Surface Prep Concrete Floor Supply

25AprApril 25, 2025

How to Use a Crack Repair Product Prior to Coating Your Concrete

How to Repair Cracks in Concrete: Step by Step Concrete is durable and versatile, but even the strongest concrete can develop cracks over time. These cracks can be unsightly and can also weaken the concrete's structure. Fortunately, repairing concrete cracks is a relatively easy task for...

Prepartion for Coating Concrete Blog | Concrete Floor Supply

24MayMay 24, 2022

Prep for Coating Concrete

We get asked some standard questions regarding prep prior to coating your concrete. When we say coatings, we mean flake or solid color systems that are typically higher in solids content, such as our most popular system, "one day flake," or the use of products...

16AugAugust 16, 2021

How long does your 30 grit DNA satellite pad last?

Here is some helpful information regarding pad life of a 30 grit! Concrete DNA Diamond Satellite Pads Makes polishing concrete super easy and FAST! Run pads on a machine from the local rental store! Use on a low speed buffer (around 175 rpm). Many use our...

21SepSeptember 21, 2019

Should Diamond Floor Polishing Pads Be Ran Wet or Dry?

Question: How do you lubricate the DNA Satellite Pads and Double Sided Concrete Floor Polishing Pads when polishing concrete floors? Answer: It is preferred to use water for pad lubrication. However, you can run the pads either wet or dry, depending on the situation. If...

citra peel sealer remover to open the pores

03JulJuly 3, 2019

How To Open The Pores in Concrete Floors

Question: Will your Diamond Pads remove concrete sealer so that I can stain? Also, the finisher burned some areas with a power trowel. Will the pad open the pores for stain? Answer: Firstly, If it's an acrylic cure and sealer that you're wanting to remove, use...

26JunJune 26, 2019

DNA Satellites Pads for Profiling Concrete Floors

Question: When using the 30/50 grit DNA Satellite Diamond Pads, will the profile be enough to accepts a solid color coating? A thin mill type? Answer: You'll have to check with the manufacturer in regards to the profile they recommend. Our 30 grit Satellites Pads deep...

21JunJune 21, 2019

Which Diamond Pad to Use to Etch the Surface of a Concrete Floor

Question: I’m looking to put a solvent based sealer on my new workshop slab that was power troweled smooth. What DNA Satellite Pad grit should I use to etch the surface prior to sealing? Answer: Our 30 grit Satellite Pad would provide great prep. These...

21JunJune 21, 2019

Skipping Grits to Polish Concrete

Question: Can I skip grits when I polishing concrete? Answer: It is not advised to "skip" grits. You are not removing the last profile you put into the floor with the diamond pad. Grits steps should not be more than double the last grits value. For...

06JunJune 6, 2019

How Do You Know You’ve Used Enough of a diamond pad grit when polishing concrete floors?

Question: How do you know when you have done enough work on each grit when polishing with the satellite pads Answer: You want to make sure and run the pads slow with water so each grit is processing the floor to its maximum ability. This...

25MarMarch 25, 2019

Remove Deep Scratches From A Concrete Floor

Question: What is the best way to remove deep scratches from my concrete floor before I seal or stain the floor? I used a Diamabrush tool and it left deep gouges in my floor. Answer: You would want to remove these deep, fork like, scratches from...