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The DW5GA and DW5GA-ACID cordless sprayers, both new from SMK Industries Inc., offer a fresh way to spray concrete sealers, stains, curing compounds, acids and hardeners. Powered by cordless tool batteries, they are designed to fit on top of the 5-gallon buckets that concrete-related liquid materials often come in. Each […]
Initially developed to spray acid stain, the Patriot Spraysafe System from Patriot Sprayer Systems Inc. also allows the user to apply acetone dyes, cure-and-seal compounds, and other topical treatments and coatings with consistency and safety. The low-pressure sprayer uses carbon dioxide cartridges to propel liquid through its nozzle, and the […]
The Xtreme NXT airless sprayer from Graco is built to handle the toughest protective coatings and corrosion control applications. The sprayer features the Graco NXT air motor and an array of new technologies and options. Offering more capabilities and user control than ever before, the motor is available with DataTrak, […]
The Solvenator Premier Concrete Sprayer from Floric Polytech Inc. is a standard hand-pump model retooled with fixtures and seals that stand up to solvents. This sprayer applies solvent-based materials and can be cleaned with solvents, too. The basic steel sprayers are manufactured by Chapin Manufacturing Inc. with Floric Polytech’s name […]
Chapin’s Xtreme Industrial Concrete Sprayer is resistant to the most extreme chemicals, including high concentrations of acetone, toluene and xylene. Chapin made the Xtreme Industrial Concrete Sprayer from Tri-Poxy lined steel that protects against corrosion, rust and denting. Its wide mouth aids both filling and cleaning. Additionally, its holster secures […]
Several sprayers can handle acid stain, but none promote that fact like the Industrial Acid Staining Sprayer from Chapin International Inc. The company even printed the words in big bold block letters on the side of both the 1-gallon and 2-gallon versions. Both Industrial Acid Staining Sprayers come with industrial-grade […]
Faux Effects International Inc. has introduced RsCrete, a durable decorative finish that’s made for both interior and exterior decorative concrete applications. RsCrete incorporates advanced polymer technology formulated to work in a variety of environments that require a highly durable finish. It is translucent, tintable, and forms a beautiful, durable veneer […]
Proline Decorative Concrete Products has added several new decorative concrete tools to its catalog. First, Proline has taken the compass design to a new dimension with its new 4-foot-wide compass stamp. Unlike one-dimensional designs made with stencils or smooth texture mats, Proline’s compass incorporates various types of texture in each […]
Butterfield Color Inc. has introduced several new products, including stains, wall systems and a sealer. The company’s new architectural form liner system gives a natural stone face to vertical concrete pours. The liners are molded using a high-grade, reuse-friendly polyurethane and are available in 2-foot by 7-foot and 3-foot by […]
The Spurlock Museum at the University of Illinois, which opened its doors in 2002, was home to an unsightly collection of cracks in its concrete floor. The popping that accompanied the cracks was loud enough to set off alarms. Just as important as eliminating the pops and cracks in the […]
