In 1947, copywriter Frances Gerety coined the phrase “A Diamond is Forever” for the DeBeers Jewellery Company (British spelling of the word ‘jewelry’). The phrase establishes the tradition of proposing marriage with the gift of a diamond engagement ring. In 1999, Advertising Age Magazine proclaimed it the slogan of a century. Diamonds are among the world’s hardest stones. Their measure of natural hardness is a 10 on a scale of 1-10 according to the Moh’s Scale of Hardness which measures the relative hardness and resistance to scratching between minerals. Because of its hardness, diamond grinding is used on blades to cut:
- gemstones in the jewelry industry
- semiconductor materials in the IT industry
- coal balls in the mining industry
- glass and ceramics in the glass and ceramics industry
- stone, asphalt, bricks, and concrete in the construction industry
Diamond Grinding is also One of the Preferred Preparation Methods in the Flooring Industry
V-8 High-Performance Floors recommends diamond grinding in floor preparation because, in many cases, it is the quickest and best option. Advantages of diamond grinding over other floor preparation methods include:
- It can be used on both new and old concrete
- It can remove contaminants from flooring surfaces.
- It corrects irregularities such as minor pits and divots.
- It does not significantly affect the fatigue life of the concrete.
- It can remove years of wear from virtually any concrete surface.
- It removes old mastic, carpet and tile adhesives, and coatings like urethane and paints without using dangerous and volatile chemicals.
- It can be used to abrade existing epoxy floors in preparation for recoating gently.
- It grinds and polishes without scarring or gouging the concrete, even on cracks and expansion joints.
Proper surface preparation is essential to achieving a beautiful floor coating. Diamond grinding is a quick and efficient way to correct irregularities, level flooring, and enhance surface texture and friction for maximum coating adhesion. And the high-performance vacuums sold by V-8 High-Performance Floors make it a virtually dust-free operation. We have excellent prep equipment packages available.
When you want to do it right the first time, call the flooring experts at V-8 High-Performance Floors.
