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HoverTrowel Inc. has introduced a new 4-cycle power trowel for finishing polymer flooring overlays in non-sensitive indoor and outdoor areas. The 45-lb trowel is powered by a quiet, low-emissions 31cc Honda engine with enough torque to finish the most difficult systems on the market today. As the demand for these […]
DeWalt’s new DC500 is the first cordless/corded portable two-gallon wet-dry vacuum designed specifically for contractors. For versatility, the DC500 runs off either a battery pack or a 120-volt AC electrical outlet. A Gore wet/dry filter from the makers of Gore-Tex products provides effective dust collection, trapping 99.7 percent of dust […]
Bull Dog Power Products’ new Silver Series includes quartz halogen floodlights that light up work sites from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet. These portable, weatherproof lights feature 500-watt high-intensity halogen bulbs and pebblefinished reflectors to diffuse light for broad coverage. Tubular steel tri-pods are heavy-duty with telescoping masts. All lamps […]
The Sawtec Crac-Vac cuts to a depth of 11⁄8 inch and is ideal for cleanout of random cracks and joints in concrete. It controls dust generated during routing out of cracks and joints in preparation for the application of repair compounds. The Crac-Vac has a patented vacuum housing with internal […]
The Blastrac 1-5HH hand-held shot blaster can be used for decorative concrete applications such as stenciling — and much more. The 1-5HH cleans and prepares small floor and wall surfaces, balconies and stairways, and small metal surfaces (such as weld seams). Applications of this 110V unit include cleaning and contouring, […]
Schmidt abrasive airblasting systems are designed to handle contractor needs for maintenance blast and paint operations as well as for the popular decorative sandblasted look or stenciled patterns in decorative concrete applications. Blasting systems feature pneumatic or electric deadman controls, optional remote abrasive cutoff for cleaning the area of abrasive, […]
Cleaning and Resealing Exposed Aggregate around many backyard swimming pools Exposed aggregate, common around many backyard swimming pools, is often a gorgeous accent that adds to poolside appeal. But when these surfaces are heavily used, they begin to lose their luster. We here at Concrete Decor have found a couple […]
New Sawtec scarifiers featuring heavier frames and drums are ideal for repairing common slab problems: curled joints, high spots, uneven slabs, burned slabs due to overtroweling, trowel marks and damage due to weather. A variety of cutter teeth and quickchanging drums allow for easy reconfiguration to meet a range of […]
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