The Admixture Systems business of BASF’s North American Construction Chemicals divisionhas announced a new technology for freeze-thaw durability that eliminates the need for air-entrained concrete. This patent-pending, microsphere-based admixture and point-of-use manufacturing system is being developed to help concrete professionals overcome the challenges traditionally associated with the variability and uncertainty […]

KutRite Manufacturing has introduced the new KRazor EDGE. The KRazor gets the operator off of their hands and knees when grinding and polishing the edges of the floor. It offers a fully powered electric system with a 360-degree, six-position adjustable swivel handle for operator comfort, a tilt-back feature and quick-change […]

Nonflammable, low-odor and UV-stable, StarSeal PS Ultra Stain is new from Vexcon Chemicals. It’s manufactured using efficient milling equipment to reduce the pigment particle to the lowest obtainable microsize, making the product easy to apply and more efficient at penetrating into the pores of the concrete, yielding a more uniform […]

Simpact 85A is a new Shore 85A urethane rubber from Smooth-On Inc. that has extraordinary tear strength as well as high impact and wear resistance. It is used for a variety of industrial and display applications. It is easy to color with tints or pigments. Simpact 85A offers a low-odor, […]

After its first season on the market, Edgetite spikes are not only improving new brick paver installations, but sparking a separate industry in paver edge repair. In the past, there was no product on the market made specifically to tighten and strengthen the edges of brick paving project. If a […]

In a new design competition juried by some of architecture’s most esteemed leaders and sponsored by Dow Chemical Co., one promising architecture student will be awarded a cash prize of $2,500. The winner of the Durability + DesignStudent Design Competition will be announced at the D+D 2014 Conference and Exhibition, […]

Quikrete Cleaner, Etcher & Degreaser is a new surface preparation treatment for use prior to repairing, sealing or staining concrete, paver and masonry surfaces to significantly improve adhesion of coatings and repair material. The solvent-free, low- odor and low-VOC product is available in one-gallon bottles for approximately $20. ? (404) […]

Wagner Meters is now offering new kits for flooring installers and building inspectors who require accurate moisture measurement tools for concrete floor installations. The WFP200 – Concrete Flooring Package from Wagner Meters’ Flooring Division combines the accurate moisture testing of the Rapid RH 4.0 EX test method with the data […]

Blastrac has redesigned the blast wheel. The new 8 1/2-inch blast wheel is larger in diameter, has new bidirectional blades curved higher and has 20 percent more blade surface. The larger diameter propels abrasives at a higher velocity, yielding a more aggressive blast. The new control cage design creates an […]

The new Blastrac BMS-220ADB ride-on scraper is ideally suited for medium and large-sized applications with the added benefit of being battery-operated for increased versatility. It is very maneuverable with a zero turn radius. The Blastrac BS-110 floor scraper is a powerful self-propelled machine, ideal for indoor and outdoor medium-sized renovation […]