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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Diamatic Management Services has announced the industry’s first vertical business model for the concrete polishing industry.

In preparation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Mapei provided 41 different products that contractors used for concrete restoration, surface preparation, waterproofing and flooring installation in six Vancouver venues, including the Vancouver Olympic Headquarters (Campus 2010), Richmond Speed Skating Oval, Olympic/Paralympic Centre, Canada Hockey Place (GM Place), Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver and the East and West buildings of the Main Media Centre at Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Quikrete Companies has released a range of new products for both commercial and residential applications. These products include several new concrete sealers with multiple finish options and a versatile concrete repair compound. Quikrete’s new line of low-VOC waterproofing sealers offers a reliable, durable finish for a variety of surfaces. […]

Aztec Products Inc. has introduced the new UltraGrind propane-powered, planetary-head, gear-driven concrete grinding machine. The UltraGrind is the newest addition to Aztec’s extensive line of floor-stripping, buffing and polishing machines. The Aztec UltraGrind has been designed for more aggressive concrete-floor grinding applications, where the goal is to both remove material […]

American Decorative Concrete is currently conducting a nationwide “beta test” of its new Ameripolish SureLock Color System to find out how it performs on real-world concrete. “What we’re seeing in our lab,” explains American Decorative Concrete president Les Davis in a press release, “represents a revolution in concrete color. But […]

L.M. Scofield Co. has introduced Scofield Formula One Guard-S Concentrate, a penetrating, solvent-borne acrylic concentrate that is diluted with acetone by the end user and applied to interior architectural or ground and polished floors. Guard-S Concentrate is a VOC-compliant treatment that fills the near-surface voids in interior concrete floors, providing […]