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Whether you're restoring the grandeur of a hardwood floor or preparing a concrete surface for a stunning finish, these machines are indispensable. For... In the world of floor resurfacing, commercial floor sanders and grinders hold a pivotal role. Whether you're restoring the grandeur of a hardwood floor or preparing a concrete surface for a stunning finish, these machines are indispensable. For... 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For contractors, construction company professionals, and concrete specialists, selecting the perfect concrete... [Tool Tips](https://blog.onfloor.com/tag/tool-tips) [![How to Choose the Right Wood Floor Sander](https://blog.onfloor.com/hubfs/solid-oak-wood-flooring-2023-11-27-04-57-40-utc.jpg)](https://blog.onfloor.com/choose-floor-grinder-sander) Wednesday, July 31, 2024 [Travis McCutchen](https://blog.onfloor.com/author/travis-mccutchen) [4 comments](https://blog.onfloor.com/choose-floor-grinder-sander#comments-listing) ### [How to Choose the Right Wood Floor Sander](https://blog.onfloor.com/choose-floor-grinder-sander) Wood flooring is a versatile material that can last centuries if adequately cared for. With the help of floor sanding equipment, homes dating back more than a hundred years still have their original hardwood flooring. Occasional sanding is necessary to... Wood flooring is a versatile material that can last centuries if adequately cared for. With the help of floor sanding equipment, homes dating back more than a hundred years still have their original hardwood flooring. Occasional sanding is necessary to... [Tool Tips](https://blog.onfloor.com/tag/tool-tips) [![What Is a Concrete Grinding Wheel?](https://blog.onfloor.com/hubfs/4-Mar-18-2021-01-17-11-66-PM.png)](https://blog.onfloor.com/concrete-grinding-wheel) Tuesday, April 13, 2021 [Travis McCutchen](https://blog.onfloor.com/author/travis-mccutchen) [0 comments](https://blog.onfloor.com/concrete-grinding-wheel#comments-listing) ### [What Is a Concrete Grinding Wheel?](https://blog.onfloor.com/concrete-grinding-wheel) Concrete is one of the most common tools used in construction- in fact,over 70% of peoplearound the world live in a structure that contains concrete. This makes sense when you consider that it's one of the strongest and most versatile building... Concrete is one of the most common tools used in construction- in fact,over 70% of peoplearound the world live in a structure that contains concrete. This makes sense when you consider that it's one of the strongest and most versatile building... [Tool Tips](https://blog.onfloor.com/tag/tool-tips) [![Should You Use A Single Speed Or Variable Speed Tool?](https://blog.onfloor.com/hubfs/OF30%20Carpet%20Glue%20Removal.jpg)](https://blog.onfloor.com/single-variable-speed) Wednesday, June 10, 2020 [Travis McCutchen](https://blog.onfloor.com/author/travis-mccutchen) [0 comments](https://blog.onfloor.com/single-variable-speed#comments-listing) ### [Should You Use A Single Speed Or Variable Speed Tool?](https://blog.onfloor.com/single-variable-speed) The speed of your floor grinder, buffers and polishers play a role in the purpose and usage of your machine. There are three types of Onfloor equipment speed options: low speed, high speed, and variable speed. We’ll go through the benefits and uses of... The speed of your floor grinder, buffers and polishers play a role in the purpose and usage of your machine. There are three types of Onfloor equipment speed options: low speed, high speed, and variable speed. We’ll go through the benefits and uses of... [Tool Tips](https://blog.onfloor.com/tag/tool-tips) [![Onfloor Quick Tools: When To Use Which Abrasives](https://blog.onfloor.com/hubfs/bhavya-kashyap-d8OyklsYfDo-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.onfloor.com/onfloor-quick-tools-abrasives) Wednesday, June 10, 2020 [Travis McCutchen](https://blog.onfloor.com/author/travis-mccutchen) [1 Comment](https://blog.onfloor.com/onfloor-quick-tools-abrasives#comments-listing) ### [Onfloor Quick Tools: When To Use Which Abrasives](https://blog.onfloor.com/onfloor-quick-tools-abrasives) For any type of flooring project, you need the right abrasive to properly prepare concrete and other flooring materials. Let’s go through the different reasons you’d need to use an abrasive tool, and how you can choose the right grit and tool for your... For any type of flooring project, you need the right abrasive to properly prepare concrete and other flooring materials. Let’s go through the different reasons you’d need to use an abrasive tool, and how you can choose the right grit and tool for your... 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