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Prepping a concrete floor for polishing is one of the most difficult tasks we face in this industry. We cannot be aggressive like we can when prepping for a coating system, because there will be no coating to cover up the deep scratch patterns. We must take care to remove the surface materials while causing as little damage as possible to the concrete. We must be aggressive while being cautious.
Watch out for water, especially in climates where you get cold winters. Water is by far the biggest challenge you will face as a decorative concrete professional. Words like “spalling,” “flaking,” “pitting” or “chipping” are not what people making a living in concrete want to hear. and rarely do these words mean a satisfied customer a profitable month.
The Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame is pleased to honor its inductees for 2013: Ralph Gasser, Bill Stegmeier, Barbara Sargent and Byron Klemaske II. The Hall of Fame announced the group at the 2013 Concrete Decor Show.
The Euclid Chemical Co. has launched Dural ICC Gel, a new adhesive anchoring solution with enhanced temperature and creep resistance capabilities that can be used across all areas of a building. Touted to be one of the most highly engineered and extensively tested two-component, hybrid adhesive anchors available, the gel […]
When it comes to drilling in concrete for anchors, the new Hilti cordless rotary hammer drill TE 6-A22 is made for speed. It includes a chiseling feature for light-duty corrective chipping. When paired with the TE DRS 6-A T1 Dust Removal System, it provides an OSHA 1926.1153 Table 1-compliant solution […]
Coatings for Industry has released WearCoat 3020, a new water-based lithium silicate concrete densifier that helps polished concrete floors last longer while maintaining an excellent look. This new product is water-based and compliant with all VOC regulations, yet offers excellent adhesion to porous concrete, greatly reducing surface dusting as it […]
Milwaukee Tool recently released its M18 Fuel Hammer Drill, Drill/Driver and Impact Driver with a One-Key functionality. Through a ground-up redesign of the motor, mechanical and electrical components of these core tools, these drilling and fastening solutions achieve 60 percent more power, are up to two times faster and are […]
The Bosch GAS18V-3N Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner offers pro performance for cleanup just about anywhere without the need to plug in. The 2.6-gallon vacuum offers sustained suction for up to 24 minutes of high-power vacuuming when using a Bosch 18-volt 6.0 Ah battery. The canister features Bosch’s rotational airflow technology, […]
Aquajet Systems AB, a company that makes hydrodemolition machines, recently launched the Rotolance 1000 and Rotolance 2500. The powerful tools work in conjunction with Aquajet’s Aqua Cutter 710 hydrodemolition robots as well as the Aqua Spine and Aqua Frame to deliver water pressures in excess of 36,000 psi through a […]
Bon’s Double Edger features two radius sides to finish wall tops in one pass. This edger is available in three sizes, 6-by-3; 6-by-4 and 8-by-6 inches. Each cuts a 3/8-inch radius edge on one side and a 1/8-inch radius cut on the other side. This double-sided tool — useful for […]
