Hycrete is an admixture formulated for any concrete that is susceptible to moisture penetration. Available from Broadview Technologies, Hycrete blocks penetration of water by forming a waxy residue that fills concrete pores. Hycrete also has a long hydrocarbon chain that repels water and makes the concrete less moisture permeable. When […]
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Urethane patch kit ideal for concrete
Sherwin-Williams Armorseal ExpressPatch Fast Dry Urethane Patch Kit is a low-odor, waterbased patching material that makes quick work of concrete repair with one-coat application. Ideal for patching concrete, epoxy mortar systems and urethane cement flooring systems, Armorseal ExpressPatch may also be applied over brick. The product is designed to protect […]
Grinder polishes, removes dirt,adhesives and more
General Equipment has introduced a new single-head surface grinder. Designed for smaller-scale surface preparation projects, the SG12/E offers high performance, durability and ease-of-use. Powered by a totally enclosed, fan-cooled 1.5-horsepower electric motor, the SG12 features a single rotating disc with a 12-inch-wide working width. Offering a top disc rotation speed […]
The Beauty of Troweled Overlays
Like an artist’s paintbrush on canvas, the trowel can create a wide variety of effects on overlays.
Sometimes there’s no better way to finish a cementitious topping than to get down on your hands and kneeboards and go to town with a trowel.
Site offers deals on decorative concrete supplies
Silver Paw Inc. has developed a Web site designed for the decorative concrete industry. The premise behind the site was to create a place for individuals to buy and sell their decorative concrete equipment. It has since blossomed into a market place for distributors and manufacturers to sell demo equipment, […]
Converter box ensures consistent vibration
Expanding its High Cycle concrete vibrator product line, Wyco Tool Company introduces the Select-Cycle Converter Box, which consistently delivers the selected vibration speed. Wyco’s High Cycle products properly consolidate difficult performance-based concrete mix designs, producing dependable, uniform results. The new Select-Cycle Converter Box ensures consistent vibration, even while under load. […]
Protective coating keeps stains out
Liquitite SF, from Liquiguard Technologies, is a clear, non-flammable, water-based protective coating that will protect concrete pavers, bricks, stone, marble, metal, wood and similar everyday surfaces from staining caused by spills of all non-corrosive household liquids and other harsh materials such as automotive fluids, oils and greases. Liquitite SF is […]
ASCE Concrete Canoe Race
Twenty-two student teams from colleges and universities across North America recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the 17th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition, organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers and largely sponsored by Degussa Admixtures Inc./Master Builders.
Estimating software integrates with accounting programs
Quest Solutions has released Quest Estimator 6.5.5, the latest version of the company’s digitized takeoff and estimating software. The update is designed to enhance the existing integration between Estimator and Intuit’s line of accounting software. After building an estimate in Estimator, users can export data directly to an Intuit accounting […]
Advanced Countertop Design Training Offered by Fu-Tung Cheng
Fu-Tung Cheng, award-winning designer and author of Concrete Countertops, is now offering five-day Advanced Countertop Design Trainings. Held in Berkeley, Calif., the trainings are limited to 12 participants and include hours of direct instruction by Cheng.
