W. R. Meadows has reintroduced Intraguard, a water-based, penetrating sealing compound for exterior concrete surfaces specifically designed to limit the intrusion of moisture and chlorides into concrete surfaces. Formerly known by another name, Intraguard is a clear sealer that weatherproofs and protects virtually all exterior concrete surfaces, including concrete driveways, […]
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
Epoxy-Shell WB250, Surface-Shell HP, and Graffiti-Shell WB from Seal-Krete
Seal-Krete is introducing three new products: Epoxy-Shell WB250, Surface-Shell HP, and Graffiti-Shell WB. Epoxy-Shell WB250, currently available to order, is a two-part, premium water-based epoxy coating with solvent-based performance characteristics. This high-gloss coating provides excellent adhesion, film hardness, and chemical and abrasion resistance. It is highly breathable and reduces blistering […]
Industrial-strength pressure washers
Water Cannon is proud to introduce for 2014 a new line of roll-cage-protected two-, three-, and four-cylinder water-cooled Kubota pressure washers that deliver up to 7,000 psi. Including all of the important accessories — including a 50-foot hose, wand, trigger gun, and QC nozzles — this industrial-duty diesel pressure washer […]
Acrylic coating aids concrete restoration
Anvil Paints & Coatings has released Deck-A-New, a 100-percent acrylic product that resurfaces wood and concrete surfaces. The product’s solid-color finish repairs structurally sound wood, concrete and composite surfaces. This new product is ecofriendly and provides a substantial layer that dries up to four times thicker than conventional stains. The […]
Edge grinder with two-head option
Kut-Rite Manufacturing Co.’s new edger, the KRazor EDGE, brings many of KutRite’s grinding and polishing innovations to concrete floor edging — and include single and twin heads. The KRazor EDGE takes the contractor off hands and knees when grinding and polishing the edges of a floor. The twin heads feature […]
Gloss meter assesses several angles
Gardco has introduced the Novo-Gloss 20/60/75° gloss meter. The meter is able to simultaneously measure using 20-degree, 60-degree and 75-degree geometry. The constant read feature allows a quick and easy assessment of the gloss level on large surface areas, and autoranging measures matte to mirror finishes. With the Novo- Gloss […]
New meter measures concrete surface texture
Adaptive Concrete Innovations has announced the industry’s first measurement device for reading concrete surface texture. The T Meter is capable of reading concrete texture in three parameters: STG (surface texture grade) as described in CSDA Standard ST115, RA (roughness average), and CSP 1-6 as ICRI-defined parameters of concrete surface profiles. […]
High-strength grout from ChemMasters
ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a new enhanced-strength, nonshrink, nonmetallic construction grout. Gorilla Grout is ideal for use in high-compressive strength applications without the “creep” associated with epoxy grout formulations. Plastic and flowable compressive strengths exceed 10,000 psi at 28 days (as tested with the ASTM C 109 2-inch cube test). […]
Crete-Lease release agent leaves a finish free of bug-holes
Crete-Lease 880-VOC-Xtra release agent is an ecofriendly formulation that maximizes visual impact, mimics form surfaces and exceeds VOC regulations. Crete-Lease 880-VOC-Xtra provides easy and stain-free clean stripping of forms and form liners from concrete. The result mimics the surface of molds and site amenities for a superior finish without bug-holes. […]
Reversible Plate Compactors from Allen Engineering
Allen Engineering Corp. has introduced a new line of reversible plate compactors. This new line included three different models, great for tight places where turnaround is limited. Allen Reversible Plate Compactors feature two exciter shafts that create strong compaction force. They are ideal for large foundations, retaining walls and compacting […]







