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Shot Blasters and Concrete Surface Preparation

Tools & Equipment Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 Surface Preparation by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

A shot blaster is the tool of choice for concrete contractors when prepping a surface. Shot blasting gives the surface a rough profile so coatings and sealers will bond snugly with a floor.

Arcon, Las Vegas, Nevada: Innovative Leader in Decorative Concrete

Featured Contractor Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 by Denise Wendt Comments are Disabled

Arcon is an innovative industry leader of new technology in cementitious, decorative, architectural flooring. Using structural concrete and overlayment, the company has provided an alternate to tile, stone, asphalt, Kool Deck, terrazzo, marble and other hard-surface flooring materials on many different projects.

Manufacturer Profile: Stegmeier Corp.

Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 Special Features by David Thompson Comments are Disabled

A disposable foam form for cast in place concrete wall caps to be, creating cantilevered edges that look great but won’t bust the budget.

Contractors in need of custom wall caps typically choose between pre-cast concrete, which is elegant but pricey, or cinder block caps, which are — and look — a lot cheaper.

Artistic Solution Prevents Skateboard Damage

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 Concrete Placing by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

After Tom Ralston Concrete recently finished a handsome concrete wall for the Pacific Gardens Chapel in Santa Cruz, Calif., local skateboarders promptly began to destroy it while practicing their “railing” and jumping techniques. Tom Ralston got to work creating a unique and attractive solution.

Alternative Finishes: Your Contractor to Contractor Training

Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 Training & Education by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Some people are good at doing, while others are better at teaching others how. When you find you have a natural talent in both directions, it generally pays to run with it.

Jeff Patterson and Muller Construction Supply Mobile Training Trailer

Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 Training & Education by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Well-stocked mobile training unit travels locally trailer educates contractors and customers

New 4-Cycle from HoverTrowel

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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 […]

Wet/dry vacuum runs cordless or corded

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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 […]

Floodlights chase away the dark

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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 […]

Crack-chasing saw makes grout lines too

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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 […]