grinding

  1. J

    Preparation Concrete grinding prior to tiling

    I've just had a 7m x 4m concrete slab laid by a contractor to fix 20mm porcelain to as a patio. Despite the written and verbal specification/briefing stating the importance of the slab being flat (+/-2mm over 2mm) the end result is a slab with high spots of 14mm in several areas. The only way to...
  2. M

    Grout Removal from Corners - Grinding Tool?

    The grout in my bathroom was very old and dirty and I successfully buzzed it all out of the straight, flat lines with a Dremel tool using its carbide blade attachment. However, I can't seem to find the right blade, attachment or tool that will help me get the grout out of the 90 degree corners...
  3. P

    Montolit MONTOLIT STL 100GF

    Not sure if this is allowed, but; there are a few going quite cheap on eBay at the moment.
  4. F

    Floor sanding accessories

    Can anybody offer any suggestions on anternative to diamond cup for 180mm floor grinder? I’m after something less harsh for fresher screeds that need a lighter sand..
  5. F

    Concrete grinding options

    I ned to grind down some concrete high spots to get a better level before I tile, mainly a sand and cement mix without any pebbles. What is the best attachment to use with my 115mm angle grinder. My research on here leads me to a Silicon carbide product, would this be any use --here as I...
  6. J

    Silicon Carbide Discs + Flexible Backer for Angle Grinder / SAIT

    I bought some 5" discs (United Abrasives SAIC) along with a flexible backing pad (hook type) to fit into a grinder. (4" also available) for polishing ceramic cut edges. I will also try them in one of my air polishers. These were from ATS Diamond Tools with some help. (SAIT Velour Silicon...
  7. J

    Grinding / Polishing / Small chips

    Hello When cutting ceramics with my table saw (Wet Saw, 180mm disc, MARCRIST DIAMOND TILE BLADE from screwfix) I get some small chipping to the glaze. On a recent kitchen I moved to cutting almost all tiles with a grinder as it was much quicker (using either a ck850 or Protilers blade) but there...
  8. J

    Rubi ECD Cutting and Grinding

    Has anyone any experience of these blades? Can I use them as a suitable dry cut and grind disc for ceramics? ECD ELECTROPLATED CUTTING AND GRINDING diamond blade | RUBI Tools UK - https://www.rubi.com/en/ecd-electroplated-cutting-and-grinding-diamond-blade-r661
  9. F

    Hand held floor grinding set up

    does anybody own or use a hand held floor grinding set up with dust extraction?
  10. O

    115mm grinding disc for porcelain and other materials

    So for quite some time now my weapon of choice for re-fabricating tile edges and finishing mitred has been one of these. A 120# metal disc, great bits of kit. Recently the supplier stopped selling them and finding a replacement was impossible. I pestered a few companies to get them in...
  11. F

    Concrete grinding set up

    so, those who are into it, what's your set up? It's something I'm gonna get at some point soon. Diamond hand / floor grinder | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282437594184 There website has all sorts on, prep tec
  12. F

    Grinding station

    What's your platform for cutting tiles on with the grinder, I'm looking at upgrading!
  13. F

    Cheap decent grinding cup

    anyone recommend one? Got a couple of jobs which require some floor grinding here and there, seems like every job come to think of it!
  14. T

    Grinding confusion

    This is probably going to seem like a very stupid question, but I gotta ask, because i've seen something that goes completely against something else i was taught a while back. When grinding a tile, I always make sure that the blade spins down onto the tile. I was told years ago that if the the...
  15. M

    Grinding up weak latex

    Hi guys, I've got some latex to remove that's been layed by a builder on a sand & cement screed, I ran a small scraper over it in different areas and it just broke down within seconds back to the screed, so I told client I couldn't tile onto that as it was too weak and the mix ratio must be...
  16. gazmcd72

    Marble bullnose grinding wheel

    looking for a hand machine that will let me put a polished bull nose on a piece of marble can any of you guys have any recommendations cheers
  17. D

    Grinding Out Tiled Corners In Shower

    Hello forum My first post here Have just started tiling a shower and the corners are proving rather tricky with nothing being square Some gaps have turned out a little smaller than I wanted and I am worried I will not be able to get enough purchase on the sealant in the corners Rather than...
  18. C

    what grit grinding cup from ATS is best for adhesive removal ?

    cheers lads
  19. C

    Turbo Cup Grinding Wheels 100mm M14 ATS Diamond Tools.

    New in this week, Turbo Cup Grinding Wheels. Aluminium backed to make them lighter with a M14 fitting to go straight onto your variable speed grinder - ideal operating speed circa 5000 - 6000 rpm - A full speed grinder would get a little hairy using these. These are dual use items. Our Stone...
  20. Dan

    Grinding and polishing

    Many of you do much grinding and polishing using machines?

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