Many contractors and property owners choose shot-blasting to clean and prepare their existing concrete, steel and asphalt surfaces because the process is fast, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

Shotblasting is one of the oldest and most economical methods of levelling and preparing a concrete floor but, as with any concrete preparation method, some important points should be noted before embarking on any project.

Whether you’re building a new home, renovating an office or planning an industrial space, choosing the flooring is a big decision on many levels.

Flooring involves a sizeable area which means there’s nowhere for a wrong decision to hide.  It’s also a sizeable financial investment so you don’t want to go down the wrong path there either - and plus, there’s the big question of maintenance and performance.   

Whether in a home, a workplace, a retail space or anywhere in between, a concrete floor is anything but dull when it has been polished to reveal its brilliant best.  Continue reading to learn some of the reasons why you should consider polished concrete flooring:

Whether you’re in the construction business, the demolition business or anywhere in between - renting concrete equipment offers some clear advantages.

Ever stopped to think just how important your garage is? We keep some of our most valued possessions in our garages including our cars, boats, bicycles, golf clubs and power tools. Some of us store important documents and items of enormous sentimental value in our garages - and some of our precious dogs even call the garage ‘home’.

If you thought polished concrete floors were too industrial, it’s time for a re-think.

Polished concrete floors have accelerated in popularity in recent years - not only because they’re a great-looking option but because they offer an extensive list of practical advantages. 

Concrete floors in commercial and industrial facilities take a pounding during the year, so the Christmas shutdown is an excellent opportunity to get them back into top condition and ready to handle another busy season of foot traffic and rough treatment.

Even a beginner can lay concrete and/or prepare a concrete substrate for a special finish or floor coating. 

That said, the successful application of concrete does depend on a number of factors including careful mixing, the proper equipment and attention to detail and so both beginners and experienced contractors will appreciate these top five tips on preparing concrete.

It can be tricky to decide whether to go the DIY route for your flooring replacement project or whether to hire a professional contractor.  If you undertake the work yourself, here are some useful tips:

Whether you’re a large commercial builder or a home DIYer, a grout pump is one of the most important machines to have.  

Saving money on a building project is every homeowner’s aim, but it’s every builder’s goal too.

Builders are just as keen to get the best outcome from a construction project as their clients are - so if you’re in the building business and want some tips on how you can maximise your upside, this article is for you.

If you need to tackle a concrete grinding project and are unsure of which size concrete grinding equipment to use, you’ll find this guide useful.  

If you’ve got a concrete floor in your home or commercial property, or are considering putting down a concrete surface, you probably want to know how best to clean it.

If you’re laying a new timber floor, you need to prepare the substrate properly otherwise you run the risk of having to redo the whole project entirely.

The terms ‘concrete grinder’ and ‘concrete polisher’ are used interchangeably but they actually perform different functions.

You could call both concrete grinding and concrete polishing part of a ‘concrete processing’ procedure whereby the existing surface is changed by using machines with multiple abrasives to refine the surface in stages to achieve a desired finish.

Ho, ho, hone.  Honing a concrete floor is much like stripping away layers of wrapping paper around a Christmas gift to reveal the beautiful surprise underneath!

Concrete floors tick all the right boxes in terms of aesthetics, durability, functionality, affordability and convenience but they have one small drawback.   They aren’t self-cleaning!

Polished concrete floors are very ‘in’ and you’ll find this fabulously functional material in a surprisingly wide range of places from shops, offices and warehouses to public spaces and private homes. 

Concrete floors used to be relegated to industrial sites and heavy duty public places, but thanks to the recent ‘industrial revolution’ in decorating trends, this long-lasting and low-maintenance flooring option is now firmly entrenched as one of the most stylish and popular flooring choices.