A new book from The Quikrete Companies titled “Guide to Concrete, Masonry & Stucco Projects” provides accurate, detailed project instruction for homeowners with novice or advanced skills. Written with straightforward language and hundreds of full-color illustrations, the 160-page softcover book offers a comprehensive collection of concrete, masonry and stucco project […]

Designed for simple setup with no clamping required, CS Unitec’s Model 25GP-WD mixing stand saves time by allowing the operator to run mixers independently. The Model 25GP-WD mixing stand is ideal for use with 5-gallon pails and CS Unitec’s EHR 20 R, EHR 23/1.2R or EZR 21 S mixers, as […]

The American Concrete Institute has announced goals, programs, and initiatives to provide knowledge on the sustainable properties of concrete to its members and the concrete industry as a whole. Together with ACI’s Technical Activities Committee, Education Activities Committee, and Certification Programs Committee, ACI’s Board Advisory Committee on Sustainable Development (BAC-SD) […]

Kraft Tool Co. now offers professional concrete restoration tools. Its Self Leveling Kit comes complete with all the items required to mix and install self-leveling products. The kit includes a mixing barrel, measuring pitcher, mixing paddle, spiked shoes, gauge rake head, wood-framed steel smoother and a 5-foot three-piece aluminum handle […]

The American Concrete Institute has announced its upcoming Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas, at the Marriott Rivercenter, March 15- 19, 2009. This spring’s convention will feature a CMC Steel Texas technical tour, a “Night in Old San Antonio” Concrete Mixer, a Student FRP Composites Competition, daily sessions on […]

ProSpec has introduced three new styles of its PreFormed Niches: a medium combo niche, an eight-inch square niche and a rectangular niche. These new options round out ProSpec’s four existing styles — a 12-inch square, a six-inch square soap, a narrow combo and a wide combo. ProSpec Niches have sturdy, […]

Sakrete has introduced Flo-Coat, a flowable concrete resurfacing material designed to restore the appearance of worn or discolored concrete surfaces. Sakrete Flo-Coat is an alternative to concrete removal and replacement. Flo-Coat restores existing, structurally sound slabs, walkways and driveways to like-new conditions. Touted for its superior workability, the flowable material […]

New from Syntheon Inc., Elemix concrete additive utilizes advanced polymer technology to consistently deliver energy-efficient, durable, lightweight concrete. Comprised of specially formulated polymeric spheres, Elemix distributes uniformly in concrete, helping to create lightweight, durable concrete for structural and nonstructural applications. With a closed-cell honeycomb-like interior structure, Elemix has the ability […]

Eagle Solutions has developed the EcoScrub-n-Buff, a floor scrubber, burnisher and vacuum recovery unit powered with an EPA and CARB approved engine. It can be used on many floor surfaces, including tile, VCT, polished or unpolished concrete, marble and terrazzo. Features include the ability to clean and burnish in the […]

Stretch, elongate, wrap and warp fabric into industry- leading sink molds — this method is revealed in Gore Design Co.’s newest DVD, titled “Fabric-Formed Sink Moulds.” Materials, tools and the process required to fashion fabric forms are shown in detail. The DVD is available for purchase through Concrete Apothecary. Gore […]