Video: How to Use EDCO's CPL-8 8-in. Scari-Lite Mini Planer

This video shows how to operate and maintain the CPL-8 Scari-Lite Mini Planer, a smaller, less aggressive scarifier, perfect for removing paint, urethane, thin-set and other floor coverings

Jul 7, 2015

8-in. Scari-Lite Mini Planer

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Installing Backyard Pickleball & Tennis Courts: A Pro's Guide to Overlay Systems

June 25, 2025

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What to Consider in Concrete Grinders

January 23, 2025

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Makinex Unveils New Concrete Grinder

January 17, 2025

Husqvarna PG 8 D.

Husqvarna Introduces New Large Floor Grinders

October 25, 2024

Colors & Stains

Installing Backyard Pickleball & Tennis Courts: A Pro's Guide to Overlay Systems

There's a difference between acrylic overlay systems and decorative coatings. Here are a few key points for concrete contractors to understand about installing a pickleball or tennis court.

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Sponsored Content

The Next Generation of Concrete Protection

Crafco Inc. (PoreShield)

As the concrete industry moves toward sustainability, PoreShield by Crafco shows you don’t have to sacrifice performance for renewability and safety.

The Next Generation of Concrete Protection

What to Consider in Concrete Grinders

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

How do you know what type of machine you should be operating? What kind of tools are best for your machine? What kind of power should I look at? Consider these factors when you select your new machine.

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Concrete Accessories

Makinex Unveils New Concrete Grinder

Makinex Construction Products

This tool is the go-to for grinding, polishing, and finishing concrete surfaces, offering adaptability. Its ergonomic lightweight frame is designed for leveling floors and edge grinding, delivering 2-in-1 capabilities.

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Husqvarna Introduces New Large Floor Grinders

Husqvarna Construction Products

The new range of planetary floor grinders, including diamond tools, dust extractors, floor solutions, is designed to give customers an easier, more productive workday.

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Maintaining Your Flooring Fleet

National Flooring Equipment

The importance of maintenance in avoiding unexpected issues with surface preparation equipment.

Floor Scraper Shot Blaster Maintenace

When Do I Need a Guillotine Blade?

National Flooring Equipment

The importance of guillotine blades in scraping and when they can benefit floor removal projects.

When Do I Need a Guillotine Blade?

How Different Blades Impacts Floor Scraper Performance

National Flooring Equipment

Selecting the right tool for the job is key — making the wrong choice could extend project timelines and boost costs significantly. Don’t let incorrect blades hold your surface preparation back.

Oftentimes, project success depends on tooling choice.

Designing Safety Into Surface Preparation

National Flooring Equipment

Contractors and operators are clearly at risk working in the construction sector - but they can also be influential in on-site safety improvements. How can equipment manufacturers learn from them to create a safer industry?

Designing Safety Into Surface Preparation

How Renting Grinders and Scarifiers Can Save Money, Time

United Rentals Inc.

Unless a contractor specializes in floor projects, it can be cost-prohibitive to own concrete grinders and scarifiers that are not used frequently.

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Troubleshoot Shot Blasters

National Flooring Equipment

While versatile, shot blasters can seem like a three-year-old throwing a tantrum if the users are unsure of how to handle them. Here, are some solutions to common problems contractors run into when using shot blasters.

Concrete Equipment & Products

SmartSense Structural Systems Wafflemat Foundation Systems

SmartSense Structural Systems

Wafflemat has been used in over 30,000,000 sf in foundations across the USA, since its introduction in 1993.

Wafflemat has been used in over 30,000,000 sf in foundations across the USA, since its introduction in 1993.

How to Avoid Adhesive Angst

Water vapor that traveled through the concrete slab reached dew point and re-emulsified the water-based glue that once secured these carpet tiles to the concrete substrate.

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