The Concrete Protector has launched new waterproofing products. Sani-Tred is a liquid rubber coating system that permanently repairs and bonds to concrete, wood, fiberglass and metal. The three products in the line are Sani-Tred PermaFlex, Sani-Tred LRB and Sani-Tred TAV. Sani-Tred PermaFlex is a single-component liquid rubber coating. After cure, […]
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StarSeal PS Ultra Stain from Vexcon
StarSeal PS Ultra Stain from Vexcon Chemicals Inc. will penetrate and color any interior or exterior new or old concrete surface prior to being ground and polished, densified or sealed. The product is ideal for environments with high UV exposure. When properly applied, the product deeply penetrates the surface, producing […]
New Quikrete acid and translucent stains
Quikrete has added new concrete stains to its line of concrete products. Quikrete Etching Stains give plain concrete a marblelike appearance with warm earth tones and unique shading. The acid-based stains react with the cement as they permanently penetrate the surface to create a unique, decorative and multitoned appearance. Available […]
Blastrac introduces floor scraping models
The new Blastrac BMS-220ADB ride-on scraper is ideally suited for medium and large-sized applications with the added benefit of being battery-operated for increased versatility. It is very maneuverable with a zero turn radius. The Blastrac BS-110 floor scraper is a powerful self-propelled machine, ideal for indoor and outdoor medium-sized renovation […]
Redesigned blast wheel from Blastrac
Blastrac has redesigned the blast wheel. The new 8 1/2-inch blast wheel is larger in diameter, has new bidirectional blades curved higher and has 20 percent more blade surface. The larger diameter propels abrasives at a higher velocity, yielding a more aggressive blast. The new control cage design creates an […]
Finishing aid wins notice from architectural magazine
Lythic Solutions’ new DAY1 Finishing Aid has won the 2013 Product Innovation Award given by Architectural Products Magazine. A double-performing product that both improves concrete finishing and boosts the long-term performance and durability of the slab, DAY1 won in the Concrete and Masonry category. DAY1 is sprayed onto fresh concrete […]
High-strength grout from ChemMasters
ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a new enhanced-strength, nonshrink, nonmetallic construction grout. Gorilla Grout is ideal for use in high-compressive strength applications without the “creep” associated with epoxy grout formulations. Plastic and flowable compressive strengths exceed 10,000 psi at 28 days (as tested with the ASTM C 109 2-inch cube test). […]
New meter measures concrete surface texture
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. […]
Industrial-strength pressure washers
Water Cannon is proud to introduce for 2014 a new line of roll-cage-protected two-, three-, and four-cylinder water-cooled Kubota pressure washers that deliver up to 7,000 psi. Including all of the important accessories — including a 50-foot hose, wand, trigger gun, and QC nozzles — this industrial-duty diesel pressure washer […]
Blastcrete releases attachment for gunite shotcreting
Blastcrete Equipment Co. has released the H-020 gunite attachment, giving shotcrete contractors a powerful rotary gunite machine that attaches easily to any skid steer, requires less compressed air, and saves space on job sites. The easy-to-operate machine delivers precise material control. The hydraulically powered H-020 is equipped with Blastcrete’s “Genuine […]







