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Chapin’s Xtreme Industrial Concrete Sprayer is resistant to the most extreme chemicals, including high concentrations of acetone, toluene and xylene. Chapin made the Xtreme Industrial Concrete Sprayer from Tri-Poxy lined steel that protects against corrosion, rust and denting. Its wide mouth aids both filling and cleaning. Additionally, its holster secures […]
The DW5GA and DW5GA-ACID cordless sprayers, both new from SMK Industries Inc., offer a fresh way to spray concrete sealers, stains, curing compounds, acids and hardeners. Powered by cordless tool batteries, they are designed to fit on top of the 5-gallon buckets that concrete-related liquid materials often come in. Each […]
Faux Effects International Inc. has introduced RsCrete, a durable decorative finish that’s made for both interior and exterior decorative concrete applications. RsCrete incorporates advanced polymer technology formulated to work in a variety of environments that require a highly durable finish. It is translucent, tintable, and forms a beautiful, durable veneer […]
Proline Decorative Concrete Products has added several new decorative concrete tools to its catalog. First, Proline has taken the compass design to a new dimension with its new 4-foot-wide compass stamp. Unlike one-dimensional designs made with stencils or smooth texture mats, Proline’s compass incorporates various types of texture in each […]
Architectural Enhancements Inc. has added several new products to its line of vertical and horizontal overlayment materials. Tru Finish is a versatile overlayment product that can be applied on vertical or horizontal surfaces. The stampable, carvable overlay allows workers to stamp early yet holds moisture content for longer workability. Its […]
Several sprayers can handle acid stain, but none promote that fact like the Industrial Acid Staining Sprayer from Chapin International Inc. The company even printed the words in big bold block letters on the side of both the 1-gallon and 2-gallon versions. Both Industrial Acid Staining Sprayers come with industrial-grade […]
The American Concrete Institute has released five new publications: 224.1R-07: Causes, Evaluation, and Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures — This publication summarizes the causes of cracks in concrete structures, presents procedures used to evaluate cracking, and describes techniques for crack repair. 332.1R-06: Guide to Residential Concrete Construction — This […]
“The Art of Decorative Concrete,” the latest Portland Cement Association DVD, explores the processes and materials used to generate beautiful textured concrete driveways, patios, walkways, and interior floors. Hosted by Bob Harris, concrete artisan and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, Ga., the video shows the variety of […]
The Spurlock Museum at the University of Illinois, which opened its doors in 2002, was home to an unsightly collection of cracks in its concrete floor. The popping that accompanied the cracks was loud enough to set off alarms. Just as important as eliminating the pops and cracks in the […]
As the industry’s first vacuum to use plastic poly filter bags, the CS 1500 wet/dry vacuum from CS Unitec Inc. is ideal for concrete and masonry dust and debris cleanup. The heavy-duty plastic poly filter bag holds up to 10 gallons, more than 20 times the amount of concrete dust […]
