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Wind-lock has announced the launch of the Copperhead Rasp and Copperhead Striker Rasp for shaving or trimming EIFS surfaces. These Wind-lock rasps are available in standard and Striker (with teeth) versions. A uniform grit pattern and flat blade ensure greater surface contact and consistent rasping on the job site. The […]
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
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The tragedy created a bond between the boys’ mothers, Milena Sellers-Phillips and Maria Keever. When Sellers-Phillips participated in the search for a murdered girl in 2010, the experience renewed her desire for a public memorial to Jonathan and Charlie.
