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Tools & Equipment

The right tools and equipment can be the winning combination for a successful project.

Buying Diamond Tooling for Concrete Polishing

Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Jennifer Faller Comments are Disabled

There are as many variables in manufacturing diamond tooling as there are diamond manufacturers. So which specific variables should you concern yourself with and why?

Match the Concrete Mix with the Right Equipment

Tools & Equipment Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Too often mixing decorative overlays becomes an afterthought or path of least resistance process. This is the drill and paddle I have used for years, so it must be OK. Worse yet, and I am guilty of this, those of us on the training and manufacturing side default to whatever mixer is provided when we show up for a product demonstration.

Trends in Concrete Curbing Equipment

Tools & Equipment Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Keeping up with the newest trends in the concrete curbing market. Take a look at four awesome concrete curbing machines.

The New Product Made from Recycled Concrete: Eckocrete

Tools & Equipment Concrete Placing Vol. 8 No. 8 - December 2008/January 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

The material has crushed recycled concrete for aggregate and fly ash waste from coal mills for the base. Other industrial byproducts provide nanofibers for crack reduction and nanoparticles for surface density to reduce water penetration.

Lightning Strike Roller Screed from Lura Enterprises Inc.

Tools & Equipment Concrete Placing Vol. 10 No. 4 - May/June 2010 by Sue Poremba Comments are Disabled

The Lightning Strike Roller Screed first made its name at the 2007 World of Concrete show, where it won the Most Innovative Product Expert’s Choice award in the placement tools and equipment category.

tried and true steps for cleaning a pump sprayer

Decorative Concrete Tips:
Cleaning a Pump Sprayer

Tips & How-Tos Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Tools & Equipment by Bart Sacco Comments are Disabled

Sprayers can be a real pain in the neck when they don’t work right, so I’d like to share a procedure that has worked well for us through the years. This was developed after throwing away a mountain of spent sprayer cans!

Three Tips for Selecting the Right Molding Compound

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Art Tools & Equipment Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

There are many molding compounds available, so it’s important to get one that’s appropriate for the application at hand.

Picking the Right Sprayer

Tools & Equipment Vol. 16 No. 6 - August/September 2016 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Viscosity and solids usually dictate the pressure required, with higher viscosity or higher solids dictating higher application pressure.

Choosing the Right Vacuum Cleaner

Tools & Equipment Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

For many contractors, a shop or industrial vacuum may be an afterthought. At the very least, you may not put a whole lot of time into choosing the vacuum that specifically fits your company’s needs.

Concrete Mixers are Perfect for Mixing Small Batches

Tools & Equipment Concrete Placing Vol. 10 No. 6 - August/September 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

As you know, there are plenty of situations when you mix your own concrete rather than having it delivered from the ready-mix plant. Whether you are proposing stain, exposed aggregate or stamped concrete, a mixer is a great option for creating samples.