Sakrete has introduced Concrete Dissolver, an environmentally friendly concrete dissolver that removes dried concrete, mortar or stucco from most surfaces, without using harsh chemicals. Concrete Dissolver is a safe and effective way to remove concrete from almost any type of surface, including tools, equipment, patios, pavers, siding, glass and even […]
Author: Concrete Decor Staff
Color-Helper device aids color matching
The Color-Helper is designed to aid in the color selection process for integral coloring or color staining. Now being marketed to the decorative concrete industry, the easy-to-use tool’s primary function is its ability to read a surface and identify colors that are a close match. When looking to find a […]
New finishing method from Lythic
Lythic Solutions Inc. has developed a new method of finishing exposed concrete floors that rivals the look of polished concrete at a significantly lower cost. The Lythic HardWear floor leverages the density added to the surface with use of Lythic Densifier and Lythic Protector to produce a medium-gloss look without […]
Line of hybrid flooring systems from Dur-A-Flex
Hybri-Flex Series M floor systems is Dur-A-Flex’s custom line of hybrid flooring systems that enable users to specify a resinous flooring system designed for their needs. These systems are a combination of a unique urethane base coat combined with topcoats of epoxy, MMA or polyaspartic resins, offering a combination of […]
Rapid Set launches Skim Coat
Rapid Set has released Skim Coat, a high-bond-strength, fast-curing, smooth hydraulic cement-based material for floor underlayments, concrete repairs, patching and skim-coating on interior and exterior projects. Used to repair, level and smooth concrete substrates prior to the installation of floor coverings such as carpet, tile, pavers, and epoxy toppings and […]
Self-leveling cement from CTS
CTS Cement has developed Rapid Set TRU Self-Leveling, a rapid-setting hydraulic cement-based self-leveling topping, resurfacer and underlayment that can be used both indoors and out. TRU Self-Leveling is used for high-performance floor topping, underlayment and resurfacing projects that require high early strength. It cures to a light off-white color and […]
Flexible and Breathable Treads Take Safety To the Next Level
Seven years ago, Mike Menendez, a veteran in the decorative concrete overlay business, was presented with a franchise opportunity for detectible warning systems, which signal terrain transitions to pedestrians. After evaluating the products, he felt that he could create a better one. The end result was SafetyStepTD.
Polishing Up On Polishing Equipment
Our editors compiled a list of some of the newest polishers on the market. This article goes in depth on each of them.
A New Tool To Make Spraying Stucco Easier Than Ever
Before the hand-held Stucco Sprayer, concrete contractors who wanted to work vertically had to settle for one of two extremes – a large, costly pump, requiring a crew of four to six, or hand-stacking. The new sprayer fills a niche between the two.
2010 Concrete Restoration Contest Award Winners
A closer look at the interior and exterior first place winners of the 2010 Concrete Restoration Contest.