Substrate Technology
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Substrate Technology: Surface Preparation Tooling

Substrate Technology: Surface Preparation Tooling

From bare-concrete grinding to a high-gloss polish, the right diamond tooling makes every job faster, cleaner, and better. We carry diamond tooling for every stage of surface prep and polishing — metal-bond segments and cup wheels for grinding, resin pads for polishing, PCD for coating removal, and specialty tooling for terrazzo, marble, and bush-hammered finishes — for both walk-behind grinders and hand tools. Not sure what you need? Call and we'll match the tooling to your machine and your surface.

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STI Terrazzos – Terrazzo Polishing Pads

  • For wet polishing epoxy and portland-based terrazzo and stone
  • Used as first cut tool on new, unsealed concrete
  • Use as closing step & first step of restoration
  • Specialized matrix for aggressive cut with fine scratch pattern
  • Cloth tab makes it extremely easy to remove the tool from the velcro holder

STI Terrazzo Plus – Terrazzo Polishing Pads

  • Updated version of the old style “STI Terrazzos”
  • 70% more diamond and abrasives than the standard STI Terrazzos – 37 grams extra to be exact!
  • Unique “Marking Interlayer” – changes the color of the slurry as pad is being consumed and lets operator know that pad needs to be changed
  • Cloth Tab – makes it extremely easy to remove the tool from the velcro holder

#000 Surface Prep Tool

  • Triple PCD
  • Extremely aggressive, super fast PCD tool for bulk removal of coatings, mastics, or rough concrete
  • Dry removal tool only
  • 3-in. metal bond diamond
  • For use on heavy machines, such as the P/M 2807 and up (should not be used with P/M Jr.)

 

SPIN-1 Concrete Polishing Pads

  • Exceptionally great for maintaining polished concrete
  • Diamond-impregnanted natural hair pad – for more aggressive polishing and maintenance
  • Pad life is in excess of 20,000 SF (2,000 M2)
  • Can be run wet or dry
  • For use on concrete floors only!

 

EG Prep Tools for Removal

  • Fast cutting metal bond tools used to remove epoxy, adhesive, & thin-set
  • Great price-variety of styles and grits
  • Not recommended when polishing is provided
  • Color coded for easy identification
  • EG “Quick Change” attachment

 

FL-07 Diamond Pads — Concrete Polishing

  • 5-step concrete polishing process
  • 3-inch, resin-bond diamonds
  • Specially formulated for concrete – ground with metal bond diamonds for the absolute best finish
  • Fantastic life of 10,000 SF (1,000 M2)
  • Works on Prep/Master®, Planetary Machines, Terrco® Machines, EDCO®, Swing Machines, and Werkmaster®

7-inch Full Face Pads

7-inch Full Face Polishing Pads

  • 7-inch diameter resin-bond pads
  • For use with any variable speed 7-inch hand grinder
  • Works wet or dry
  • Available in various grits

5″ and 7″ Backer Pads — Rigid or Rubber

  • Available in 5″ and 7″ — to match your polishing pads
  • Rigid and rubber/flexible options for different floor conditions
  • Hook-and-loop (Velcro) face — grips standard resin polishing pads
  • Threaded arbor — fits standard variable-speed hand grinders (5/8″-11)

Cash Pads 7inch

CASH 7-inch Polishing Pads

  • 7-inch resin-bond diamond polishing pads
  • Available in a progression of grits to build a polished finish
  • Run wet or dry
  • Mount on a standard 7″ backer/holder for a hand grinder


How to Choose Diamond Tooling

The right tool depends on the surface and the stage: metal-bond diamonds for grinding and prep, resin-bond pads for polishing, PCD for stripping coatings and glue. Bond hardness matters too — softer bonds for hard concrete, harder bonds for soft concrete. Not sure? Call us and we’ll match the bond, grit, and segment to your floor and machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What diamond tooling do I need for grinding concrete? Metal-bond diamond segments or cup wheels, matched to your concrete’s hardness.

What’s the difference between metal-bond and resin-bond? Metal-bond diamonds grind and prep; resin-bond pads polish and refine. Most polished-concrete jobs use both, in sequence.

Do you carry tooling for my grinder? Yes — planetary tooling for Lavina and others, plus hand-grinder tooling in 5″ and 7″. Call with your machine and we’ll confirm the fit.

Order Diamond Tooling Today

Call (815) 941-4800 x 1 or fill out our contact form. New to polishing? See our How to Choose a Concrete Grinder guide.