Decorative Concrete Contractor Product News

Follow the cracks
Designed to follow random crack patterns in asphalt and concrete surfaces, General Equipment Co.'s CS8 Random Crack Saw utilizes 8-inch diameter, dry cut-type diamond blades to produce smooth-sided cuts for crack-filling procedures.  Go to article ›››

Flooring alternatives
Chrome-Etch Acid Stains from Specialty Concrete Products Inc. react with the minerals in cured concrete surfaces to produce marbled, uneven color effects that do not fade, chip or peel from the concrete surface. Go to article ›››

Flakes and chips
Chips Unlimited offers a wide variety of Flakes/Chips, integrally colored, decorative flakes and chips made from resins and other materials. Go to article ›››

Specifically for dry-cutting
Hitachi Power Tools' new 4-inch dry-cut masonry saw, the CM4SB2, cuts through tile, marble, granite, concrete, brick and similar materials. The saw was built to withstand the tough conditions of a dry-cutting environment. A specially sealed armature and switch protect the tool in these conditions. Go to article ›››

Diamond blades from Hilti
The new Contractor Pro High Speed Diamond Blades extend Hilti's lineup for high-speed gas saws. Available in three versions — general-purpose segmented, general-purpose turbo and asphalt segmented — the blades are ideal for cutting applications in reinforced concrete, concrete block, clay brick and other masonry materials. Go to article ›››

Spray-on oil & grease remover
Safe n' Easy Oil & Grease Remover is now available in a 32-oz. plastic spray bottle. Designed to rid driveways and parking areas of oily spots and greasy stains.
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Single-head surface grinder
General Equipment Co.'s SG12/E single-head surface grinder is designed for smaller-scale surface preparation projects. Go to article ›››

Hilti rotary drill
The ergonomically designed Hilti TE 7-C Rotary Hammer Drill is designed for long periods of drilling in concrete, stone and masonry, and light chiseling on concrete and masonry. Go to article ›››

Air compressors from Mi-T-M
Mi-T-M Corporation manufactures a line of portable, two-wheeled, two stage, 8-gallon air compressors. The industrial-strength air compressors come in both electric and gasoline models. Go to article ›››

Making its mark
The C. H. Hanson Company has introduced the new Pro150Turbo, its highest quality chalk reel ever. This chalk reel is virtually indestructible, has a fast-retrieve reel and 150 feet of line for even the largest projects. Go to article ›››

Hitachi offers three new products
Hitachi Power Tools has launched three new products. The G12SA3 grinder, a new addition to the 4-1/2-inch disc grinder series, offers increased power input and max output, increased overload durability and improved wear-resistance of the armature coil. It also features an improved cooling mechanism and improved dust protection for the motor. 
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New products seal, harden and densify concrete
Prosoco's new premium Consolideck LS (lithium silicate) and Consolideck LS Guard liquid floor hardeners seal, harden and densify concrete by penetrating and reacting to create tough, insoluble calcium silicate hydrate within the concrete pores. Go to article ›››

Heat it up
DESA Heating Products offers a new portable propane forced air heater that is portable, rugged and relatively quiet. Go to article ›››

EDCO's single-disc grinder
Equipment Development Company has introduced a new, single-disc grinder.
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