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Hitachi Power Tools has expanded its line of diamond-grit drill bits with four new sizes: 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4- inch and 1-inch. They are designed to power through class 5 tile, marble, porcelain, granite, slate and glass quickly, outperforming standard carbide glass and tile bits in speed and volume. Hitachi diamond-grit […]
Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Corp., is helping facilities and contractors achieve smooth, seamless environments with its new Descoglas RF reinforced wall and ceiling coating system. Field-proven for connecting dissimilar substrates without the use of joints or sealants, this high-build surfacing system wraps walls and ceilings into the floor, […]
Gerald Parker says he became more creative with concrete. Using a sand mold, concrete could be formed into any shape. With his Fine Arts degree and background with work as a mason, he decided to make pottery.
Sika Corp. has introduced a new polyurethane chemical grout, SikaFix HH Hydrophilic. Hydrophilic urethane grouts are designed for applications to seal cracks in continually moist or wet concrete. SikaFix HH Hydrophilic is UL listed for drinking water system components and offers the performance of a typical Sika product. www.sikacorp.com
CDCLarue’s new Hum-B profilers are ergonomically designed surface scarfiers that cover more square feet in less time with less effort, maximizing comfort and increasing productivity. The Hum-B is ideal for preparing concrete, terrazzo, stone and masonry, and great for removing paint, adhesives, and epoxy floor coatings. It’s available in 6-inch, […]
Mapei has released new products for patching, grouting and leveling jobs. Tri-Patch is a versatile concrete patching compound that allows users to patch, skim-coat, level, ramp and color embossed surfaces by simply varying the water-to-powder ratio. The material can be used for filling holes and cracks up to 1 inch […]
QC Concrete Dye is a translucent, micronized, chemically inert and nonreactive pigment. When applied to overlays, profiled or polished concrete. It will provide intense coloring effects without creating a film or coating that can be worn away. Uses and Benefits QC Concrete Dye is for use in interior applications only. […]
The new Blastrac 1-8DPS30 is a selfpropelled 8-inch shot-blasting system used to prepare concrete surfaces prior to the application of paint, coating or overlays. The 1-8DPS30 is designed for small or medium-sized jobs up to 8,000 square feet. The shot-blaster works well around immobile equipment and obstructions on industrial floors, […]
Anvil Paints and Coatings recently launched several new materials for coating concrete. Anvil 1750 High Adhesion Grip- Tite Concrete Prime can be applied directly to clean, porous concrete to overcome the problem of concrete surfaces improperly prepared for painting or staining. Grip-Tite penetrates into the concrete and improves the adhesion […]
The OPTEC line from Grace Construction Products recently introduced two new admixtures, OPTEC Paver Enhancer and OPTEC EC-875. Both offer excellent plasticity and machinability. OPTEC Paver Enhancer is formulated to reduce the cost of paver and segmental retaining walls by achieving comparable strength properties with less cement. It can enhance […]
