This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated with it. The document tree is shown below. Bartell Global Content Hub https://blog.bartellglobal.com en-us Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:10:23 GMT 2022-08-24T16:10:23Z en-us the four most common ways to profile concrete...their pros & cons https://blog.bartellglobal.com/the-four-most-common-ways-to-profile-concrete...their-pros-cons
the four most common ways to profile concrete...their pros & cons

 
the four most common ways to profile concrete...their pros & cons

 

 Surface Prep Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:15 GMT randy.wheelis@bartellglobal.com (Randy Wheelis) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/the-four-most-common-ways-to-profile-concrete...their-pros-cons 2022-05-20T16:00:15Z installing new flooring: THE 9 FUNDAMENTALS OF FLOOR PREPARATION https://blog.bartellglobal.com/installing-new-flooring-the-9-fundamentals-of-floor-preparation
installing new flooring: THE 9 FUNDAMENTALS OF FLOOR PREPARATION

 
installing new flooring: THE 9 FUNDAMENTALS OF FLOOR PREPARATION

 

 Surface Prep Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:56:27 GMT randy.wheelis@bartellglobal.com (Randy Wheelis) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/installing-new-flooring-the-9-fundamentals-of-floor-preparation 2022-04-01T18:56:27Z The 8 ways epoxy floors fail and how to avoid them https://blog.bartellglobal.com/the-8-reasons-why-epoxy-floors-fail-and-how-to-avoid-them
The 8 ways epoxy floors fail and how to avoid them

 
The 8 ways epoxy floors fail and how to avoid them

 

 Grinding Surface Prep Concrete Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:50:46 GMT randy.wheelis@bartellglobal.com (Randy Wheelis) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/the-8-reasons-why-epoxy-floors-fail-and-how-to-avoid-them 2021-12-29T19:50:46Z What Equipment Do You Need To Polish Concrete? https://blog.bartellglobal.com/what-equipment-do-you-need-to-polish-concrete
What Equipment Do You Need To Polish Concrete?

 
What Equipment Do You Need To Polish Concrete?

 

 Grinding Polished Concrete Ride-On Floor Scrapers Surface Prep Dust Extraction Walk Behind Floor Scrapers Terminator Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:37:30 GMT randy.wheelis@bartellglobal.com (Randy Wheelis) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/what-equipment-do-you-need-to-polish-concrete 2021-09-09T18:37:30Z Walk-Behind Floor Removal Machines Vs. Ride-Ons: Which is Right For You? https://blog.bartellglobal.com/walk-behind-floor-removal-machines-vs.-ride-ons-which-is-right-for-you
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In the industry of floor demolition, thanks to advancements in floor scraping technology, there are many tools at your disposal. You are able to use battery, propane, or electric versions of equipment to accommodate all types of job sites. There are two main types of removal machines that are most popular for contractors and rental companies; Walk-Behind floor scrapers and Ride-On machines.
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In the industry of floor demolition, thanks to advancements in floor scraping technology, there are many tools at your disposal. You are able to use battery, propane, or electric versions of equipment to accommodate all types of job sites. There are two main types of removal machines that are most popular for contractors and rental companies; Walk-Behind floor scrapers and Ride-On machines.

 Floor Removal Ride-On Floor Scrapers Surface Prep Walk Behind Floor Scrapers Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:15:00 GMT cwindsor@bartellglobal.com (Josh Locke) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/walk-behind-floor-removal-machines-vs.-ride-ons-which-is-right-for-you 2021-09-02T13:15:00Z Too Many Concrete Grinders!!! Which One Is Right For Me? https://blog.bartellglobal.com/so-many-concrete-grinders
Too Many Concrete Grinders!!! Which One Is Right For Me?

 
Too Many Concrete Grinders!!! Which One Is Right For Me?

 

 Grinding Polished Concrete Surface Prep Small Grinders Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:10:40 GMT randy.wheelis@bartellglobal.com (Randy Wheelis) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/so-many-concrete-grinders 2021-07-09T18:10:40Z What is the Best Walk Behind Floor Removal Machine For Your Rental Fleet? https://blog.bartellglobal.com/what-is-the-best-walk-behind-floor-removal-machine-for-your-rental-fleet
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 I know your main priority is ROI.... and I know it's tempting think that buying the cheapest product will get you there, but in reality, cost should not be the only factor you base your purchase on. If you really want to make ROI quickly, you need to select products that fit exactly what your customers need. With Walk Behind Floor Scrapers, this same logic applies.
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 I know your main priority is ROI.... and I know it's tempting think that buying the cheapest product will get you there, but in reality, cost should not be the only factor you base your purchase on. If you really want to make ROI quickly, you need to select products that fit exactly what your customers need. With Walk Behind Floor Scrapers, this same logic applies.

 Business Growth Surface Prep Walk Behind Floor Scrapers Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT cwindsor@bartellglobal.com (Josh Locke) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/what-is-the-best-walk-behind-floor-removal-machine-for-your-rental-fleet 2021-06-23T15:00:00Z How to Use a Concrete Scarifier like a Pro https://blog.bartellglobal.com/how-to-use-a-concrete-scarifier-like-a-pro
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Concrete Scarifying is a fairly basic operation, but like most construction-related operations, you can run into difficulties if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are some basic things that the pros do to ensure maximum scarifier productivity and profit. In this blog, we will highlight 3 tips from our experts to help those who are new to scarifying become more effective and productive with their equipment.
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Concrete Scarifying is a fairly basic operation, but like most construction-related operations, you can run into difficulties if you don’t know what you’re doing. There are some basic things that the pros do to ensure maximum scarifier productivity and profit. In this blog, we will highlight 3 tips from our experts to help those who are new to scarifying become more effective and productive with their equipment.

 Surface Prep Scarifying Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:51:00 GMT cwindsor@bartellglobal.com (Josh Locke) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/how-to-use-a-concrete-scarifier-like-a-pro 2021-06-09T12:51:00Z 9 Common Grinding and Polishing Mistakes You Could be Making https://blog.bartellglobal.com/7-common-grinding-and-polishing-mistakes-you-could-be-making
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Surface Preparation and concrete polishing is a competitive industry and the ability to achieve quality outcomes is essential for getting your projects noticed. This blog will touch on the 9 most common grinding and polishing mistakes and why it’s important to correct them.

MISTAKE 1; Not properly managing customer expectations

This may not seem like something that is overly important but in reality it’s incredibly important. Every customer has a vision of how they want the floor to look upon completion- sometimes it’s achievable but not always, so it is important to effectively manage customer expectations. This is often what contractors new to polishing and grinding find most difficult.

It is so important to properly educate your customer on what is a reasonable expectation for their floor, because every floor is different and has its own “personality” so to speak.

Here are some potential topics that should be covered before work begins…

  1. If removing VCT before polishing, you will most likely see a “ghost shadow” of the VCT that will NEVER go away no matter how much grinding you do- and you won’t see it until the polishing part of the job.
  2. Be aware of hidden imperfections like spalling, trenches etc.
  3. Never promise a consistent monolithic floor (all salt & pepper or all cream finish) promise the opposite, because you will have inconsistencies, cracks, spalling and the like. It is simply the personality of the floor and that is what polished concrete is. If the end user wants a more consistent floor finish, then possibly an overlayment will be required to get the floor to the desired finish
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Surface Preparation and concrete polishing is a competitive industry and the ability to achieve quality outcomes is essential for getting your projects noticed. This blog will touch on the 9 most common grinding and polishing mistakes and why it’s important to correct them.

MISTAKE 1; Not properly managing customer expectations

This may not seem like something that is overly important but in reality it’s incredibly important. Every customer has a vision of how they want the floor to look upon completion- sometimes it’s achievable but not always, so it is important to effectively manage customer expectations. This is often what contractors new to polishing and grinding find most difficult.

It is so important to properly educate your customer on what is a reasonable expectation for their floor, because every floor is different and has its own “personality” so to speak.

Here are some potential topics that should be covered before work begins…

  1. If removing VCT before polishing, you will most likely see a “ghost shadow” of the VCT that will NEVER go away no matter how much grinding you do- and you won’t see it until the polishing part of the job.
  2. Be aware of hidden imperfections like spalling, trenches etc.
  3. Never promise a consistent monolithic floor (all salt & pepper or all cream finish) promise the opposite, because you will have inconsistencies, cracks, spalling and the like. It is simply the personality of the floor and that is what polished concrete is. If the end user wants a more consistent floor finish, then possibly an overlayment will be required to get the floor to the desired finish
 Business Growth Grinding Polished Concrete Surface Prep Small Grinders Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:58:32 GMT randy.wheelis@bartellglobal.com (Randy Wheelis) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/7-common-grinding-and-polishing-mistakes-you-could-be-making 2021-04-20T17:58:32Z The 8 questions you should ask before buying a floor scraper https://blog.bartellglobal.com/the-8-questions-you-should-ask-before-buying-a-floor-scraper
The 8 questions you should ask before buying a floor scraper

 
The 8 questions you should ask before buying a floor scraper

 

 Floor Removal Ride-On Floor Scrapers Surface Prep Walk Behind Floor Scrapers Sat, 30 May 2020 17:41:37 GMT randy.wheelis@bartellglobal.com (Randy Wheelis) https://blog.bartellglobal.com/the-8-questions-you-should-ask-before-buying-a-floor-scraper 2020-05-30T17:41:37Z