Floor sander

[poynton phil]

I have a anhydrite floor to sand, what type of floor sander do i need, is it the same type as used on wooden floors. Thank you in advance, for any advice.

 

[Gazzer]

I use a slow speed rotary polisher/buffer 180rpm with 80 grit silicon carbide discs. It does the job great and does not great a lot of dust in the air.

 

[Ajax123]

STR Floor scarrifier using 60 grit paper disk.

http://www.hss.com/g/58511/Floor-Scarifier.html

 

[Ajax123]

Ya got there first Ramic

 

[Gazzer]

This is the best I have tried and I tried lots...Belt sanders ( hand held) 7" grinders with discs, drywall sander ( not bad but too much dust due to high speed) Floor sander ( belt driven, nearly blew it up)
This makes it so easy.

 

[Dave]

How much and where do you get the discs Neale !

 

[radim]

I hire mine from local carpet and flooring company, the same as Sir has. It is fast machine.

 

[Gazzer]

How much and where do you get the discs Neale !

Cant rember how much but they are 17" annd I think they were from Abtec

 

[Spud]

Neale I have the same machine it came with 2 spare drive boards one of which I bolted carborundum stones to as on damp screeds the silicone carbide discs clog too easily and over work the motor I will take a picture tomorrow but I recommend you try bolting the blocks on the drive board

 

[radim]

Neale I have the same machine it came with 2 spare drive boards one of which I bolted carborundum stones to as on damp screeds the silicone carbide discs clog too easily and over work the motor I will take a picture tomorrow but I recommend you try bolting the blocks on the drive board

gary u got these pics? sounds interesting...

 

[Gazzer]

I havent had one clog up as yet Gary but you never know.The reason I didnt want to bolt anythhing to the drive board is that I dont want to damage it or even throw it off balance. I use both brushes for cleaning purposes. If i had another spare drive board and the stones then maybe I would try it...the again I havent had a Anhydrite screed for months....most of the builders I work for have gone back to sand and cement.

 

[Ajax123]

If they clog it tends to mean the screed is too damp which means it's not ready to tile anyway...

 

[Dave]

If they clog it tends to mean the screed is too damp which means it's not ready to tile anyway...

But sanding also aids in the drying , well if a laitence is present .