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Gore Design Co. has released its new line of Sink Moulds, which help concrete artisans create award-caliber designs in only a fraction of the cost and time needed to build sink molds from scratch. The sleek, affordable molds are composed of a high-strength impactresistant plastic that reportedly outperforms rubber and […]
The Rapid RH sensor tool offers a fast, accurate moisture test for concrete slabs. It makes relative humidity testing for concrete slabs faster, simpler and more precise. The Rapid RH is 10 times faster than traditional testers, providing rapid initial readings with instantaneous additional readings, and is easy to install […]
The Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Moisture Vapor Test Kit from Vaprecision Inc. determines the volume of water vapor radiating from a concrete slab surface over time. The kit indicates the amount of moisture emitted from 1,000 square feet of slab in a 24- hour time period. Contractors can compare results to […]
The new, versatile Leica Roteo 35 rotating laser instrument from Leica Geosystems offers simple-to-operate and lightweight automated self-leveling functionality for a wide range of interior leveling or alignment jobs. The instrument includes an integrated motorized mount with intuitive remote operation capabilities that quickly adjusts the laser height to millimeter accuracy. […]
The Pocket Moisture Meter from Extech Instruments Corp. measures moisture in a variety of building materials, including concrete, mortar and sheetrock. It features a two-in-one digital LCD readout and analog bar graph, replaceable threaded measurement electrode pins, and a built-in battery check and measurement verification test. Weighing just 3.5 ounces […]
Countertop concrete is not your grandfather’s concrete. It requires new approaches to the basic elements of mix design and reinforcement. This in-depth look takes you inside the bag.
When the Cincinnati Reds had to redo two cracked and peeling dugout roofs, they needed a decorative concrete contractor who could not only repair the cracked slabs, but get that Reds red right.
Imagine an overlay product that contains beautiful flecks of marble and at the same time can be easily matched to any color and is low-maintenance. That’s exactly what the folks at MarbleCrete Mix Inc. had in mind when they produced their signature product nearly two years ago.
It has been said that mistakes in life are what build character, and the same can be said about finishing concrete. Your finishing technique can make the difference between an almost perfect finish with clearly visible blemishes and an artistically rendered hand-troweled surface filled with character.
Some say avoid this combination altogether. But others say it can be done well — as long as contractors are aware of potential pitfalls.
