Recently released in the United States, SprayStone is a sprayable coating with the texture of real granite, letting you add the look and feel of granite to any horizontal or vertical surface. For 15 years, chemists at SprayStone have been developing a synthetic granite finish that would yield years of […]
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L. M. Scofield Co.’s 2014 Decorative Concrete Awards
The sixth annual Decorative Concrete Awards were announced recently by sponsor L. M. Scofield Co. The contest honors contractors and designers who use Scofield decorative concrete materials.
This year, for the first time, the contest was divided into six categories.
EDCO releases single-disc version of grinder
Following the successful release of its 2-Disc Wedge-Less Grinder, EDCO has created the Single-Disc Wedge-Less Grinder. All Wedge-Less Grinders have EDCO’s exclusive Leveling System that adjusts the machine’s height, allowing operators to quickly attach many accessories of different sizes and purposes. Wedge-Less Grinders allow these accessories to make level contact […]
Epoxy, overlay and antigraffiti coating from Seal-Krete
The new Epoxy-Shell WB250 from Seal-Krete is a two-part, premium water-based epoxy coating with solvent-based characteristics. The coating is recommended for vertical and horizontal applications in refineries, clean rooms, chemical processing facilities, as well as other areas. Surface-Shell HP is a three-component, polyurethane-modified concrete overlay that can be applied to […]
ACI creates subcommittee to write specification for polished concrete
The American Concrete Institute has announced the formation of Subcommittee 310-0J, Polished Finishes, which has as its first goal to write a specification for polished concrete flatwork. The missions and goals of the Polished Finishes Subcommittee are as follows: Mission statement: Develop a specification for polished concrete flatwork. Outline/Goals: Publish […]
Smith Manufacturing’s dust collection upgrades
Upgrades to MaxiVac dust collectors include powerful industrial- use-rated 5-horsepower electric motors, plus added “gensets” for use outside or on the road. The upgraded line includes the MV6000 with a low profile for hand-helds and walk-behinds, the MV1000 with a separator for continuous dust removal, and advanced autocleaning long-life HEPA […]
Concria releases sleeking system in the US
The Concria sleeking system has recently been released in the United States. It allows you to polish a new or existing surfaces without the use of heavy grinding machines. Using a six-step process, Concria discs are strong enough to expose “salt and pepper” and polish up to the equivalent of […]
New mud mixer from Kraft Tool
The new Junior Mud Mixer from Kraft Tool has a cast aluminum paddle 8.5 inches by 5 inches deep. The 7/16-inch steel shaft works in a slow-speed half-inch drill. The rounded end is designed for better balance when mixing. It’s ideal for mixing drywall mud and texture material. ? (800) […]
The Right Mix of Digital Tools for Decorative Concrete
Whether you are a paleo-pencil-pusher or digital native, in today’s market you have to ask, what are the best digital tools for my business?
Jon-Don equipment and supply stores expand product line offerings
Jon-Don has expanded the concrete flooring product lines it carries in its equipment and supply stores. Jon-Don now gives concrete flooring professionals a wide range of choice in chemicals, equipment, and accessories from well-known brands, such as Scanmaskin, Lavina, Husqvarna, Prosoco, Metabo and more. With the exception of a small […]
