Concrete Floor & Wall Chasing
This is a useful method for cutting neat channels in concrete or masonry structures generally for electrical cabling or plumbing pipes that need to be recessed in the walls. A dust collection unit can be attached which collects the dust whilst cutting. This makes it ideal for numerous commercial, retail and industrial applications.
This quick method is suitable for all types of masonry and reinforced concrete, in walls, floors or ceilings.
The channels can be cut to a depth of up to 50mm using a twin blade chase cutter. Depths of up to 50mm can be achieved using a single blade chase cutter with dust extraction.
Concrete chasing means to cut neat channels in walls or floors using a grinder with a diamond blade. Generally, two slots are cut to then make the space wider using a drill. We use an attached vacuum that removes any dust as the job is done so the workspace remains free of excessive dust floating through the air. We perform concrete chasing to make room for pipes, conduit and other slender piping and remove bows in a wall or trim a wall back to up to 50mm depth. We can also perform chasing in bricks and blocks.
There are many benefits of concrete floors and wall chasing. These can include
- Cleanliness – Using modern techniques, chasing is usually far less dusty and messy than other methods. This is especially true when an attached vacuum is used.
- No water – This is a technique that can be done dry so you won’t have to worry about the potential for mess when using water.
- Precision – cut with extreme precision for a neater finished product and a more secure fit for the pipes or wiring conduit later.
- Appearance – Concrete chasing can be done in a way to create decorative sections that increase the aesthetic appeal of the area.
