Concrete Decor announces major changes to its magazine sales force. We have hired a new sales representative to replace outgoing rep Donna Tussey Flood, who has accepted a position elsewhere. Our new South sales rep is Todd Rylands, (407) 467-2758, from Windermere, Fla. Also, due to recent health complications, Western sales […]
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CSDA Releases Industry Standard and Best Practice Documents for Polished Concrete
In response to requests by architects and engineers to resolve consistency issues associated with quality levels achieved by polished concrete surfaces, the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has released two technical documents — an industry standard and a Best Practice.
Versatile Improves 5073 Polyurea
Versatile Building Products has improved its 5073 Polyurea. The high solids, fast-setting polyurea is now thinner, dries faster, and has a longer pot life. There has also been a reduction in viscosity levels of 5073. Use Versatile’s 5073 only in well-ventilated areas. 5073 is for use as a topcoat over […]
Self-leveler for restoring industrial and commercial floors
Dependable LLC’s Wearflow is a self-leveler for restoration projects. A product suited for restoring degraded industrial or commercial concrete floor surfaces, Wearflow is cement-based with a wear-resistant top. It is high-strength and can be opened to high-traffic areas in as soon as 24 hours. Wearflow is available in 50-pound bags […]
Ermator releases propane-powered vacuum
Ermator has introduced the T8600, a new propane vacuum. The T8600 Propane has an 18-horsepower Kawasaki motor made by American Onyx, with a direct-driven turbine. It achieves 410 cubic feet of air per minute and 115 inches of water lift. All Ermator dust extractors include standard features that protect workers […]
Rugged rotating laser from Hilti
The new Hilti PR 2-HS Rotating Laser was built to withstand harsh job-site conditions while providing best-in-class leveling time. With this new tool, transferring heights, setting slopes or simple leveling are made easy with clearly defined function buttons. With integrated Hilti Pulse Power technology, users will see readings with an […]
World of Concrete gears up for 40th anniversary at January 2014 show
Building on the reputation as the only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, World of Concrete will be held on Jan. 21-24, 2014 (seminars: Jan. 20-24) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to highlighting the 40th anniversary, WOC 2014 will feature a […]
Concrete “Stone” and Sand Finishes in a Beach-themed Backyard
A backyard is dominated by a swimming pool with waterfalls, a rocky cliff look, and lots of concrete from the 1980s — far too much to remove the existing concrete and redo everything and is ready to be transformed.
Werkmaster’s new versatile Titan XT machine
The WerkMaster Titan XT is an aggressive surface prep machine designed to exceed the needs of the professional contractor. The Titan XT is used for commercial, residential and maintenance projects and is available in 230-volt or 460-volt models. It acts as a grinder, stripper, sander, buffer, burnisher, polisher and edger. […]
New Walttools stamps are Brickform-friendly
Walttools has released a BC line of custom concrete stamps that are fully compatible with Brickform’s Ashlar Cut Slate, Random Stone and London Cobble patterns. The BC stamps feature textures and stones that are designed to compliment and improve the look of the Brickform stamps by mixing up the sizing […]
