Adaptive Concrete Innovations has announced the industry’s first measurement device for reading concrete surface texture. The T Meter is capable of reading concrete texture in three parameters: STG (surface texture grade) as described in CSDA Standard ST115, RA (roughness average), and CSP 1-6 as ICRI-defined parameters of concrete surface profiles. […]

Crete-Lease 880-VOC-Xtra release agent is an ecofriendly formulation that maximizes visual impact, mimics from surfaces and exceeds VOC regulations. Crete-Lease 880-VOC-Xtra provides easy and stain-free clean stripping of forms and form liners from concrete. The result mimics the surface of molds and site amenities for a superior finish without bug-holes. […]

NewLook International Inc. has unveiled EffLock, a unique admixture for concrete and masonry that permanently stops efflorescence. EffLock reacts when hydrogen is present and stops reacting with the concrete mixture dries out. NewLook claims that EffLock will react each time the concrete gets wet, preventing the formation of efflorescence for […]

Ermator has introduced the T8600, a new propane vacuum. The T8600 Propane has an 18-horsepower Kawasaki motor made by American Onyx, with a direct-driven turbine. It achieves 410 cubic feet of air per minute and 115 inches of water lift. All Ermator dust extractors include standard features that protect workers […]

With the nation’s growing interest in home design projects, The Quikrete Companies has introduced a new comprehensive suite of advanced formula concrete décor products including stains, sealers, coatings and cleaners. These products are designed to help homeowners easily transform garage floors, foyers, laundry rooms, patios, sidewalks, pool decks and other […]

Walttools has just released a BC line of custom concrete stamps that are fully compatible with Brickform’s Ashlar Cut Slate, Random Stone and London Cobble patterns. The BC stamps feature textures and stones that are designed to compliment and improve the look of the Brickform stamps by mixing up the […]

The WerkMaster Titan XT is an aggressive surface prep machine designed to exceed the needs of the professional contractor. The Titan XT is used for commercial, residential, and maintenance projects and is available in 230-volt or 460-volt models. It acts as a grinder, stripper, sander, buffer, burnisher, polisher and edger. […]

The HTC GL Superprep series contains a mix of crushed polycrystalline diamonds (PCD) and diamonds to give a high cut rate. This series is perfect for applications such as floor preparation and the removal of coatings, glue, or any other floor topping. The series consists of four tools: The EZ […]

A self-propelled model in the FS3 Series built by Smith Manufacturing, the Smith FS350 Concrete Shaver features a 15-inch wide stacked diamond-impregnated shaving drum. A diamond shaver works at high rpm than a scarifier. The shaver is powered by an electric motor with a vacuum port for dust extraction. It […]

Mako Enterprises is offering a new innovation in screed support systems. Mako Screed Support Systems maintain the finished elevation of concrete while increasing levelness and flatness and reducing production time. Voted a 2013 Most Innovative Product by industry professionals at the World of Concrete, Mako Screed Support Systems are perfect […]