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 […]
Tools & Equipment
The right tools and equipment can be the winning combination for a successful project.
New tools are battery driven
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 […]
Wet/dry vacuum is powerful, convenient
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, […]
Water-jet tool roughens concrete surfaces
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 […]
Edger finishes wall tops in one pass
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 […]
Hitachi is renamed Metabo
Hitachi Power Tools has changed its name to Metabo HPT for North America. The name change starts with the launch of the game-changing revolutionary MultiVolt platform. MultiVolt gives users the ability to choose either cordless or corded operation without sacrificing portability, power or performance. MultiVolt tools can accept a 36-volt […]
14 new products added to line
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has expanded its diverse family of Spartacote resinous flooring and decorative coating systems. The expansion includes 14 new products for a variety of commercial and industrial uses, all backed by the company’s warranties. The products are a semi, self-leveling […]
Admixture increases concrete’s strength
BASF recently introduced Master X-Seed 55, a first-of-its-kind, strength-enhancing admixture that improves both early- and late-age strength development in concrete. It was initially launched in Europe in 2009 and gained such widespread success that BASF developed a unique formula specifically designed for North America. The formula is a stable suspension […]
Tool helps users with paving projects
GAF, a North American company that makes roofing components, pavement coatings and accessories, has launched a visualizer tool to help sell its StreetBond Pavement coatings. Created by Chameleon Power, the visualizer helps customers envision the outcome of paving projects prior to installation. Users can select from a variety of coating […]
Concrete Stencils from Universal Templates
Universal Templates manufactures plastic adhesive backed templates/stencils for the decorative concrete industry. The company has 15 different patterns, which can be purchased in 250 sq. ft. rolls (3 ft. wide x 84 ft. long) or in 500 sq. ft. rolls (3 ft. wide x 168 ft. long).