{"product_id":"mohs-hardness-tester-kit","title":"Mohs’ Hardness Tester Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Mohs’ Concrete Hardness Tester Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuickly determine the approximate hardness of a concrete slab before selecting your diamond tooling. The Mohs’ Concrete Hardness Tester Kit uses graduated scratch picks to help identify surface hardness directly on the jobsite, taking the guesswork out of choosing the proper diamond bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing your concrete hardness before grinding can improve cutting performance, reduce unnecessary diamond wear, and help you select the right tooling for the slab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTest concrete hardness onsite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quickly estimate the Mohs hardness of a concrete surface before grinding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChoose the right diamond bond:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps determine whether a soft, medium, or hard bond diamond tool is best suited for the slab.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReduce tooling wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proper bond selection can improve diamond exposure and extend tooling life.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSimple scratch test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No electronic equipment or complicated setup required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePortable storage case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keeps the testing picks protected, organized, and ready for the jobsite.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for professional surface prep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A useful diagnostic tool for concrete grinders, polishing contractors, coating installers, and restoration professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for testing concrete before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrinding, coating removal, polishing, epoxy installation, surface preparation, and other diamond tooling applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcrete hardness plays an important role in diamond selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard concrete → typically requires a softer bond diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft concrete → typically requires a harder bond diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a test pick and firmly scratch an inconspicuous area of clean, exposed concrete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork through the different hardness levels until you identify the pick that scratches the concrete and the next harder pick that does not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse that range to estimate the concrete’s Mohs hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch the concrete hardness to the appropriate diamond tooling and bond for your grinder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always test multiple areas of the slab. Concrete hardness can vary across the same floor due to finishing methods, curing conditions, aggregate, and previous surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs testing provides an approximate measurement of surface hardness and is intended as a field guide for tooling selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Diamond Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60089284952350,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9967\/6958\/files\/0DA5AD46-DDF2-4BA6-8521-E63D51F6868C.png?v=1790704547","url":"https:\/\/www.granddiamondtools.ca\/products\/mohs-hardness-tester-kit","provider":"Grand Diamond Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}