How to Choose A Heavy Duty Floor Grinder

Choosing the right heavy-duty floor grinder depends on the scale, scope, and location of the job you’re doing. Handheld angle grinders are great for smaller, more intricate grinding jobs, but for larger tasks, a heavy-duty floor grinder is the way to go. Read on to learn how to pick the best heavy-duty floor grinder for your needs.

What is a Heavy-Duty Floor Grinder?

A heavy-duty floor grinder is a large machine that uses rotating disks and grinding heads to smooth out and polish surfaces. Floor grinders have many applications but are primarily used to level out uneven concrete or stone flooring. After the grinding process, a heavy-duty floor grinder can polish the newly smoothened surface for a nice, glossy finish. Floor grinders are also good for removing old paint coatings and adhesives, like epoxy and urethane.

Finding the Right Heavy-Duty Floor Grinder for Your Job

There are many factors to consider when choosing a heavy-duty floor grinder. It all depends on the nature of the job and your needs. When working in tight quarters, a single-head heavy-duty floor grinder is the best option. These lightweight grinders are good for smoothing out and polishing narrower concrete surfaces and edge grinding. But if you need something with a greater working width for a large-scale job, a multi-head planetary grinder is the best choice due to its size and design. Multi-head planetary grinders are less cost-effective and less maneuverable, but great for quickly grinding, finishing, and polishing wide areas.

The headcount of a planetary grinder also depends on the nature of the job and how much you're willing to spend. A three-headed grinder is more cost-effective, grinds quicker, and is great for polishing. Four-headed planetary grinders, however, are considered the apex for polishing concrete because they provide the highest level of clarity and a top-of-the-line glossy finish. Four-headed planetary grinders offer the best possible glossing and grinding experience for large workspaces if you're willing to spend more.

Benefits of Choosing an Electric Heavy-Duty Floor Grinder

When choosing a heavy-duty floor grinder, you have a choice between electric and propane-powered. This decision depends on what kind of work you’re doing and where you’re doing it. Provided the right work conditions, an electric heavy-duty grinder has many benefits.

No Emissions

Electric heavy-duty floor grinders don’t produce emissions, making them suitable for worksites with limited ventilation or spaces where propane is prohibited.

Less Noise

Electric floor grinders are significantly quieter than engine-powered grinders, making them less disruptive in occupied areas.

Less Maintenance

No engine means less maintenance work, which can save you time in the long run.

Benefits of Choosing a Propane-Powered Heavy-Duty Floor Grinder

The other option is a propane-powered heavy-duty grinder. The advantages and drawbacks of a propane grinder are similar to those of an electric grinder, but flipped.

Convenience

With a propane floor grinder, you won’t have to worry about a pesky power cord getting in the way and limiting movement.

Efficiency

Propane-powered floor grinders don’t require a power cord, so they’re great for outdoor jobs and well-ventilated indoor jobs with limited power sources.

Better Wet Grinding

Propane floor grinders provide a cleaner wet grinding experience, producing less dust and minimizing the need for a dust collector.

Our Top Heavy-Duty Floor Grinder Choices

At Rocket Supply, we have a variety of heavy-duty floor grinders for a variety of jobs. We carry both electric and propane-powered grinders of differing sizes and head counts. Here are some of our top heavy-duty floor grinder choices:

The Lavina 25" New Series 7 grinder comes in both electric and propane-powered options. This heavy-duty floor grinder includes a sealed and dust-proof grinding head, improved seals, bearings, and shafts, an updated frame design --- allowing for improved control and maneuverability --- and many more useful features.

The Forte 32" Planetary Concrete Grinder, is perfect for massive jobs. This 1,400 lb heavy-duty floor grinder is equipped with a 20 HP motor with four grinding plate planetary heads, planetary rotation for more efficient grinding, and is remote control operated.

The Diteq RT-8 Electric Concrete Floor Grinder and Polisher is one of our smaller heavy-duty floor grinders. This grinder is used for wet and dry grinding and is ideal for paint and adhesive removal, making it incredibly versatile. It's also equipped with a vacuum port for dust control.

Looking for a heavy-duty floor grinder? Take a look at our full inventory and find the heavy-duty floor grinder for you. Rental and purchase options may vary.

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You can rely on Rocket Supply to provide only the highest quality grinders and concrete supplies. Our passionate and knowledgeable team will make sure you have everything you need to tackle your concrete and stone projects, at competitive prices. For questions about our products and services, contact us or stop by the Rocket Supply store.