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Scanmaskin has announced the newest model in its line of Combiflex concrete grinders – the Scan Combiflex 800. This versatile machine is powered by a 15-horsepower motor, and is available in both 460-volt and 230-volt three-phase power options. The SC 800 can easily be maneuvered in tight spaces thanks to […]
Butterfield Color has released its Pro Pack Countertop Admixture, the latest addition to its line of decorative concrete countertop mixes. The pre-measured admixture combines with most standard concrete bag mixes and water to create a high-performance concrete countertop mix. Using the Pro Pack Countertop admixture reportedly increases strength, reduces shrinkage, […]
Surface Depot is now offering universal magnetic plates for the grinding industry. Designed to fit most concrete grinders, the magnetic plates feature an interchangeable design and allow for easier and faster changing of diamond tooling. They allow contractors to use the same plate for both metal and resin diamonds, and […]
Walttools’ new Tru-Block sealer utilizes water-based silicone technology that provides long-term environmental protection without being noticeable to the eye. This is ideal for the vertical concrete contractor when it is imperative that rock and stonescapes appear completely natural and free of any shine, yet the work must be preserved and […]
The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Mo., has announced the winners of its fifth annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. The winners were recognized at a ceremony at the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.
The notion that decorative concrete can change lives might seem like a bold idea, but it has never been so apparent than at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, the recipient of this year’s community makeover courtesy of the Concrete Decor Show.
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is targeting the decorative concrete industry with the DC line of tape products, specifically designed to meet the needs of contractors, installers and DIYers. Whether you’re working with stains and dyes, microtoppings and overlayments, or exterior stucco and plaster, IPG has developed a solution for that […]
Nufinish Corp. has released a new line of metal tools designed to remove adhesives. Available in 20 grit and 35 grit, they are capable of removing substantially thicker and more difficult VCT and carpet adhesives than standard tools of comparable grit size. They are also effective for all surface prep […]
The HTC Greyline Pre-separator connects to any dust extractor to add an additional stage of filtration. Its bypass valve enables any dust extractor to continuously operate with limited downtime. With the use of the bypass valve you can achieve up to nine bags of dust on the Greyline Pre-separator for […]
Most people will tell you choosing the gloss level of a sealer mostly comes down to preference and personal taste. But besides aesthetics, what are some factors to consider when choosing one finish over another?
