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NewLook International Inc.’s new Impression Patterns offer a unique and convenient process for imprinting any design into fresh concrete or overlay. The durable, long-lasting polyurethane Impressions cost less than traditional stamps and the impression process is more forgiving. Stock patterns are available, including ashlar, cobblestone, random stone and brick. You […]
Versatile Building Products has begun renting and selling floor preparation equipment. This month the Blastrac 7 inch Grinder with dust shroud and diamond wheel is the featured product. This machine is ideal for light hand grinding or getting into tight areas around walls equipment or corners. (714) 829-2600
Bosch Tools has introduced a portable dust and dirt collection solution with a new lineup of nine- and 14-gallon vacuums. The VAC090S and VAC090A nine-gallon vacuums and the VAC140S and VAC140A 14-gallon vacuums increase dust extraction performance with best-in-class suction power and CFM (cubic feet of air per minute) rate. […]
Bosch Measuring Tools has debuted the new GLL 2-15, a compact and high-performance leveling and alignment solution for professionals. Featuring highly visible laser lines, a smart pendulum leveling system and an overmolded construction, the GLL 2-15 provides precision, reliability and durability on the job site. Included with the GLL 2-15 […]
ST115 is a new standard for the concrete polishing industry that was adopted in fall 2013 by the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA). The standard explains in detail how to measure the texture of a concrete surface by using a texture meter.
Cheng Concrete has reinvented its annual concrete design challenge with the first contest of a new series — the Kitchen & Bath Concrete Maker Challenge. The company announced the 2013 winners in November.
Bartell Morrison Inc. has purchased Innovatech Products and Equipment Co. The new owner intends to maintain Innovatech’s manufacturing, sales and distribution capabilities in Everett, Wash. Innovatech is one the largest suppliers of surface removal equipment in the world. The company offers a full range of floor removal equipment, grinding and […]
Within the concrete industry there is a common misconception that polished concrete means no maintenance, when in reality keeping up a polished floor simply requires low maintenance.
The vFan Gravity System from Preval is a portable spray system that delivers liquid mediums or coatings — paints primers, glues, stains — while allowing the user to fully control the flow from a 1⁄16-inch fine- line detail to a 3-inch fan pattern on small surfaces. The spray system delivers […]
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, […]
