The new Blastrac 1-9DEZ is a highly portable, lightweight shot-blasting system used to prepare concrete surfaces prior to the application of paint or coatings. Ideal for smaller jobs or tight areas, the 1-9DEZ uses 120-volt power to strip, clean and profile in one step. There is no rinsing or drying […]

Coming to Perles USA’s concrete products line in fall 2007 and spring 2008: flexible-shaft vibration pokers, high-frequency pokers and a power screed. Each flexible-shaft vibration poker will be powered by a 2,000-watt motor. Poker heads will be 28 millimeters, 35 millimeters and 42 millimeters in diameter, with shaft lengths of […]

Crown Polymers has added CrownHybrid to its extensive line of advanced floor coatings. Thanks to excellent concrete hiding properties, CrownHybrid will produce a superior result with only one broadcast and a single topcoat application. Furthermore, it offers an array of color and design options. CrownHybrid with Crown Topcoat is OSHA- […]

Sika Corp. has introduced SikaFix HH LV, a polyurethane chemical grout, and SikaMix PV-100, a liquid admixture for pervious concrete. SikaFix HH LV is a low-viscosity hydrophobic grout that is expected to replace SikaFix HH. Designed for sealing leaks through concrete cracks and joints, Sikafix HH LV is UL listed […]

L&M Construction Chemicals Inc. of Omaha has introduced Vivid Dye Concrete Coloring System, a fast-drying, easy-to-apply system that compliments its FGS/ PermaShine Polished Concrete Floor System. The water-based, post-hardening Vivid Dye formula can be applied in areas with minimum ventilation, around potential spark or flame-producing environments, and within close proximity […]

“Failed Stone: Problems and Solutions With Concrete and Masonry,” written by Patrick Loughran, is aimed principally at architects and engineers and their clients. However, it may intrigue concrete contractors and artisans as well. Published by Birkhauser and distributed in the United States by Springer, it’s packed with illustrations and information […]

Sto Corp. has officially partnered with EarthCraft House, a leading green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes. Because EarthCraft House is charged with building better homes, Sto Corp. saw a fit with StoGuard, the spray-on house wrap for waterproofing exterior wall protection. Sto recently introduced […]

Sakrete has developed a Non-Shrink Construction Grout to add to their list of “just-add-water” products. The grout is non-metallic structural hydraulic cement, specially formulated for highstrength grouting. Non-Shrink Construction Grout is used for grouting concrete that has been poured, precast, tilted-up and prestressed, among other things. The grout has three […]

The Web site of the American Concrete Institute now offers the Concrete Knowledge Center, a resource for users to quickly find practice-oriented information useful in the design, construction, and repair of concrete and concrete structures. Troubleshooting topics are presented in a question-and-answer format with an instantly accessible bibliography. ACI members […]

Diamond Products’ fast-growing line of concrete polishing equipment and tools has been expanded to include a more powerful version of the DS301 hand-held polisher units, the DS301HD, and the Edge Pro Counter Top Edging Machine. Other new product items include an expanded selection of wet grinding discs as well as […]