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Moisture Vapor Control Barriers for Concrete Floors

Moisture Vapor Control Barriers for Concrete Floors When concrete floors are located in garages or a sub-level like basements, they may be exposed to moisture. Dampness problems are among the most frequent problems encountered in commercial spaces and residences. Damp proofing is necessary when controlling moisture and by applying a moisture vapor barrier coating you are securing a damp proof concrete floor. Moisture vapor barrier systems reduce the permanence of moisture vapor through concrete substrates which ultimately provides greater flexibility for new construction projects, minimizes facility down time, simplifies application and enables durable solutions. Xtreme Polishing Systems supplies excellent moisture blocking products that's guaranteed to reduce labor costs and save you money: Vapor Reduction Membrane Kit - is a 100% solids, 2-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing slab on grade cons

Hand Grinders for Surface Preparation

Hand Grinders for Surface Preparation Hand grinders are a fast solution for smoothing out inconsistencies on vertical and horizontal concrete surfaces. Hand grinders are truly a one of a kind tool, especially for concrete edge work and smaller scale flooring projects. Contractors and DIY'ers do not always face large-scale projects so they need to be equipped with a tool that is powerful enough, yet still easy to maneuver into smaller spaces. Typically, large floor grinders and floor polishers are used to prepare the surface of a concrete floor. However, investing in a robust tool like a hand-held grinder will save you time, money and haver your surface looking beautiful. Using a diamond impregnated grinding cup wheel or grinding disc, hand grinders are able to adequately profile a concrete surface. Being that hand grinders are a much smaller piece of tooling makes hand grinders ideal for concrete countertops and tabletops, residential floors, small garages, ha

Hand-Held Grinders: Their Purposes and Precautions

Invented in 1954 by a German company, Ackermann + Schmitt, the  hand grinder  is a  hand powered tool  specifically built for  grinding ,  polishing , or  removing materials  like glue, mastic or paint/coatings. This device is versatile with the multitude of  accessories  that fit on it, while being used for various purposes such as  cutting  tile, mortar, and pavers,  material removal , and  grinding/ polishing  purposes. Xtreme Polishing Systems   supplies an efficient and reliable selection of  hand-held angle grinders  and  edge grinders . You can typically purchase these  power tools  at your local hardware store if you’re seeking other options for acquiring a  hand grinder . Also, when purchasing an  hand grinder  make sure to consider a unit built with a powerful motor (at least 5 to 9 amps). Power Sources for Hand Grinders: Electricity Petrol Pneumatic or Compressed Air Hand-held angle grinders  are standard  power tools  and extremely popular for use in metal fab

Residue Shroud - Keeping It Clean!

Usually, when we use angle grinders to cut or grind, it ends up with the entire place getting covered in dust, making the entire ordeal of cleaning and maintenance seem like an uphill task. However, there are certain tools and machines that help in reducing the spread of dust, one of them being a dust shroud for grinders . A dust shroud for grinders is like a chamber that’s built around the abrasive that helps in capturing the dust particles that is being generated by the tool at that given point in time; all of this being done with the assistance of a vacuum. Most of the dust shrouds seal the shroud from the base or the surface itself, but once the vacuum is turned on, the shroud can turn suction- like which may lock or stick itself to the surface, thereby causing complete damage. A dust shroud for grinders is ideally used by moving it on top and around the place where the tile or the flooring is to be removed. The process, too, is simple- just switch it on, and move it in or

Understanding different types, uses and benefits of joint fillers

You have put a lot of effort and time in putting a smooth concrete surface. But alas! Very soon you discovered cracks appearing on those surfaces. Now what to do? You never thought of this situation and it makes it completely clue less since it is next to impossible to do a concrete surface. Joint fillers offered by Xtreme Polishing Systems have prospered because of its high quality and went to become the most preferred choice in infrastructure projects. These products are highly appreciated in the process of construction. It prevents the passage of smoke, air, and water cracks and spaces to develop. It also offers sound and thermal insulation providing essential benefits to any construction project. There are numerous brands available to choose from but mostly serves the similar purposes. Joint Filler Applications Not many would know that these joint fillers help a lot in binding two things together. They have wide variety of uses and applied on various projects like: ·