Concrete Surface Prep Nashville, TN.

Concrete surface preparation ensures coatings adhere properly by cleaning, repairing, and profiling the surface to a clean, dry, and sound condition. Key steps include removing contaminants (oil, grease, coatings) via degreasing or shot blasting, repairing cracks, and grinding or etching to achieve a texture similar to 120-grit sandpap

Concrete Surface Prep Nashville, TN

Concrete Surface Prep Nashville, TN

Key Steps for Concrete Surface Preparation

  • Inspection: Survey for moisture, strength, and surface laitance (weak, milky buildup).
  • Cleaning: Remove dirt, oil, and grease using heavy-duty cleaners like HNC concrete ready cleaner degreaser. Pressure washing (>2100 psi) is recommended to remove contaminants.
  • Repairing: Patch cracks, holes, and voids with appropriate fillers. High spots or protrusions greater than 1/16″ should be ground down.
  • Profiling (Texturing): Create a surface profile (roughness) for bonding, often measured using ICRI CSP guidelines.

Common Surface Preparation Methods

  • Grinding: Uses diamond disks to remove contaminants, smooth irregularities, or open pores, ideal for smaller jobs or vertical surfaces.
  • Shot Blasting: The industry standard for large, horizontal projects, using metallic abrasive to remove coatings and roughen the surface simultaneously.
  • Acid Etching: Uses diluted acid to open pores, but requires thorough cleaning, neutralization, and is not suitable for removing oils.
  • Scarifying/Scabbling: Heavy-duty mechanical methods used to remove significant amounts of material or thick coatings

Pro Prep Shotblasting

6380 Corinth Rd Mt Juliet, TN 37122

Ph: 615-351-1433

Pro Prep Shotblasting and Diamond Grinding specializes in commercial Shotblasting, Diamond Grinding, and Dustless Sandblasting.

Pro Prep Shotblasting and Diamond Grinding Services Areas:

Major Cities Within a 600-Mile Radius 
  • North: Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Detroit, MI.
  • South: Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Huntsville, AL; Gulf Shores, AL.
  • East: Asheville, NC; Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; Raleigh, NC.
  • West: St. Louis, MO; Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN.
  • Northeast/Midwest: Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY; Columbus, OH.