Whether you are resurfacing a concrete floor, installing a new coating, or refinishing it, concrete surface preparation plays an integral part in every concrete floor installation. In the preparation stage, your professional contractor will basically remove the existing concrete surface and create a blank canvas for the new concrete surface to be installed on. During this stage, the contractor may perform any necessary repairs or make recommendations for proper surface preparation. While most people think of this stage of concrete installation as the dull and boring work that goes on before the fun stuff starts – concrete surface preparation should be a joyous occasion, where your contractor can show off all of his/her talents. Here’s a look at how you can help your concrete surface preparation project be a success:
As mentioned above, during the preparation stage there will be some heavy mechanical equipment and other tools being used to prepare the concrete floors. If these sound like they would be hard to use, you’re right. While preparation can be a time consuming process for some, it is important to remember that every small step along the way helps in reducing the amount of dirt and dust that is released during the concrete installation process. In order to reduce the amount of dirt and dust during the preparation process, the mechanical tools will rely on a very powerful vacuum system. These tools work great in removing large amounts of accumulated dirt and dust.
Visual inspection is one of the most important aspects of surface preparation. By simply looking at the concrete surface with your naked eyes, you will be able to see any visual imperfections that may exist. For instance, if you notice cracks in the concrete, these cracks will often not be visible if the cracks have not been filled or if the cracks have resulted from improper installation.
In order to make sure that your concrete surface has no defects, you should consult with a professional contractor who will be able to help you in the preparation stage as well as in the post installation stages. One of the best ways to check for defects in the concrete surface is by performing a visual inspection. In fact, you can purchase a machine known as a csp that is designed specifically to inspect the surface.
When performing the visual inspection, it is important to note that there are a few things that need to be addressed. The first thing to note is if there are any structural crack which will require additional repairs depending upon the location of the crack. For instance, if the crack is located around an entrance or exit, then additional repair will be required depending upon the location of the exit or entrance. The location of the crack in addition to any damage done to the concrete surface by the trowelling will need to be addressed in the repair process.
When using concrete slab surface preparation machinery such as a propeller and grinding stone, there are several important factors that need to be addressed. These include the speed at which the propeller is operating, the type of grinding wheel being used, and the type of grinding plate. All of these factors will play a part in determining the speed with which the propeller moves the grinding stone along the concrete slab surface. Additionally, the thickness of the concrete slab will play a major role in determining the type of grinding wheel being used. Each of these factors will determine different types of grinding stones that can be used on the trowelled surface preparation machines.
The trowelling machines that are capable of providing high speed and efficient concrete surface cleaning have been equipped with higher powered electrical lighting systems. These lighting systems ensure that the areas being trowelled are illuminated. Typically, these areas include all areas of the concrete construction as well as the areas that will need to be sealed after the trowelling is completed. The use of special water-based cleaners as well as the application of various coatings will allow for the seamless cleaning of concrete surfaces.
Concrete surface cleaning machines that are equipped with robotic arms are able to perform two tasks at one time. One task includes the spraying of various coatings that will add the finishing touches to the concrete floors or patios. These coatings are necessary due to the fact that the concrete will need to be protected from the elements that it will be exposed to. Another duty of these robotic-driven machines is to run the water-based cleaning solutions through the scrubbing brushes that will remove any particles that might be stuck in the grout lines or concrete surface. In addition, these machines also feature automatic shut-off capabilities, which will ensure that the machine is not running while an area is being cleaned.
