There are many different concrete grinders available for hire around Australia, ranging from smaller handheld grinders designed to get into tight spaces, to larger, wheeled grinders (floor grinders) that are perfect for grinding down entire rooms of concrete.
Sometimes labelled as surface finishing or preparation equipment, concrete grinders are available with different polishing discs and heads that will suit different situations and workloads. Generally a circular shape, grinders will come with a single standard grinding disc as default, but hire companies may be able to offer you additional discs as backup.
In some cases you may also be able to upgrade to a diamond grinding disc which will be better suited to rougher, more coarse surfaces while performing at a higher standard. Discuss with your chosen hire company about what comes standard and what optional extras you can get with your concrete grinder hire.
If you're grinding a smaller area, or want finer control, you'll want to consider a handheld concrete grinder. Available in corded or cordless, handheld models give you greater control over the grinder and let you maneuver easier.
They're also an ideal choice if you need to grind concrete benches or concrete furniture, as larger floor grinders will be too heavy and cumbersome to get in position. Like larger floor grinders, handheld models come with various attachment options, including different types of discs and handguards.
On top of grinding paint, adhesives and other coatings off of surfaces, concrete grinders are a great tool for floor polishing as well. By changing discs, concrete grinders can become fully-fledged polishers, creating stunning finishes on any concrete surface.
Of course, there are different polishing discs available for concrete grinders so you'll need to discuss with your chosen hire company about what options they have that suit your needs. On top of different discs, you'll also want to ask them about sharpening blocks or wedgestones.
Worried about how you're going to clean up the dust and mess from grinding? In most cases, larger concrete grinders will come with vacuum attachments or built-in vacuum functionality to make dust clean-up easier. For handheld models, you'll generally only find grinders that come with a vacuum bag to prevent as much dust as possible.
In either case, it's a good idea to discuss with your chosen hire company about what cleaning solutions that suggest for your workload.
Whether you're grinding an entire new concrete floor, or just some new concrete benches, contact your local concrete grinder hire company for all your grinder needs today.
