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HTC Superfloor Platinum The intention of the first grinding step is to create a surface that is as flat as possible. It is the foundation for a good end result. All subsequent grinding steps - must remove the scratches from the previous grinding step. Resin/plastic bonded diamond tools should be used with flexible tool holder. Xtremely hard concrete Hard concrete Medium concrete Soft concrete X3 H2 M2 S2 X4 H4 M4 S4 X5 Alternative M5 S5 H5 Optional surface treatment: HTC Stain Protection or HTC Cleaner Optional surface treatment: HTC Stain Protection or HTC Cleaner Optional surface treatment: HTC Stain Protection or HTC Cleaner Optional surface treatment: HTC Stain Protection or HTC Cleaner Flexible tool holder Flexible tool holder
Gold Silver Bronze Coarse/flat grinding is not included in this concept. This requires that the surface is already smooth and flat, otherwise - use the grinding process for HTC Superfloor Platinum. All subsequent grinding steps must remove the scratches from the previous grinding step. Plastic Bonded diamonds should be used with flexible tool holder. The intention of the first grinding step is to create a surface that is as flat as possible. It is the foundation for a good end result. All subsequent grinding steps - must remove the scratches from the previous grinding step. Plastic Bonded diamonds should be used with flexible tool holder. This is a process for polishing a surface. Curing of the material with Silicate can be added. The surface must be smooth and even. It works good on intensely steel trowelled concrete and hard concrete or dry shake toppings. Fenix pads usually works best. METAL (Gold) METAL Optional surface treatment: HTC Stain Protection or HTC Pore Primer Optional surface treatment: HTC Stain Protection or HTC Pore Primer Optional surface treatment: HTC Stain Protection or HTC Cleaner Flexible tool holder Flexible tool holder Flexible tool holder
Floor preparation / Coating removal Concrete grinding Tool presentation SOFT CONCRETE SERIES Moh s scratch test between 2-3 MEDIUM CONCRETE SERIES Moh s scratch test between 3-5 Coating removal HARD CONCRETE SERIES Moh s scratch test between 5-7 XTREMELY HARD CONCRETE SERIES Moh s scratch test between 7-9 M0 10 grit H0 10 grit S2 25 grit M1 16 grit M2 25 grit H1 16 grit H2 25 grit X2 25 grit S3 40 grit M3 40 grit H3 40 grit X3 40 grit S4 80 grit M4 80 grit H4 80 grit X4 80 grit S5 150 grit M5 150 grit H5 150 grit X5 150 NB! Soft concrete causes more wear on the tools. Check tools for wear after 10 mins. It takes about 20 to 30 days for newly-laid concrete to harden and attain its full strength. The values can vary depending on the quality of the concrete. EZ T-Rex Classic An aggressive tool that offers extreme stripping of most materials. EZ T-Rex Dome An aggressive tool for tougher stripping of most materials and thicknesses. EZ T-Rex Super II A very effective tool with high stripping capacity which gives fast results and leaves an even surface. EZ T-Rex Ring An aggressive tool with high stripping capacity. Thanks to its design, the machine moves evenly on uneven floors, leaving an even surface. EZ S2 S2 is used for grinding on very abrasive surfaces. The segment has a very long life. EZ M0 A coarse segment for removal of various coatings. Works well on aggressive surfaces. M0 M1 T-Rex Dome II Scarifier EZ M1 A standard segment for concrete, removal of adhesive, rain-damaged surfaces and newly-cast floors. The segment gives a coarsely-structured surface. M1 has a high removal rate in relation to its life. Epoxy Glue Paint Screed Joints and ridges < 1 mm 1-5 mm > 5 mm > 10 mm > 10 mm EZ H0 A coarse segment for removal of various coatings. EZ H1 A standard segment for concrete, removal of adhesive, rain-damaged surfaces and newly-cast floors. The segment gives a coarsely-structured surface. EZ X2 An extremely effective tool for concrete grinding. Recommended for hard concrete floors. y y/2 Adhesive removal When removing residual adhesive, we recommend grinding with a 50% overlap to obtain best results.
Terrazzo / Natural stone Marble/terrazzo/ limestone Dry grinding The intention of the first grinding step is to remove indentations and scratches. Repair joints after first step if necessary. All subsequent grinding steps must remove the scratches from the previous grinding step. HTC Stain Protection is recommended as a final treatment enhancing the natural color of the stone and reducing liquid absorption. Granite Wet grinding The first grinding step must remove indentations and scratches. All subsequent grinding steps - must remove the scratches from the previous grinding step. Plastic Bonded diamonds should be used with flexible tool holder. To get the right color and deep gloss HTC Granite Spray and Powder together with stainless steel wool pads must be used. EZ BBX 2 SGW 2 Gold Diamond Xpress 3 Grey SGW 3 Grey Diamond Xpress 4 Brown SGW 4 Brown Diamond Xpress 5 Black SGW 5 Black Diamond Xpress 7 Red EZ FP 10 Diamond Xpress 8 White EZ FP 20 Diamond Xpress 10 Green EZ FP 30 The Xpress-way - Shortened guide for terrazzo EZ BBX 2 Alternative BB 3 Diamond Xpress 3 Grey EZ FP 40 EZ FP 50 Diamond Xpress 6 Blue EZ FP 60 Diamond Xpress 8 White Flexible tool holder Velcro holder
Wood grinding The diamond tools EZ SL 30 and 50 are used to remove old lacquer and oil, and for levelling of uneven floors. The tools should always be used with flexible tool holders. When old finish has been removed from the floor, switch to sandpaper and continue grinding with finer grit sizes. Start according to alternative 1. The tools are used only when abrasive paper isn t effective enough to remove old finish. Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4 EZ SL 50 EZ SL 50 EZ SL 30 Sandpaper 40 grit Sandpaper 40 grit Sandpaper 60 grit Sandpaper 60 grit Sandpaper 60 grit Sandpaper 60 grit Sandpaper 80 grit Sandpaper 80 grit Sandpaper 80 grit Sandpaper 80 grit Sandpaper 100 grit Sandpaper 100 grit Sandpaper 100 grit Sandpaper 100 grit Sandpaper 120 grit Sandpaper 120 grit Sandpaper 120 grit Sandpaper 120 grit Flexible tool holder Use Foamflex together with sandpaper. Alternative 1 To make sure the job is done the easiest way possible, start according to Alternative 1. If old finish (ie lacquer, oil or varnish) can t be removed with just sandpaper follow the recommendations according to Alternative 2. Alternative 2 If the scratches from EZ SL 50 are difficult to remove with 60 grit sandpaper, go back to 40 grit sandpaper according to Alternative 3. Alternative 3 If the lacquer or oil is too thick or hard for EZ SL 50, use the EZ SL 30 tools according to Alternative 4. Alternative 4 Make sure that all scratches from EZ SL 30 are removed with the 40 grit sandpaper. NB! Fundamental for a successful result; When using EZ SL diamond tools it is very important that all scratches are removed in the subsequent sandpaper step. Tip! When controlling scratches, use a damp cloth and wipe over a small part of the floor. Scratches are more visible when the floor is wet.
Article numbers HTC diamond tools Metal tools EZ S2 Gold EZ S3 Grey EZ S4 Brown EZ S5 Black EZ M0 Lilac EZ M1 Silver EZ M2 Gold EZ M3 Grey EZ M4 Brown EZ M5 Black 213049-2 (DS) 213049-3 (DS) 213049-4 (DS) 213049-5 (DS) 213055-0 (DS) 213056-0 (SS) 213055-1 (DS) 213056-1 (SS) 213055-2 (DS) 213056-2 (SS) 213055-3 (DS) 213056-3 (SS) 213055-4 (DS) 213056-4 (SS) 213055-5 (DS) 213056-5 (SS) Resin tools EZ BBX 2 Gold 212852 EZ BB 3 Grey 212042 EZ BB 4 Brown 212043 EZ BB 5 Black 212044 EZ BB 6 Blue 212045 EZ BB 7 Red 212046 EZ BB 8 White 212047 EZ SR 3 Grey 212360 EZ SR 4 Brown 212361 EZ SR 5 Black 212362 EZ SR 6 Blue 212363 EZ SR 7 Red 212364 EZ SR 8 White 212365 EZ SR 9 Yellow 212366 EZ FP 10 Black 211494 EZ FP 20 Blue 211495 Wood grinding tools EZ SL 30 Wood 212186 EZ SL 50 Wood 212187 EZ SL 70 Wood 212343 Sanding paper 180mm 11955 (40) 11956 (60) 11957 (80) 11958 (100) 11959 (120) 230mm 11961 (40) 11960 (60) 11962 (80) 11963 (100) 11964 (120) Elastic tool holder EZ 180 3 Tool holder wood sanding HTC 420 112794 212231 Cup grinding wheels for handheld machines T-Rex wheel Gold Brown Black Blue Red EZgrind, for handheld machines cup 213016 (125 mm) 213017 (175 mm) 212505 (125 mm) 212510 (180 mm) 212506 (125 mm) 212507 (125 mm) 212508 (125 mm) 212509 (125 mm) EZ H0 Lilac EZ H1 Silver EZ H2 Gold EZ H3 Grey EZ H4 Brown EZ H5 Black EZ X2 Gold EZ X3 Grey EZ X4 Brown EZ X5 Black Floor prep tools EZ T-Rex Classic A EZ T-Rex Classic B EZ T-Rex DOME II A Protect seg. EZ T-Rex DOME II B Protect seg. EZ T-Rex SUPER II A Protect EZ T-Rex SUPER II B Protect T-Rex Gold (ring) 212977-0 (DS) 212978-0 (SS) 212977-1 (DS) 212978-1 (SS) 212977-2 (DS) 212978-2 (SS) 212977-3 (DS) 212978-3 (SS) 212977-4 (DS) 212978-4 (SS) 212977-5 (DS) 212978-5 (SS) 213036-2 (DS) 213037-2 (SS) 213036-3 (DS) 213037-3 (SS) 213036-4 (DS) 213037-4 (SS) 213036-5 (DS) 213037-5 (SS) 502538 502539 502548 502546 502602 502604 210767 (160mm) 210868 (220mm A) 211551 (prot.s.) 211293 (220mm B) 211552 (prot.s.) 210869 (270mm A) 211172 (prot.s.) 210870 (270mm B) 211318 (prot.s.) EZ FP 30 Red 211496 EZ FP 40 White 211497 EZ FP 50 Yellow 211498 EZ FP 60 Green 211499 EZ REP 00 Brown 211440 EZ REP 01 Black 211441 EZ REP 02 Blue 211439 EZ REP 03 Red 211442 EZ REP 04 White 211445 EZ REP 05 Yellow 211443 EZ REP 06 Green 211444 Diamond Xpress DX 3 Grey 212981-3 (180) 212795-3 (230) 212796-3 (270) DX 4 Brown 212981-4 (180) 212795-4 (230) 212796-4 (270) DX 5 Black 212981-5 (180) 212795-5 (230) 212796-5 (270) DX 6 Blue 212981-6 (180) 212795-6 (230) 212796-6 (270) DX 7 Red 212981-7 (180) 212795-7 (230) 212796-7 (270) DX 8 White 212981-8 (180) 212795-8 (230) 212796-8 (270) DX 9 Yellow 212981-9 (180) 212795-9 (230) 212796-9 (270) DX 10 Green 212981-10 (180) 212795-10 (230) 212796-10 (270) Foamflex for wood sanding 211045 Pad holder 212243 Oil pad HTC 420 212010 Fenix II Fenix II 3 Grey (5 ) 212447-3 (7 ) 212448-3 (9 ) 212449-3 (11 ) 212450-3 Fenix II 4 Brown (5 ) 212447-4 (7 ) 212448-4 (9 ) 212449-4 (11 ) 212450-4 Fenix II 5 Black (5 ) 212447-5 (7 ) 212448-5 (9 ) 212449-5 (11 ) 212450-5 Fenix II 6 Blue (5 ) 212447-6 (7 ) 212448-6 (9 ) 212449-6 (11 ) 212450-6 Fenix II 7 Red (5 ) 212447-7 (7 ) 212448-7 (9 ) 212449-7 (11 ) 212450-7 Fenix II 8 White (5 ) 212447-8 (7 ) 212448-8 (9 ) 212449-8 (11 ) 212450-8 Fenix II 9 Yellow (5 ) 212447-9 (7 ) 212448-9 (9 ) 212449-9 (11 ) 212450-9 Fenix II 10 Green (5 ) 212447-10 (7 ) 212448-10 (9 ) 212449-10 (11 ) 212450-10 Grey 40 Brown 60 Black 100 Blue 200 Red 400 White 800 HTC 420 tool rings (not EZchange) 211964 211938 211942 211943 211944 211945 420 S2 Gold 213209-2 420 S3 Grey 213209-3 420 M0 Lilac 420 M1 Silver 420 M1 Gold 420 X2 Gold 420 X3 Grey 213210-0 213210-1 213210-2 213211-2 213211-3
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