Time is money. So when your organisation has a shutdown for
whatever reason, it make sense to use that time wisely and take the opportunity
to do things that will have a long-term benefit.
Replacing old and worn flooring is
very definitely something to consider during a shutdown, and apart from all the
benefits that you can get from a new floor, the job can be done within
remarkably tight deadlines. Whether
you’re reconditioning your old concrete floor, replacing tiles, vinyl, carpets
or other covering or upgrading the existing surface into something more modern
and more functional, it’s possible to complete the project within the time
constraints of your shutdown period - provided you have the right equipment of
course.
No matter what decision you make
regarding the type of flooring you want, the surface will require the
appropriate preparation and for that, you will require specialist machinery.
For example, if you intend
restoring your existing concrete floor into a durable, low-maintenance,
slip-resistant and cost-effective polished surface, you will need specialised
concrete equipment to grind, grout, densify and mechanically polish the
floor. Similarly, if you intend
replacing an existing tiled floor, the old tiles will need to be lifted, any residual
adhesives or coatings removed and the surface appropriately prepared for the
new covering.
And whilst this all may sound like
it a time-consuming process, it need not be.
An experienced equipment supplier
knows how critical time is for a busy operation. They know what’s involved in a shutdown and
how important it is to keep to deadlines.
Delays cost money. Productivity
is compromised and customers get annoyed.
Crucially, the organisation’s bottom line can be impacted in the event
of prolonged or unexpected delays.
That’s why it’s so important to get
expert advice from experienced professionals about what equipment is required
for doing the flooring work.
If you’re polishing concrete or
preparing a base for the application of another coating such as carpet, paint
or timber, you will probably need a grinder, shotblaster or a scarifer. The choice of equipment all depends on the
thickness of the concrete or covering that needs to be removed, what profile or
finished look you’re after or what coating or overlay you intend putting onto
the base.
For example, concrete grinders are
typically used to remove glues, coatings, membranes, high spots or to prepare
concrete for new floor coverings and paints. A scarifier removes concrete faster than a
grinder does, but because of its multi-tipped cutting wheels rotating at high
speed, the resultant profile is more aggressive.
An experienced equipment supplier
will ask you the right questions to make sure that you have the correct
equipment to get the desired result and to get the job done quickly and
cost-effectively. And that’s why when it
comes to concrete equipment hire in Perth, more people choose Concrete Hire.
Concrete Hire has an extensive
range of concrete grinders, shotblasters and scarifiers for hire - all of which
are maintained to the highest standards to deliver optimum results. They stock all the major brands of concrete
equipment including Floorex grinders, Bastrac shotblasters and Edco scarifiers
and no matter how big or small the project, they ensure customers make the
appropriate equipment selection.
Their team has decades of industry
experience and they know the value of time.
They also know that a shutdown can be an excellent opportunity to redo a
workplace floor, and they pride themselves in ensuring that their customers
hire the best equipment to get the job done quickly and efficiently. To find out more, get in touch with Concrete
Hire on 0418 222 273 or take a look at their extensive range of concrete
equipment for hire in Perth at www.concretehire.com.au.