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Quikrete has added concrete coatings to its line of concrete products. Quikrete Epoxy Garage Floor Coating is a two-part advanced formula, water-based epoxy kit that delivers a high-gloss showroom finish with exceptional durability and resistance to chemical and hot tire pickup. Unlike traditional epoxy kits that require a waiting period […]
Mapei has added four new densifiers to its line of products. Mapecrete Hard FS is a water-based magnesium fluorosilicate solution for horizontal interior concrete surfaces that chemically bonds with free lime in the concrete. This product works well on floors that are porous, readily absorptive and only moderately hard. Mapecrete […]
Recently released in the United States, SprayStone is a sprayable coating with the texture of real granite, letting you add the look and feel of granite to any horizontal or vertical surface. For 15 years, chemists at SprayStone have been developing a synthetic granite finish that would yield years of […]
The sixth annual Decorative Concrete Awards were announced recently by sponsor L. M. Scofield Co. The contest honors contractors and designers who use Scofield decorative concrete materials.
This year, for the first time, the contest was divided into six categories.
Following the successful release of its 2-Disc Wedge-Less Grinder, EDCO has created the Single-Disc Wedge-Less Grinder. All Wedge-Less Grinders have EDCO’s exclusive Leveling System that adjusts the machine’s height, allowing operators to quickly attach many accessories of different sizes and purposes. Wedge-Less Grinders allow these accessories to make level contact […]
The new Epoxy-Shell WB250 from Seal-Krete is a two-part, premium water-based epoxy coating with solvent-based characteristics. The coating is recommended for vertical and horizontal applications in refineries, clean rooms, chemical processing facilities, as well as other areas. Surface-Shell HP is a three-component, polyurethane-modified concrete overlay that can be applied to […]
Jon-Don has expanded the concrete flooring product lines it carries in its equipment and supply stores. Jon-Don now gives concrete flooring professionals a wide range of choice in chemicals, equipment, and accessories from well-known brands, such as Scanmaskin, Lavina, Husqvarna, Prosoco, Metabo and more. With the exception of a small […]
The American Concrete Institute has announced the formation of Subcommittee 310-0J, Polished Finishes, which has as its first goal to write a specification for polished concrete flatwork. The missions and goals of the Polished Finishes Subcommittee are as follows: Mission statement: Develop a specification for polished concrete flatwork. Outline/Goals: Publish […]
Upgrades to MaxiVac dust collectors include powerful industrial- use-rated 5-horsepower electric motors, plus added “gensets” for use outside or on the road. The upgraded line includes the MV6000 with a low profile for hand-helds and walk-behinds, the MV1000 with a separator for continuous dust removal, and advanced autocleaning long-life HEPA […]
The Concria sleeking system has recently been released in the United States. It allows you to polish a new or existing surfaces without the use of heavy grinding machines. Using a six-step process, Concria discs are strong enough to expose “salt and pepper” and polish up to the equivalent of […]
