Jun 29, 2020 | Advice & Tips
At Runyon Surface Prep, we’re dedicated to providing tools, equipment, and knowledge contractors need to tackle concrete polishing and surface preparation jobs of any size. But we don’t stop there—we keep our ears to the ground and a constant finger on the pulse...
Jun 23, 2020 | Advice & Tips
Power trowels aren’t just concrete finishing tools—they’re also being used as highly productive polishing machines to create a smooth, reflective, durable surface with a fraction of the effort required for traditional grinding. But there’s still a fair amount of...
Jun 5, 2020 | Advice & Tips
Since OSHA began enforcing its new standard for silica exposure in 2017, we’ve seen a rise in the use of wet polishing techniques, which eliminate the hazard of airborne silica. Power trowel polishing is one of those wet techniques that brings with it a number of...
May 25, 2020 | Advice & Tips
It’s no secret that polished concrete floors offer several advantages over other flooring options, from cost efficiency to durability. But attention to cleanliness in recent years has brought another polished concrete benefit to light: easy sanitation. Research...
Apr 9, 2020 | Advice & Tips
Trowel polishing is quietly becoming a popular method of polishing concrete in the surface preparation industry. But if you’ve tried looking into the technique online, you’ve probably come away disappointed at the lack of reliable information out there. Luckily,...
Apr 6, 2020 | Advice & Tips
Cracks, sunken areas, the dreaded spalling—no contractor likes to see these things when they walk onto a job site. Unfortunately, improper curing processes, moisture issues, and other exterior forces can result in concrete damage to warehouse floors and corporate...
