The Equipment Walk-Behinds Leave Behind
Edge and detail polishing equipment handles the work your main floor machines physically can’t do. Walk-behind grinders stop several inches from walls because of their dust shrouds and body size. That’s where handheld concrete polishers, variable-speed wet/dry polishers, edge floor grinders, and corner grinding tools come in.
These aren’t just smaller versions of floor machines. They’re purpose-built to reach tight spaces, follow wall lines, grind around columns, and polish corners without the back-breaking fatigue of pure hand work. Whether you’re finishing a garage floor in Port St. Lucie or prepping a commercial space in Orlando, getting edges right makes the difference between work that looks DIY and work that looks professional.
The challenge isn’t just reaching those areas. It’s matching the cut depth and polish level your big machine achieved in the main field, so the entire floor looks consistent.
Full Range of Equipment for Every Phase
What You Actually Get
Beyond just renting equipment, you're solving the specific problems that come with edge work and detail polishing on concrete surfaces.
Equipment Built for Different Challenges
Not all edge work is the same, and neither is the equipment that handles it. Handheld concrete polishers with variable speed give you control for different materials and finishing stages. Edge floor grinders are designed specifically to work right up against walls where regular grinders physically can’t go because of their shroud design. Corner grinding tools tackle the tightest spaces where even edge grinders struggle.
The equipment you need depends on your specific situation. A residential garage floor with four straight walls requires different tools than a commercial space with multiple rooms, columns, and doorways. Small jobs under 1,000 square feet might need just a single handheld unit. Larger commercial projects often require multiple edge grinding approaches to stay efficient.
Why Edge Work Matters More Than You Think
Here’s what most people don’t realize until they’re halfway through a polishing job – edge work can represent anywhere from 10% to 50% of your total project time depending on the space configuration. A wide-open warehouse might only have 10% edge work. A residential home with multiple rooms, hallways, and closets can hit 50% easily.
The real challenge isn’t just reaching those edges. It’s achieving the same depth of cut and polish level your heavier walk-behind machine produced in the main field. Your floor looks terrible when you have deep aggregate exposure in the center and a salt-and-pepper finish along every wall. Lighter handheld equipment requires more passes and proper technique to match what a 200-pound planetary grinder does in one pass.
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