That's a great demonstration of what you can do with many polish pads. It would have been nice to see more of the finished surface than just one 3 second clip from a single angle.
might be a super dumb question - but would it be extremely difficult to chisel into this after it's set? i assume so since it's a protectant, but i just thought i'd ask! conversely - would it just fill words/designs in to make them illegible if the concrete was chiseled before application?
How do you attach the pads to a grinder is there an adapter? Is it a normal angle grinder or a concrete polishing grinder with variable speeds? What pads shall I use for concrete that’s already been steel troweled thank you
The machine comes with a 5/8" arbor. Some cup wheels will come with an arbor in this size as well and other will require an adapter. In terms of velcro pads, you would need a velcro backer pad with a 5/8" arbor and 3, 4, 5, or 7" diameter. Please note that the machine used in this video is not a grinder. It is a variable speed machine (Makita 9237CX3).
Costco uses a "natural polish" this means that they get their polish by going higher in the diamonds rather than using a guard like we did in this video. There are pros & cons to both, but it's less labor intensive to use a guard and it offers more protection against scratches & acids.
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That's a great demonstration of what you can do with many polish pads. It would have been nice to see more of the finished surface than just one 3 second clip from a single angle.
Are these products available in Australia?
this is amazing ....but pros make things look easy !!!
might be a super dumb question - but would it be extremely difficult to chisel into this after it's set? i assume so since it's a protectant, but i just thought i'd ask! conversely - would it just fill words/designs in to make them illegible if the concrete was chiseled before application?
Smart job.
It is a great demonstration!
Thank you! We have a new video showing the process on floors as well - check it out. ua-cam.com/video/-ChYP_QHufo/v-deo.htmlsi=jW0gI3Qqs87XxrUH
did you use all of the different grind pads first before the smartkrete or is this in place of having to do those?
the pads are held in place with velco. they are separate pads at varying grit values.
BTW this product is not being sold on amazon anymore.
WHAT GRIT DIAMOND CUP?
How do you attach the pads to a grinder is there an adapter?
Is it a normal angle grinder or a concrete polishing grinder with variable speeds?
What pads shall I use for concrete that’s already been steel troweled thank you
The machine comes with a 5/8" arbor. Some cup wheels will come with an arbor in this size as well and other will require an adapter. In terms of velcro pads, you would need a velcro backer pad with a 5/8" arbor and 3, 4, 5, or 7" diameter. Please note that the machine used in this video is not a grinder. It is a variable speed machine (Makita 9237CX3).
How long must you let the concrete cure before polishing it?
A new pour of concrete at least 28 days. For the resins and/or densifiers, guard 60 minutes to 1 hour and a half.
nice
I have this tool, but I don know how to install the polish adaptor to it, can help me?
Makita uses a 5/8"-11 thread, the backer pad just threads on. The backer pad has a velcro pad to enable attaching the diamond pads
Price ??
Is smart guard a wax?
No, it's an acrylic based product with lithium silicate for added surface hardness. It's much easier to strip or maintain than any wax product.
How does Costco finish their concrete floors? I'd like to get my floor to that level of finish, doesn't have to be mirror/slippery smooth.
Pretty much the same process, but by using industrial sized machines for polishing.
Costco uses a "natural polish" this means that they get their polish by going higher in the diamonds rather than using a guard like we did in this video. There are pros & cons to both, but it's less labor intensive to use a guard and it offers more protection against scratches & acids.
Im a sculptor. Can i polish a sphere with the same equipment?
That's a good question. I'm sure you can.
never seen my face in concrete in before.
Which was the first wheel you used for rough surface
Did you find the answer to this?
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4 Inch Double Row Diamond Grinding Cup Wheel for Concrete Granite Marble Masonry Brick Fits 5/8 Inch Arbor
@@swfc888 4 Inch Double Row Diamond Grinding Cup Wheel for Concrete Granite Marble Masonry Brick Fits 5/8 Inch Arbor
4 Inch Double Row Diamond Grinding Cup Wheel for Concrete Granite Marble Masonry Brick Fits 5/8 Inch Arbor
what do you call this machine being used?
@@artvandalay6386 thank you
@@janicemata6880 It's not an angle grinder, it's a polisher. Angle grinders run at much higher speeds
@@ashwatson2142 Is it rated for working with water?
@@gary24752 According to the Makita manual it is not.
This is the Makita 9237CX3 - it is a variable speed polisher.
My cup wheel snap and hitme in the leg
It hurts bad it’s happened to me
Mine hit in my nether regions
@@adamdiaz8442 ouch ...
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