Liberty Floor Solutions ~ Glossary of terms :-

Vacuum assisted diamond concrete grinding

Vacuum assisted diamond concrete grinding is a professional method used to grind, level, and smooth concrete surfaces while controlling dust and debris. It involves the use of diamond-embedded grinding tools, which are extremely hard and effective at cutting and polishing concrete. The “vacuum assisted” aspect refers to an integrated dust extraction system that captures concrete dust as the grinding occurs, creating a cleaner, safer working environment.

How it works:

  1. Grinding: Diamond tools attached to a rotating machine grind the concrete surface to the desired level of smoothness or to remove coatings, adhesives, or imperfections.

  2. Dust control: The vacuum system continuously sucks up dust and particles, preventing airborne contamination and reducing clean-up time.

  3. Finishing: Multiple passes with progressively finer diamond segments can produce a polished, smooth, or levelled concrete surface, ready for coatings, resin flooring, or decorative finishes.

Benefits:

  • Precision: Creates a perfectly level and smooth surface suitable for resin, epoxy, or other floor finishes.

  • Efficiency: Speeds up surface preparation compared to manual methods.

  • Dust-free environment: Minimises health risks and keeps the workspace clean.

  • Durability: Prepares concrete to enhance adhesion and longevity of subsequent flooring layers.

  • Versatility: Can remove old coatings, smooth uneven surfaces, or prepare floors for polishing.

Vacuum assisted diamond concrete grinding is commonly used in industrial, commercial, and residential flooring projects where high-quality, durable, and clean-ready concrete surfaces are required.

A vacuum assisted diamond concrete grinder in use
Case studies
Epoxy resin floor coating – Corby

Epoxy resin floor coating – Corby

Floor preparation, repair and resin coating - Corby High build resin coating at a commercial property in Corby, Northamptonshire. Client : Commercial premises Location : Corby Date : 2024

Laboratory flooring 450㎡, Islip, near Kettering

Laboratory flooring 450㎡, Islip, near Kettering

450㎡ laboratory flooring 450㎡ for a new biological testing facility in Islip, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. Floor preparation We used diamond grinders and removed 4 layers of floor paint. Half a skip of dust was removed !! Primer We applied DCP Strong coat Primer...

Bitumen removal – Lewisham – 270㎡

Bitumen removal – Lewisham – 270㎡

270㎡ bitumen removal, School cricket pavilion, South London 270㎡ bitumen removal using diamond grinding, them Mapei primer, followed by 350 bags of deep fill Mapei self levelling compound. All ready for the floor layers to lay 5mm Amtico floor covering.Bitumen removal...