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Marshalltown has made a proven line of tools even better by adding the patented Durasoft handle to all of its corner trowels and edgers marketed under the Marshalltown brand. The handle permits an ergonomically friendly soft grip while offering excellent control of the tool. For more information, visit www.marshalltown.com.
Sika Corp. has launched a new line of high-performance silicone sealants to complement its existing line of polyurethane construction sealants. SikaSil-C 995 is a one-component silicone sealant with movement capability of +50 percent/-50 percent. The key target applications for this product are glazing, perimeter seals, glass-glass and glass-metal joints in […]
Sto Full-Depth Repair Mortar with integral corrosion inhibitor is a singlecomponent cement-based mortar for structurally repairing or overlaying deteriorated concrete. It can be used on horizontal surfaces for repairs from 4 to 12 inches (12 to 102 mm) or be extended with aggregate for deeper applications. Its benefits include low […]
A step by step process of an overlay concrete floor with an acid etch stain process.
There is no question that applicators can achieve a wider and brighter range of colors with acrylic stains than can be achieved with chemical stains.
For the decorative concrete contractor — or any contractor — the estimating stage of any project is critical. Here at the Renew-Crete Systems training seminars, I stress the importance of a complete and thorough estimate.
An imprint pattern can be created with a simple rope.
Kwik-Top, from Versatile Building Products, is a polymer-modified cement specially formulated to renew concrete. It can be used to apply broom, troweled, knockdown or orange peel finishes over driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, patios or any other floor surface.
Stamping mats from Concrete Artwork won’t give you the look of brick, tile or slate. Instead, they’ll allow you to offer your customers eye-catching art stamped into their patio, driveway, vertical wall or walkway.
When California contractor Julio A. Hallack agreed to renovate the floors in Modesto’s State Theater — once a prime example of art deco architecture — he knew he had a big job ahead of him. Half the lobby consisted of terrazzo installed in 1934 and the other half was covered by filthy carpet that reeked from years of spilled beer and wine.
