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With its new Powerwall finish, Sto Corp. has released an economical option to elastomeric finishes. Powerwall is a ready mixed, flexible-textured wall coating used as a decorative and protective wall finish over prepared concrete, masonry and plaster/stucco substrates. It is available in Fine, Medium, and Swirl textures. The acrylic-based finish […]
Here’s a novel, fast and inexpensive way of saw-cutting curves on concrete overlays or toppings, using a 1⁄4" diameter PVC pipe, 4" grinder and shop-vac.
Sherwin-Williams new UltraCrete Solvent Borne Texture coating is formulated to overcome project delays that can often be caused by poor weather or by poor surface conditions on new concrete construction. Formulated for spray application on tilt-up, pre-cast and poured-in-place concrete, the coating improves the appearance of large commercial buildings without […]
Originally developed for finishing drywall, this magical tool smooths concrete surfaces without leaving any trowel lines. “We’re getting so many calls from concrete people,” says Joe Torres, president of TexMaster Tools, which makes the Magic Trowel. “The guys in this industry are going crazy!”
Scofield has added new colors to its premier line of Chromix Admixtures for Color-Conditioned Concrete. The “modern” palette offers expanded choices for integrally coloring concrete. More than 400 custom colors also are available by special order. For a copy of Color Chart A- 312.11 for CHROMIX Admixtures for Color-Conditioned Concrete, […]
Also new from Bon Tool is the Contoured Kneeler Board, which provides comfortable, soft support for concrete finishing. The foam polyurethane is molded to fit the shape of the knees in the kneeling position. The cushion is anatomically formed to provide even weight distribution and consequently greater relief for knees […]
Bon Tool Co.’s new Rock N’ Roll Bracket for bull floats and fresnos provides full-up and full-down pitch with just half a turn on the handle. This eliminates side-to-side movement on the bull float. The Rock N’ Roll Bracket is made of high-strength aluminum casting with a heavy-duty turning mechanism […]
Top Cast is a water-based, film-forming surface retarder that saves time by eliminating the need for covering the surface even when it rains. The product, available in thirteen depths of etch, is designed for poured-in-place flatwork and the top surface of precast panels.
Sherwin-Williams Vertical Concrete Stain is an ideal, cost-effective way to add distinctive color and improved appearance to large concrete structures such as parking garages, stadium supports and tilt-up, block and stucco walls. The penetrating coating adds extra protection from water and weather damage. Vertical Concrete Stain can be applied to […]
Wyco Tool Company has introduced a new portable, self-contained backpack vibrator: the gas-powered Model 402. Because no electrical cords or pneumatic hoses are required, it is the best choice for remote and hard-toreach jobs. It is also ideal for use as an emergency or backup vibrator in case of power failure […]
