Tygar Manufacturing LLC is taking its best-selling curbing machine to new heights by introducing the nextgeneration Bengal curb machine, the TG1000 XL. The Bengal has been significantly enhanced to provide more strength and longevity, as well as new choices in curb shapes. Improvements include an integrated cabling system, a new […]
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Recipe: Adventures in Aggregate and Polished Concrete
Mild-mannered, terrazzoesque floor by day, photoluminescent phenomenon by night. This glow-in-the-dark effect can brighten up any surface.
Recipe: Easy Antiquing on Polished Floors
Ideal for distressed floors with lots of cracks, pits, chips or gouges, this versatile technique can be used to turn a fixer-upper into a masterpiece.
Polishing system from NewLook
NewLook International Inc. has unveiled its new NanoSet Polishing System. The comprehensive system includes NanoSet Densifier, NanoSet Protector and NanoSet Cleaner. The NanoSet Densifier is a sustainable blend of inorganic polymers that densify and strengthen the structural integrity of concrete up to 1/4 inch. Its technologically advanced, water-based formula with […]
Proline now offers form liners
Proline Concrete Tools has added form liners to its selection of decorative concrete products. Proline currently offers three types of form liners: step liners, edge liners and form skins. The form liners are flexible, reusable liners that transfer a texture to edges, corners and risers of cast-inplace steps, countertops, pool […]
New Lythic SPD Protector raises the bar for stain protection
Lythic Solutions has announced new Lythic SPD Protector, which it calls a major advance in stain protection for exposed concrete floors. Lythic SPD uses a different type of chemistry from other stain protector products: a twopart polymer combined with nano-sized colloidal silica that bonds better and shields the concrete more […]
New wastewater recycling system for countertop shops
The Concrete Countertop Institute has developed a new solution for handling and recycling wastewater in concrete countertop shops. The Sludge Buster provides a simple, inexpensive and compact way to collect, treat and recycle wastewater produced when wet grinding or when cleaning tools and equipment. The Sludge Buster consists of a […]
Concrete Professionals Gather to Discuss Decorative Concrete Makeover
Concrete professionals, including architects, interior designers, landscape architects, artisans and students from the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program came to a day-long session where they envisioned and designed decorative concrete walls, floors, seating, counters and more for the 33,000-square-foot facility, which occupies a former industrial building.
GG releases sealer
GG Innovative Products has created Endurable Sealer, a new waterbased sealer that comes with a 10-year warranty. Endurable Sealer is 100-percent UV stable, can accept forklift traffic in as little as 24 hours, is countertop safe, and is resistant to oils, brake fluid, and Skydrol. In addition, the sealer contains […]
New HEPA Certification and Hazardous Dust Regulations
Several pages into the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, there is a statement pertaining to the use of HEPA certified vacuums: