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Arizona Polymer Flooring has developed a unique clear sealer for architectural concrete. Polyurethane 250 is a two component, solvent based aliphatic urethane. It is completely non-yellowing in exterior applications and achieves extraordinary adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including solvent sealers and polyester urethanes. Elcometer pull test readings of […]
Roadware’s 10 Minute Concrete Mender is a thin compound formulated to penetrate any moisture, frost, surface grime, or dust to establish a permanent interface with the base concrete. The patched area is ready for traffic in 10 minutes. Developed by NATO for the rapid repair of bomb-damaged runways, Concrete Mender […]
Many comments, instructions, warnings, and confused looks surround the numerous ways acid stain colors can fluctuate from one concrete slab to another. Even under the tightest quality controls, concrete reacts with chemical stains differently every time. However, the sometimes-unpredictable reactions are exactly what produce the interesting and beautiful results one can achieve from acid stains.
Blastrac’s 1-8DEC portable blast cleaning system is a versatile shot blast system designed for the entry level contractor, or for use as a complementary or edging unit for the medium to large contractor. A new caster kit makes the unit maneuverable while providing a consistent and even profile. The blast […]
Shave Away, Europe, the manufacturer of the Dust Muzzle is manufacturing and selling a new dust collector designed for circular saws, the Saw Muzzle. The Saw Muzzle is made of heavy duty, fiber filled ABS plastic and is designed to fit the Skil, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita and Bosch industrial worm […]
Did you ever have to install a pool deck with an aggressive pattern and then worry about cracking or breaking the fiberglass diving board mount because you were unable to set the mount on a smooth and level surface?
Stanley has expanded and redesigned its Goldblatt line of concrete hand tools. The company’s magnesium floats, finishing trowels, edgers, and groovers have been redesigned for improved cleanability and function. New magnesium floats include a bevel-end cast magnesium float, an extruded magnesium float, and a round-end extruded magnesium float. The new […]
The Portland Cement Association has established a new foundation to help finance education programs in nearly every facet of the cement industries, from university research fellowships to career recruitment and craft training. The foundation’s initial annual budget will be $285,000, which will be used to provide direct educational grants for […]
By now the booming market for concrete countertops is well known. Architects and designers are well versed in concretes ability to contribute to the cool, natural look that is in such demand. What is not as well known is the growing popularity of concrete furniture pieces some of North America’s most creative craftsmen are creating.
