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Versatile Building Products has developed a primer that adheres to concrete while protecting overlayments from failures caused by moisture vapor emissions. Lifetime Primer is a unique, proprietary epoxy primer formulated to wick deep into the concrete. The deep penetration creates an adhesion bond that will withstand more than 8 pounds […]
Ardex Americas formally introduced the Ardex Pandomo brand to North America at World of Concrete 2012. Pandomo is a complete system for decorative concrete floors that includes concrete toppings, sealers and maintenance products. The brand was introduced overseas by Ardex Americas’ parent, Germany-based The Ardex Group, in 2002. The Pandomo […]
Prosoco’s new Consolideck PolishGuard protects polished concrete floors from stains and etching in grocery stores and other facilities subject to spills and traffic. The water-based, VOC-compliant PolishGuard provides superior resistance to spills of acidic liquids known to damage polished concrete floors, such as vinegar, milk, fruit juices and soft drinks. […]
The new AmeriPolish OS suite of coloring and finishing products is engineered to work with fast-curing polishable overlays. Made by American Decorative Concrete Supply Co., the system meets the specific challenges of coloring and polishing self-leveling overlays, creating a true pour-and- polish solution for fast, beautiful, affordable floors. The AmeriPolish […]
Duet Colors from Lythic Solutions are water-based dyes that are specially formulated to be mixed into Lythic’s reactive colloidal silica densifier for deeper penetration and more effective bonding. The densifier becomes a permanent part of the concrete and bonds the color right into it. Dyes are available in 25 colors […]
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced the GPW-216C 7-inch wet air stone-cutter. It operates at up to 0.93 horsepower and has a maximum speed of 7,000 rpm. www.toolocity.com
The new ARDA – Concrete Decor Design Competition was announced by Steven Mickley, CPBD, executive director of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), at a special event at the Concrete Decor Show on February 21, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas.
Xfflorescence, from Surface Gel Tek, will remove efflorescence, dirt and grime, water lines and more from sealed concrete surfaces without damaging a sealer. Because it will not etch through the sealer, it won’t harm the concrete surface. To apply, simply roll it on, scrub it in and rinse it off. […]
NewLook International Inc. has introduced DriveHard, a concrete and masonry weatherproofer and fortifier. The technology of DriveHard has been formulated to create a bond that permanently increases the life span of concrete and masonry. Its proprietary “nano-silicone/silicate” formula densifies, strengthens and makes the intended surface water-repellant by penetrating into and […]
Arizona Polymer Flooring has announced the launch of three VaporSolve Moisture Remediation Systems, epoxy coating systems formulated to isolate moisture-sensitive flooring from all levels of concrete moisture. VaporSolve systems can be used when concrete has a known moisture problem, when concrete dries too slowly to meet a specific construction schedule, […]
