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Prepping a concrete floor for polishing is one of the most difficult tasks we face in this industry. We cannot be aggressive like we can when prepping for a coating system, because there will be no coating to cover up the deep scratch patterns. We must take care to remove the surface materials while causing as little damage as possible to the concrete. We must be aggressive while being cautious.
Rapid Set has launched LevelFlor, an advanced hydraulic cement-based self-leveling underlayment that can be used both indoors and outdoors. LevelFlor rapidly levels, maintains workability for 30 minutes and produces a smooth, strong surface with high bond strength. It is designed for fast track application, so it can accept foot traffic […]
Ambient Glow Technology’s new Safetycoat is a high-performance, hybrid polyurea photo luminescent coating designed to provide ambient light for pathways, stairs, handrails and obstacles so that individuals can discern these elements in dark conditions. It can be easily applied to virtually any clean, non-oil based surface with a roller, brush […]
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 9 bags of dust on the Greyline Pre-separator to […]
A solid-color concrete stain might be described as a cross between a coating and a stain, with the opaque solid color reminding one of a coating and the penetrating properties being more like a stain.
Metabo Corp., has introduced a new lightweight, ergonomic angle grinder designed for applications in the field using AC/DC power sources. The W1080 RT 5-inch angle grinder, also known as the ‘Rat Tail’ because of its handle design, fits comfortably in the user’s hand and features a rubberized grip that dampens […]
MK Diamond Products’ new eCatalog, available on their website, features their full line of products and allows users to interactively flip through pages like a printed catalog and perform filtered keyword searches. It can also be easily downloaded to a computer as a PDF file or emailed or printed. The […]
The newest addition to the Wagman Revolution Rotary System includes a quick release rotary mount that allows for free spinning and “float” to keep rotaries flat on the floor. The V-Notch mount fits onto spring-loaded EDCO Style adapters, and the new pad driver rotary allows for use of floor pads […]
Intertape Polymer Group Inc., a manufacturer of industrial tapes and films, is targeting the decorative concrete industry with a new line of products specifically designed to meet the needs of contractors, installers and DIYers. “Each of our decorative concrete tapes is of the highest quality and feature strength, durability, and […]
Relative humidity (RH) testing is the most accurate option for testing moisture conditions in a concrete slab, and Wagner Meters now offers an additional level of certainty for ensuring complete industry compliance and test accuracy through its Rapid RH training and testing program. As every professional flooring installer knows, accuracy […]
