Decorative Concrete Contractor Product News

Grace in the mix
The OPTEC line from Grace Construction Products recently introduced two new admixtures, OPTEC Paver Enhancer and OPTEC EC-875. Both offer excellent plasticity and machinability.  Go to article ›››

New Anvils dropped
Anvil Paints and Coatings recently launched several new materials for coating concrete.
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Blastrac debuts shot-blaster,
ride-on scraper, scarifier line
The new Blastrac 1-8DPS30 is a self-propelled 8-inch shot-blasting system used to prepare concrete surfaces prior to the application of paint, coating or overlays.  
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QC debuts dye
QC Concrete Dye is a translucent, micronized, chemically inert and nonreactive pigment that, when applied to overlays, profiled or polished concrete, will provide intense coloring effects without creating a film or coating that can be worn away.
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Three from Mapei
Mapei has released new products for patching, grouting and leveling jobs. Tri-Patch is a versatile concrete patching compound that allows users to patch, skim-coat, level, ramp and color embossed surfaces by simply varying the water-to-powder ratio.  Go to article ›››

Comfortable to use, built to last
CDCLarue’s new Hum-B profilers are ergonomically designed surface scarfiers that cover more square feet in less time with less effort, maximizing comfort and increasing productivity.  Go to article ›››

Sika gets hydrophilic
Sika Corp. has introduced a new polyurethane chemical grout, SikaFix HH Hydrophilic. Hydrophilic urethane grouts are designed for applications to seal cracks in continually moist or wet concrete.  Go to article ›››

That’s a wrap
Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Corp., is helping facilities and contractors achieve smooth, seamless environments with its new Descoglas RF reinforced wall and ceiling coating system.  Go to article ›››

Bits and batteries
Hitachi Power Tools has expanded its line of diamond-grit drill bits with four new sizes: 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch and 1-inch. They are designed to power through class 5 tile, marble, porcelain, granite, slate and glass quickly, outperforming standard carbide glass and tile bits in speed and volume.  Go to article ›››

Light, cool and compressive
The CA Series of cold-water direct-drive pressure washers from Mi-T-M Corp. are for applications requiring a durable unit that is also lightweight and easy to handle.
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Not the same old drill
CS Unitec’s three-speed wet/dry core drill with vacuum dust extraction brings versatility to many concrete drilling applications.  Go to article ›››

New from Pure
For more than two years Pure Texture Acid Stains has been an answer for basic concrete staining. Now, Pure Texture has come up with a non-acid chemical stain.
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High on the Hog
EZ Grout Corp., the maker of the Grout Hog, has announced the arrival of the Mud Hog MH12, which replaces the MH10, also known as “Little Piggy.”  Go to article ›››

A sight for sore backs
Created to assist in the installation of countertop products, the XtremeHauler from Advanced Systems Inc. makes moving granite slabs, granite countertops, logs, carpet, steel, and timbers a breeze.  Go to article ›››