Polish a floor with a 110V grinder
This step-by-step guide will show you how Did you know a 110V grinder can prep and polish a concrete floor? National offers two different 110V machines for prepping and polishing a concrete floor. The Helix is a versatile 110V grinder capable of reaching a 400-level polish. With grinding head pressure of about 130 lbs. it […]
Floor maintentance projects
The day-to-day role of a facilities manager is to help maintain a safe and efficient environment that meets a worker’s needs. A company’s facilities manager therefore knows the ins and outs of the site, and will know when it’s time for maintenance. It could be hard for the team to be productive alongside construction work, […]
Meet the Viking Ride-in Scraper
Surface preparation expert launches new ride-on scraper To provide innovative equipment for outdoor applications, surface preparation expert National Flooring Equipment has launched the Viking. This is the most powerful ride-in scraper in National Flooring Equipment’s product offering and is designed with safety and performance in mind. Intended for use in large-scale outdoor applications such as […]
The best of both worlds
How contractors can benefit from advances in floor stripping technology We all love to get the most for our money. As a result, many businesses develop goods that combine multiple products into one — from washer-dryers to a baby grow that doubles as a mop. While some multipurpose consumer products seem more like a novelty […]
National Flooring Equipment goes Rogue
New walk-behind scraper is up to 50 times as fast To provide floor preparation contractors with the power and productivity of a ride-on scraper in the compact size of a walk-behind, surface preparation equipment manufacturer National Flooring Equipment is launching the Rogue. The newest walk-behind scraper from National Flooring Equipment is a game-changer. The Rogue […]
How to maintain your scraper battery
When selecting surface preparation equipment, contractors often consider the power source. For example, propane and battery-powered machines both have their merits. Propane fuelled machines don’t require access to electricity, so can work on remote sites. Alternatively, battery operated machines suit residential sites because they are quieter and don’t emit any fumes when used indoors. Considering […]
Hard goods require heavy duty
According to research, homeowner has five unfinished DIY projects in their home at any one time. Lack of skill, time or money can delay work at home, but as the study suggests, we’re happy to live with an unfinished wall or floor for a while. The same cannot be said for professional contractors, who must […]
Addressing the challenges of roads past, present, and future
According to the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance, 1.7 million potholes were filled in 2021 — that’s equivalent to one every 19 seconds. With 18 per cent of the UK road network now defined as structurally poor, there is a monumental task of not only restoring it but […]
Top tooling tips
If you asked a plumber or electrician to fix an issue in your home and they turned up with one screwdriver, would you trust them to carry out the work? Selecting the right tool for the job is the key to success, whether you’re a plumber fixing a pipe or a contractor preparing a floor. […]