Concrete Industry

In recent years, concrete has become a popular choice for furniture and interior surfaces, thanks to its modern aesthetic, strength, and sustainability. Once limited to construction, it’s now widely used in benchtops, furniture, feature walls and more. Its durability and low maintenance make it ideal for high-use, long-lasting applications.

Concrete Brochure

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Learn from Mitchell Bink

Deros II 150mm sander

Available in 5 & 8mm orbit

Mirka DEROS II can help you improve your business and your sanding projects. Thanks to its high efficiency patented brushless motor, the award-winning sander has plenty of power to get the job done fast and dust-free. It is ergonomic, easy to use, and the innovative design gives you many benefits as:

  • Ergonomically designed for comfort
  • Low vibration
  • Lightweight
  • Dust free sanding
  • Brushless powerful motor
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DEOS II Sanders

  • Mirka DEOS II 353CV Sander - 81x133mm - 3mm Orbit Best Abrasives
     

    Deos II 81x133mm

    The Deos II 81x133mm Sander is a lightweight, low-profile, powerful sander, with small size to get into hard to reach areas and square shapes.

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  • Mirka DEOS II 383CV Sander - 70x198mm - 3mm Orbit Deos
     

    Deos II 70x198mm

    The Deos II 70x198mm Sander is a lightweight, low-profile, powerful sander, with extra slim width to get into tight spaces.

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  • Mirka DEOS II 663 Delta 100x152x152mm, orbit 3.0mm Deos
     

    Deos II delta

    The Deos II Delta Sander is a lightweight, low-profile, powerful sander that makes it possible to refine corners and tricky areas.

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    Abranet Ace

    Superior net abrasive, cuts fast with optimum dust extraction

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    Galaxy

    Regenerative grains make Galaxy long lasting and fast cutting

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    Abralon

    With a foam backing, Abralon conforms to surface, providing a polished finish

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  • Healthier workplace

    Stop dust from getting into your lungs

  • Time saving

    No cleaning after sanding, clean abrasives cut better

  • Money saving

    Clogging resistance lets you sand longer with the same abrasive

  • High quality finish

    Thanks to a finer scratch pattern 

Mitchell Bink's Concrete Process

  • Watch the process video

    Mitchell Bink has over 12 years experience in concrete furniture design and artistry. Learn about his process and his expertise, as he gives an overview of the process he follows and gives tips along the way.

  • Day 1, 2 & 4

    Day 1

    Make moulds and prep the moulds for casting on day 2.

    Day 2

    Batching out the concrete mix and casting.

    Day 4

    De-moulding

  • Day 5

    Process the concrete
    Sand the concrete with 60 or 80 grit Mirka Galaxy discs with Mirka Deros II 8mm sander. Sand the concrete with 120 grit Mirka Abranet Ace discs with Mirka Deros II 5mm sander.

    Grouting
    Sand post grout with 120 grit Mirka Abranet Ace discs with Mirka Deros II 5mm sander. Sand with 180 grit Mirka Abranet Ace discs with Mirka Deros II 5mm sander.

    Wet polishing

    Acid washing

  • Final Steps

    Seal the concrete. Sometimes this includes several coats, occurring over multiple days.
    Sand post seal with Mirka Abralon and Mirka Deros II 5mm sander (the grit depends on how smooth you would like the finish).

Abrasives & Accessories