build safe, durable, and resilient structures.
Surface Prep
Concrete Surface Preparation: 'You’re the Doctor, Write a Prescription'
Approach concrete surface prep like a doctor and prescribe the correct solution. What to expect and critical things when inspecting your next concrete job.
Surface Prep
Working With Asbestos
How to approach floor preparation work in buildings with asbestos and the options contractors have to deal with an asbestos-containing floor.
Surface Prep
Scraper Tooling Can Be Confusing
National Flooring Equipment is proud to offer a wide selection of scraper tooling, but sorting through the options can be a daunting task. Learn where to start and how to get your tooling questions answered.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Best Uses for Grinders, Scabblers and Scarifiers
A look at the different types of equipment available for your customers' concrete resurfacing needs.
Surface Prep
The Impact Of Concrete Hardness
While concrete grades are important for building design, they are not always considered a priority during floor removal. To help contractors understand the impact of concrete hardness on tooling choice, let's explore this topic in more detail.
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Functionality That Makes a Difference | JLG®
From Smart Load technology to self-leveling innovations, helping you and your crew return home safely is more than our job – it’s why we’re here.
Surface Prep
Troubleshooting Your Floor Grinder
Tooling and maintenance tips for concrete grinding and concrete polishing.
Conexpo
National Flooring Equipment Announces CONEXPO Plans
National Flooring Equipment plans to display heavyweight floor scrapers at CONEXPO 2023.
Surface Prep
Choosing The Right Tooling, Made Easy
Until we have a universal tool, knowing what you’re working with is key to choosing the right tool and saving time, money and headaches.
Flatwork Accessories
Concrete Contractor Develops Concrete Slab Protection System
A concrete contractor created their own concrete floor protection solution designed to allow contractors to keep their concrete slab safe as construction continues.
Surface Prep
The DiamaPro Systems ROG-60 Ride-On Concrete Grinder & Polisher
The DP-ROG-60 ride-on grinding and polishing machine was engineered specifically for the concrete prep and polishing contractor.
Surface Prep
The DiamaPro Systems DX-26P Concrete Floor Grinder
The DiamaPro Systems DX26-P is a gear-driven, propane-powered concrete floor grinder delivering best-in-class durability and performance.
Surface Prep
Surface Prepping Blades: Which Tool Is Best?
How the right blade tooling choices can impact floor removal rates.
Surface Prep
The SP8GH9HP Hellcat Series Surface Planer
Surface Prep
The Gear-Driven DiamaPro Systems DX-22 Concrete Grinder
Powered by a robust gear box, the DiamaPro Systems DX-22 is great for prep and removal jobs, and includes VELCRO attachments for polishing tools to be used on concrete, terrazzo, or natural stone.
Surface Prep
The SG24EM M-Series Surface Grinder
Surface Prep
Lavina L30GEK Concrete Grinder & Polisher
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Stand the Test of Time | JLG®
Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.
Surface Prep
The Rogue - A 150 Ft/Min Electric Walk-behind Scraper
The Rogue is an all-electric scraper with precision steering, speeds up to 150 ft/min and a fully adjustable blade angle at the touch of a button.
Decorative Concrete
Back to Basics Part 1: Material Removal
Learn how to choose the right grinder and abrasives you need to properly restore an old concrete floor for a concrete polishing application or other decorative concrete installation.
Concrete Hand Tools
The BITTYBREAKER Manual Impact Breaker
Compatible with a multitude of jackhammer tools, the hand-held BITTYBREAKER offers a powerful impact energy to effectively break concrete or frozen ground, cut asphalt, tamp dirt, chop roots, or remove ceramic tiles and brick pavers.
Vacuums
36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 2.1 Gallon HEPA Filter Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum with AWS (Model XCV22)
Worksite Equipment
Husqvarna Construction Unveils Rebranded Blastrac and Diamatic Products
Available to order in the United States and Canada, the fully integrated offering includes floor scrapers, shavers, scarifiers and floor grinders.
Material Processing & Debris Handling
Husqvarna Construction HEPA Dust Extractors
The five dust extractors in the range, including two battery-powered models, and are designed to contribute to a healthier working environment while increasing productivity.
Repair & Rehabilitation Products
Making Concrete More Sustainable Through Restoration
The benefits of restoring concrete through hydrodemolition by repairing, extending, and optimizing the life of the concrete.
Vacuums
M18 FUEL 6, 9 & 12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
Surface Prep
Graco & Smith Offer a Full Line of Surface Prep Solutions
The Graco PCD drums are designed with self sharpening technology resulting in increased production and an optimized lifespan.
Surface Prep
Basic Guidelines on Choosing the Right Surface Grinder Attachment
There’s no substitute for experience, but these basic guidelines can help with choosing the proper type of attachment for your surface grinder.
Surface Prep
Simplify the Daily Grind
Work smarter, not harder, with the right surface grinder. Here's what you need to know.