Grinding opens the pores in the concrete which helps the epoxy have something to grip creating a better adherence.
Grinding concrete walls smooth.
Grinding right up the wall or posts is probably the worst part about the grinding process in my opinion.
There are various tools used for grinding concrete.
Doing so will give you a more even surface and prevent the grinder from digging grooves or low spots into the surface.
Trowel a 3 8 inch.
Wet rubbing is accomplished on green concrete by a slow speed grinding wheel or disc at the same time applying water.
How to smooth a concrete wall finish step 1.
Description model 50200 hd.
Grinds down concrete high spots removes sealers and thin mil paints removes mastics and preps floors to accept new coatings.
Do not try to make the wall level.
Perfect for indoor surface grinding applications including garage kitchen basement or patio.
The water plus the rubbing action brings up a cement paste which results in a very smooth plaster like surface.
The belt sander is used to grind countertops and small floors and the orbital sander is used to place a fine smooth finish on already ground countertops.
Fill a bucket with water and 1 tbsp.
Roll liquid concrete bonding agent over the surface of the wall in fairly straight lines using a short napped.
Apply slight downward pressure and move it from side to side.
You basically have 2 options.
Rinse the sponge with clean water and wipe the walls again.
Dip a sponge into the mixture wring most of the water out and scrub the concrete.
A shot blaster can do this too but can create a pitted uneven surface.
Sand any particularly bad areas of concrete with rough grit sandpaper.
As the grinder begins wearing away the concrete keep a tight grip on it.
The right angle grinder is used to grind and smooth corners and concrete countertops.