Cheng Sealer, from concrete artisan Fu-Tung Cheng, is a nontoxic, waterbased, high-performance sealer for concrete countertops. The food-safe sealer has a proprietary formula that provides a streak-free finish and dramatically improves stain and abrasion resistance. Its nonyellowing barrier provides exceptional adhesion and durability while maintaining the natural luster of concrete. […]

SQUEEZEit is a new caulking gun from D.A.L.E.S. Corp. in Toledo, Ohio. The gun features a 10-to-one thrust ratio and a handle with a head that moves forward as it cuts through a tube. It has a hardened bar, diaphragm poker, ladder hook and front trigger release. It also doubles […]

Huron Technologies Inc. has developed a concrete release coating designed to easily release decorative concrete products from their molds. Release Coating 6187’s superior mold release properties maintain the intricate details found in decorative work. The coating, tested for five years, is especially effective on large parts and parts with extreme […]

A batch of new decorative concrete products from Architectural Enhancements Inc. includes patch material, a countertop mix, a plasticizer additive and a microfilament additive. The microfilament additive, called Invisifiber, is imported from Japan. Because its fibers are less than a quarter inch long, the additive offers many more separated microfilaments […]

Hitachi Power Tools has released a new line of generators and an air compressor. The Hitachi E43, E60 and E71 generators offer a range of power production levels. The E43 offers 4,300 watts and 35.8 amps, providing sufficient power to operate multiple tools. The E60 offers 6,000 watts and 50 […]

Mi-T-M Corp. has introduced a new full line of portable generators for the rental and construction industries. Featuring three inverters and 15 standard models, the new line includes inverter technology generators that range from 1,650 watts to 4,300 watts. These models offer compact design, low noise levels and smooth wave […]

Flexane Fast Cure Rubber Repair Putty from Devcon is newly formulated for greater tear resistance. The urethane compound is ideal for filling control joints in concrete or metal and forming protective linings in machinery as well as repairing worn conveyor belts and other equipment. It bonds to rubber, metal, concrete, […]

Two new Prep Crew scrub brushes from Wooster Brush Co. have “sander-style” handles for extra power. The new handles are made of splinterproof polypropylene, and their smooth, curved, ergonomic shape fits the palm better, allowing users to press more firmly when scrubbing. Compact heights and pointed ends help the brushes […]

A craftsman in California created unique-looking architectural column reveals by tying rope around the outside of a Fast-Tube column form. Fast-Tube’s subtle fabric texture helped achieve a more natural, artistic look than the distracting mechanical spiral lines that come with cardboard forms. Credit for the innovation goes to Mark West […]

Huron Technologies Inc. is offering a new mold release coating for molded concrete products. Concrete molders will find Mold Release Coating 6310 a welcome relief from low-grade release coatings such as diesel fuel or fuel oil. The biodegradable, solventfree, nonsilicone coating can be used on all molded concrete products and […]