2) Industrial Diamond Grinding

Once the slab has been evaluated, industrial diamond grinding is used to mechanically profile the concrete to the exact requirements of the system being installed. This step is where surface preparation becomes controlled and repeatable.

We use commercial-grade planetary grinding equipment with metal bond and hybrid diamond tooling selected based on slab hardness, coating removal requirements, and the target surface profile. Tooling is changed deliberately as conditions change, not left in place to save time.

Grinding is performed to meet defined ICRI Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) standards, ensuring the surface texture matches the adhesion requirements of the coating or system that follows. This is critical. Too little profile and coatings rely on surface tension. Too much profile and excessive material is removed, increasing cost and creating unnecessary repair work.

Dust control is managed throughout the grinding process using integrated extraction systems. This keeps the work environment controlled, protects surrounding operations, and allows the surface to be inspected accurately as grinding progresses.

In Vancouver facilities, this precision matters. Slabs often vary across the same floor due to age, moisture exposure, or past use. Industrial diamond grinding allows us to adjust in real time, correcting the surface without over-grinding or leaving weak material behind.

We do not grind by feel or appearance. We grind to specification, matching surface profile to performance requirements and we never guess. Ever!