Crossfield Products Corp. has developed Miracote MicroTop DP, a microtopping that is “greener” than a conventional topping. Rather than using a conventional liquid polymer, MicroTop DP is based on a unique terpolymer (three separate monomers that are polymerized and reacted together). MicroTop DP is available in two aggregate blends — […]

Kut-Rite Mfg. has developed grinder and polisher kits, an easy way for newer contractors to purchase surface preparation tools. Grinder and polisher kits include every model of grinder and polisher offered by Kut-Rite. Currently the four kit levels are: Prep Economy, Prep Premium, Polish Economy and Polish Premium. Kut-Rite grinder […]

ProSpec, Bonsal American’s brand of professionally specified construction products, has introduced Flex-Guard and Speed-Flex, environmentally friendly crack isolation systems designed to isolate horizontal substrate movement. T hese low-profile systems install quickly and easily with no priming required. To install, remove the paper backing and let the system adhere to concrete, […]

Anvil Paints & Coatings has introduced Anvil 1750 High Performance Water Borne Grip-Tite Bonding Primer, a specially formulated bonding primer that penetrates into concrete and forms a surface that improves the adhesion, workability and durability of the topcoat. The primer can be used on interior and exterior surfaces, painted and […]

Gore Design Co. has released its new line of Sink Moulds, which help concrete artisans create award-caliber designs in only a fraction of the cost and time needed to build sink molds from scratch. The sleek, affordable molds are composed of a high-strength impactresistant plastic that reportedly outperforms rubber and […]

The Rapid RH sensor tool offers a fast, accurate moisture test for concrete slabs. It makes relative humidity testing for concrete slabs faster, simpler and more precise. The Rapid RH is 10 times faster than traditional testers, providing rapid initial readings with instantaneous additional readings, and is easy to install […]

The Anhydrous Calcium Chloride Moisture Vapor Test Kit from Vaprecision Inc. determines the volume of water vapor radiating from a concrete slab surface over time. The kit indicates the amount of moisture emitted from 1,000 square feet of slab in a 24- hour time period. Contractors can compare results to […]

The new, versatile Leica Roteo 35 rotating laser instrument from Leica Geosystems offers simple-to-operate and lightweight automated self-leveling functionality for a wide range of interior leveling or alignment jobs. The instrument includes an integrated motorized mount with intuitive remote operation capabilities that quickly adjusts the laser height to millimeter accuracy. […]

The Pocket Moisture Meter from Extech Instruments Corp. measures moisture in a variety of building materials, including concrete, mortar and sheetrock. It features a two-in-one digital LCD readout and analog bar graph, replaceable threaded measurement electrode pins, and a built-in battery check and measurement verification test. Weighing just 3.5 ounces […]