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REFURBISHING and restoring hard floors requires equipment that isn’t only powerful and adaptable but also environmentally responsible. PPC has provided the following information to emphasise its participation in refurbishment of floors:
Surface Texture Grinders (STGs), such as the PPC STG450, have become an essential part of modern floor refurbishment, providing contractors with a single, versatile machine capable of performing a wide range of preparation and maintenance tasks efficiently and sustainably.
With interchangeable attachments, STGs can grind, sand, key, clean, and polish an array of hard surfaces including resin, terrazzo, marble, natural stone, wood, concrete, and vinyl, making them a complete solution for refurbishment and ongoing maintenance.
Versatile attachments for every surface
- Brush Plates: Various brush plates are available for different cleaning and refurbishment needs. These brushes lift dirt, grime, and surface contaminants to restore the natural appearance of the floor. Their mechanical cleaning action means no chemicals are required—just clean water, supplied via the STG’s water tank attachment. This eco-friendly approach reduces environmental impact and eliminates the need for harsh cleaning agents. The durable nylon bristles are also long-lasting and flexible, offering greater wear resistance and reduced waste compared with polypropylene alternatives.
- Standard Drive Plates: STGs can be fitted with a range of discs and pads to suit the task at hand, offering complete flexibility for preparation or finishing work
- Tungsten Carbide Copper Discs (6–36 grit): For aggressive removal of coatings, adhesives, or paint, and for sanding timber.
- Black Sanding Discs (16–120 grit): For light to medium sanding, grinding, and keying of terrazzo and other hard surfaces.
- Scrubbing Pads (coarse, medium, fine, and buff): Used for general cleaning tasks such as removing wax, ingrained dirt, and scuff marks. Combined with the STG’s water feed system, these pads provide a chemical-free, sustainable cleaning method, relying on water and mechanical action for effective, natural cleaning.
- Mesh Discs (60–180 grit): Used to remove or key varnish before recoating, for fine sanding of wood, and for light abrasion of dense materials such as epoxy coatings.
- Surface Finishing Diamond (SFD) Pads:
Available in 50–3000 grit, SFD pads deliver a deep, chemical-free clean and can grind, key, sand, and polish in one process. When used in sequence, they create a smooth, refined finish suitable for restoring and maintaining a wide range of surfaces. - Storm Diamond Pads: Double-sided and available in 100–3000 grit, these pads are ideal for refurbishing and maintaining polished floors. They remove light scratching and staining to produce anything from a satin sheen to a high-gloss finish, using only water. The process leaves floors hygienic, non-slip, and beautifully finished, without the need for any chemical additives.
The sustainable advantage
Modern Surface Texture Grinders represent the next generation of sustainable floor refurbishment technology. Designed for multi-purpose use, they allow contractors to complete everything from heavy-duty preparation to fine polishing using just one machine.
By relying on mechanical cleaning action and water only, STGs eliminate the need for chemical cleaning products, making them safer for operators, more sustainable for the environment, and more cost-effective in the long term. Their robust construction, long-lasting attachments, and reduced consumable waste contribute to lower running costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
Surface Texture Grinders such as the PPC STG450 deliver outstanding, repeatable results while supporting the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable flooring solutions.
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