5 Power Tool Types For Floor Laying Jobs

When it comes to professional flooring installation, the right power tools aren’t just helpful — they’re essential. From ensuring precision cuts to creating seamless finishes, quality floor laying tools are what separate long-lasting results from costly callbacks. In this guide, we’ll explore the most efficient and reliable floor laying power tools that help tradespeople deliver standout workmanship every time.

5 FLOOR LAYING POWER TOOL TYPES

Below are the 5 recommended or most commonly used power tool types on flooring projects throughout Australia. Under each power tool type we share our Kevmor recommendations.

1. MILLING GROOVERS

If you're laying the flooring in a room exposed to moisture or it's a hygienically sensitive room, you can't skimp on high-quality grooving tools.

When it comes time to mill grooves for weld seams and grouts on resilient floor coverings (PVC, PE, PUR) and natural materials (rubber, linoleum), you'll want a reliable milling cutter.

You'll also appreciate one that doesn't need plugging in and out every time you move to another room.

Leister Cordless Groover

Leister Cordless Groover 500-LP

The Leister Cordless Groover has two rapid charging batteries, so there's virtually no downtime, even on your busiest days.

The sensing roller maintains a constant groove depth on even or uneven surfaces. With a depth range between 0-6mm, it's suitable for use on natural or plastic floor coverings.

2. WELDERS

It's the welds that determine the quality of a floor laying job. And it's the quality of the tools that can make all the difference. If it's time for a new or upgraded welding tool, you can't go past a Leister product.

KEVMOR'S TOP CHOICES:

Leister Unifloor 'E' Automatic Welder 

Leister Unifloor 'E' Automatic Hot Air Welding Machine with Carry Case

When welding floor coverings made of PVC-P, PE, linoleum and modified thermoplastics, the Leister Hot Air Welding Machine delivers every time. The compact design has electronically controlled heating and welds all floor coverings without reconfiguration.

Leister Hot Jet S Welder

Leister Hot Jet S Welding Gun

If you prefer a smaller sized gun, the Leister Welder is powerful yet lightweight for coving vinyl floor coverings. Vary the airflow and temperature as required in the flooring manufacturer's guidelines.

3. Jack Hammers & Tile Smashers

You can't lay new floor coverings if the old ones are still in place. Depending on the type of floor covering and their condition, stripping floors can be a nasty job. You want to get the old floors up with a minimum of hassle and the right tool can provide just that. Below are some of our top recommended and most popular floor removal machines at Kevmor.

KEVMOR'S TOP CHOICES:

Makinex Tile Smasher Head Assembly Inc Blade

There's nothing flippant about its name but you'll be flipping up those old tiles in no time with this powerful Tile Smasher. Suitable for removing tiles from wooden and concrete surfaces and cleaning tile beds. The blade is also suitable for removing vinyl and cork flooring.

Machined from a solid block of high grade steel, the durable 2mm (1/16in) thick high tensile steel blade is held together with high tensile fine thread bolts and industry grade Loctite thread lock. You can be confident the Tile Smasher will last the distance. Fits to most types of jackhammers.

Makinex Jackhammer Trolley JHT

You'll know from experience that jackhammers are hard on your body. They're heavy to hold after a while, and the vibration can cause carpal tunnel injuries.

A jackhammer trolley allows you to minimise the vibrations and also reduces back strain and fatigue. The unit can quickly pay for itself with some customers claiming the trolley helps complete a floor stripping job up to six times quicker than using a jackhammer without a trolley.

4. RIDE-ON FLOOR SCRAPERS/STRIPPERS

Taking it further past a jackhammer trolley, if you're looking for a more hands-off approach, Kevmor commercial floor scrapers are what you may need.

Here's a top option floor scraper; the Janser Junior Ride-On:

Janser Junior Ride-On Floor Stripper

If it's a floor stripping job in a commercial space, you don't want to be doing the job by hand. The Janser Ride-On is a full size floor scraper that will make quick work of the largest area.

Suitable to use on all floor covering types, simply take a seat and let the machine do the hard work for you. It's powerful but quiet, so there's no need to clear the building while you work. Its tapered front end design means it copes with tight areas including corners.

5. FLOOR GRINDERS

At Kevmor Trade Supplies we have all of today's top floor grinders in stock and available in Australia to help your concrete floor prep and surface prep. Some of our most popular and sought after floor grinders include:

Husqvarna PG280 

Husqvarna PG280 Floor Grinder

UFS75 Cub Grinder

UFS75 Cub Grinder

Direct Drive Grinder, ideal for small area. Fitted with a Morflex Coupling for extra safety.

• Folding handles for storage and lifting.
• Adjustable handle working height (most cub grinders have a fixed position).
• "Ready Lock (Redilock)" Plate fitted for quick change of diamond segments (also has second plate fitted for attachment of 10" grinding disc).

Husqvarna PG 450

Husqvarna PG450 Floor Grinder

Made with Husqvarna’s trusted engineering, the PG 450 sets new standards in floor surface preparation and finishing. Designed for coating removal, concrete grinding, and polishing, this machine is perfect for both tight spaces and larger areas. Its compact size and easy transport design make it a smart choice for professional contractors, rental companies, and even serious DIY users.

PG 450 Grinder Top Features:

• Powerful yet user-friendly: 450 mm grinding width covers large areas while fitting into small spaces.
• 1-phase design: Runs easily on standard 220-240V power – ideal for both home and industrial sites.
• New EZ Change System: Quick-change holders for faster tool swaps, compatible with HTC diamonds.
• Smooth handling: Updated guide handle and quick edge grinding conversion make work faster and easier.
• Compact and easy to transport: Folds up and breaks down without any tools, making it simple to move and store.
• Efficient dust control: Built-in system keeps your job site cleaner.
• Highly versatile: Great for grinding, polishing, surface prep, and Husqvarna Superfloor™ projects.

PG 450 Technical Specifications:

Made for tough Australian conditions, the Husqvarna PG 450 is reliable, powerful, and incredibly flexible — a true upgrade for anyone serious about professional floor preparation.

BONUS: KEVMOR AIR IONISERS

Janser Air Ionizer IonBox 400

Janser IonBox 400

The Ionizer can reduce the amount of dust in an environment by up to 95% for areas up to 1000m3. If you or anyone else is generating dust on the worksite, an ionizer can greatly reduce the dangerous airborne particles.

The Janser IonBox 400 is a powerful air ionizer, made in Sweden, designed to significantly improve air quality on job sites. Using advanced ionization technology, the IonBox charges the air, forcing dust and other contaminants to fall to the ground — reducing airborne particles by up to 95%.

Perfect for construction sites, renovation work, demolition projects, food processing facilities, schools, and more — the IonBox 400 helps create a cleaner, healthier environment wherever dust is a problem.

IonBox 400 Key Benefits:

• Reduces airborne dust by up to 95%
• Improves air quality on construction, renovation, and industrial sites
• Made in Sweden — trusted quality and engineering
• Versatile use: Ideal for a wide range of industries and job types
• Helps create a healthier, cleaner work environment

Janser IonBox 400 Features:

• Electronically charges the air to remove dust and contaminants
• Easy to use on various job sites
• Compact yet powerful air cleaning performance
• Designed for areas up to 400 m³

IonBox 400 Technical Specifications:

• Please note: Due to the weight and size of this product, the IonBox 400 is not eligible for free overnight shipping.
• Want even more power? Check out the Janser IonBox 1000 here.

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