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A concrete floor polished up to 3,000 grit, stained, guarded and burnished can be a sight of sheer beauty. For many customers, a polished concrete floor is the perfect fit. The only problem is, many concrete floors are far from perfect slabs. There are pinholes, cracks, pop-outs, gouges, and spalling joints, just to name a few flaws.
A self-propelled model in the FS3 Series built by Smith Manufacturing, the Smith FS350 Concrete Shaver features a 15-inch wide stacked diamond-impregnated shaving drum. A diamond shaver works at high rpm than a scarifier. The shaver is powered by an electric motor with a vacuum port for dust extraction. It […]
Parex USA Inc. has announced the launch of Merkrete ProGrout, a premium performance grout. ProGrout is a high-performance, fast setting, polymer-modified, color consistent and efflorescence free grout. It has been specifically formulated for grouting all types of ceramic and dimensional stone tiles on walls and floors when grout joint widths […]
ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a new concrete cure and seal product for use on driveways, garage floors and sidewalks. Silencure SRT significantly simplifies the contractor’s job by providing a curing compound and penetrating siloxane sealer in a single product which can be applied on broom finished, precast, hand or machine […]
Benner-Nawman Inc. has introduced the Robo Joiner, which has the ability to make both rolled-edge and narrow saw-cut-like joints. With the Robo Joiner, joints can be completed the day the concrete is poured. The tool is ready to be used once the concrete has bled off the excess water, so […]
Ardex Americas has introduced the Ardiflo System, which proactively addresses concrete construction issues through a specified finishing method for new concrete — including an integrated system of moisture control and self-leveling underlayment products. In new construction applications, the Ardiflo System saves time and labor costs by eliminating the traditional steel-trowel […]
The Omni Cubed Pro-Cart AT2 provides a solution to the challenges associated with large and cumbersome countertop installation carts. Pneumatic casters dampen vibrations and enable travel across rough terrain, and the cart’s high ground clearance allows easy maneuvering over curbs. The cart features collapsible clamp uprights for easy countertop removal […]
In our industry we are often asked: What’s the gloss on the floor? Or, did you hit the gloss readings that are in the specification?
VersaFlex has announced Dzolv, a solvent designed to break down and strip away uncured polyurea, polyurethane, epoxies and polyester resins. Dzolv is designed to safely and effectively clean your spray gun and equipment parts. VersaFlex Dzolv is a water-soluble organic solvent, containing no aromatics or petroleum distillates. Dzolv is designed […]
In terms of decorative options, existing concrete slabs are limited to topical color systems. In many cases these coloration processes are subject to fading and wear and are sensitive in high-moisture environments. You’ll find more versatility in 3/8-inch concrete overlays. Not only do you have a choice of UV-stable integral colors, but you can also choose from several types of aggregates.
