The Chomisteks call this piece the “Harmony Table.” The concrete table depicts harmony between earth, fire and water. At the same time, it maintains the harmony within their clients’ household.
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Dec-o-Vent from PolySteel Alternative Building Systems Inc.
It’s a classic dilemma. The more beautiful the outdoor decorative concrete, the more those ugly drain and vent holes stand out. A half-circle of corrugated pipe poking into a carefully crafted design can thwart the best artistic intentions
Growing Your Decorative Concrete Business by Offering Less
Decorative concrete has become the fastest growing segment of the concrete industry. But in part because of this, the decorative market rarely allows individual contractors to effectively master and install each type of decorative concrete.
SMK DW5GA and DW5GA-ACID cordless sprayers
The DW5GA and DW5GA-ACID cordless sprayers, both new from SMK Industries Inc., offer a fresh way to spray concrete sealers, stains, curing compounds, acids and hardeners. Powered by cordless tool batteries, they are designed to fit on top of the 5-gallon buckets that concrete-related liquid materials often come in. Each […]
Patriot Spraysafe System
Initially developed to spray acid stain, the Patriot Spraysafe System from Patriot Sprayer Systems Inc. also allows the user to apply acetone dyes, cure-and-seal compounds, and other topical treatments and coatings with consistency and safety. The low-pressure sprayer uses carbon dioxide cartridges to propel liquid through its nozzle, and the […]
Graco Xtreme NXT airless sprayer
The Xtreme NXT airless sprayer from Graco is built to handle the toughest protective coatings and corrosion control applications. The sprayer features the Graco NXT air motor and an array of new technologies and options. Offering more capabilities and user control than ever before, the motor is available with DataTrak, […]
Floric Polytech Solvenator
The Solvenator Premier Concrete Sprayer from Floric Polytech Inc. is a standard hand-pump model retooled with fixtures and seals that stand up to solvents. This sprayer applies solvent-based materials and can be cleaned with solvents, too. The basic steel sprayers are manufactured by Chapin Manufacturing Inc. with Floric Polytech’s name […]
Concrete Countertop Polishing Tips and Tricks
Concrete countertops are a very hot item these days, and fabricating them can be much easier than you think — when you use the right tools and technique. This is the key to eliminating frustration and ultimately producing a quality product.
Xtreme Industrial Concrete Sprayer by Chapin
Chapin’s Xtreme Industrial Concrete Sprayer is resistant to the most extreme chemicals, including high concentrations of acetone, toluene and xylene. Chapin made the Xtreme Industrial Concrete Sprayer from Tri-Poxy lined steel that protects against corrosion, rust and denting. Its wide mouth aids both filling and cleaning. Additionally, its holster secures […]
Industrial Acid Staining Sprayer by Chapin
Several sprayers can handle acid stain, but none promote that fact like the Industrial Acid Staining Sprayer from Chapin International Inc. The company even printed the words in big bold block letters on the side of both the 1-gallon and 2-gallon versions. Both Industrial Acid Staining Sprayers come with industrial-grade […]
