NewLook International, Inc. PermaPlate is an Eco-friendly polyurethane with zero Isocyanates. The multi-component aliphatic polyurethane coating is formulated for both industrial and commercial use where a unique, flexible, abrasive, resistant, chemical resistant and durable anti-graffiti coating is required. PermaPlate combines the high chemical resistance properties of epoxy with the advanced […]
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Fire pit plans and materials from CCI
The Concrete Countertop Institute is offering fire pit designs in Crater and Ridge models. The plans for each design include detailed cut sheets and assembly instructions at a level of detail that stretches to 30 pages. The plans are meant to be used with glass-fiber reinforced concrete, but they could […]
WerkMaster names US distributor
WerkMaster Ultra Floor Systems, a manufacturer and provider of surface preparation, restoration and refinishing equipment and solutions, has teamed up with distributor Braxton-Bragg to sell in the United States. The partnership will provide customers with more opportunity to access WerkMaster’s technology and floor finishing products. www.werkmaster.com www.braxton-bragg.com
Two new from Rock-Tred
Rock-Tred has released a repair compound and a cure-time accelerator. The first is the Rock Tred Quick Patch, known as RQP. The 100-percent solids epoxy patching and repair compound can be used between coats of epoxy for last-minute touch-ups or to repair chips or small voids. The second product is […]
Texas retail chain Decorative Concrete Supply opens fourth location
Texas retailer Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. has opened its fourth location in Fort Worth, Texas. The retail store and color-making facility occupies 5,000 square feet. It offers a showroom, expanded product warehouse and outdoor training facility like those found in DCS’s three other locations, in Dallas, Houston, and Buda (between […]
Huron Technologies announces release coating for molds
Huron Technologies Inc. has announced Release Coating 7958 for molded concrete products such as stone veneer, statuary and structural components. This new water-based release agent was specifically formulated for use on latex and urethane elastomer mold materials. Additives in Release Coating 7958 prevent mold staining and fouling when used in […]
New structures in cement discovered
CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. has announced the discovery of new structures in cement. Discovered in mixtures of coal fly ash and hydrated calcium sulfoaluminate cement, these intriguing structures consist of micron-sized glass spheres upon which needles have grown radially. While these needles usually grow randomly in CTS’ Rapid Set cement, […]
Two safer angle grinders from Metabo
Metabo Corp. has introduced two new angle grinders that are designed to stop wheel rotation in two seconds or less when the “deadman” safety switch is released, greatly reducing the likelihood of injuries. The mechanical brake system also stops thin cutting wheels in one second or less. Ideal for heavy-duty […]
New mix addresses moisture issues
U.S. Concrete has introduced new and innovative concrete technology with Aridus Rapid Drying concrete. Aridus is a ready-mix concrete solution for preventing floor-covering failures. Aridus proprietary concrete mix helps prevent moisture problems by drying faster than conventional concrete mixes, allowing flooring materials to be installed on concrete in 30 days […]
Multiquip debuts ride-ons, plates
Multiquip recently introduced new ride-on trowels and reversible plates. The new MQ Whiteman HTXD5i and STXD6i hydraulically driven ride-on power trowels come with 55-horsepower Yanmar 4TNV engines that meet EPA Tier 4 Interim standards. The HTXD5i generates 20 percent more horsepower than previous designs. The HTXD5i attains rotor speeds up […]







