Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - grinding vertical concrete surfaces
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evrgreek
08-01-05, 04:56 PM
Hi,
I recently repaired sections of cracked/crumbling concrete steps. Excess concrete has left my risers looking like frozen waterfalls. Recently, I rented a 9" angle grinder from Home Depot. I bought a 7" grinding wheel for masonry (largest I could find), and thought I'd have my steps smoothed out in no time. I was way off! It seems that angle grinders are designed to remove very small amounts of material, (i.e. to smoothen a practically even surface). I'm beginning to think I might have to trim the ridges with a cutting wheel, although the side of the wheel would almost press against the step. How would you go about it? Thanks for "listening".
Evrgreek
I recently repaired sections of cracked/crumbling concrete steps. Excess concrete has left my risers looking like frozen waterfalls. Recently, I rented a 9" angle grinder from Home Depot. I bought a 7" grinding wheel for masonry (largest I could find), and thought I'd have my steps smoothed out in no time. I was way off! It seems that angle grinders are designed to remove very small amounts of material, (i.e. to smoothen a practically even surface). I'm beginning to think I might have to trim the ridges with a cutting wheel, although the side of the wheel would almost press against the step. How would you go about it? Thanks for "listening".
Evrgreek