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Scanmaskin has announced the newest model in its line of Combiflex concrete grinders – the Scan Combiflex 800. This versatile machine is powered by a 15-horsepower motor, and is available in both 460-volt and 230-volt three-phase power options. The SC 800 can easily be maneuvered in tight spaces thanks to […]
The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Mo., has announced the winners of its fifth annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. The winners were recognized at a ceremony at the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.
Walttools’ new Tru-Block sealer utilizes water-based silicone technology that provides long-term environmental protection without being noticeable to the eye. This is ideal for the vertical concrete contractor when it is imperative that rock and stonescapes appear completely natural and free of any shine, yet the work must be preserved and […]
The notion that decorative concrete can change lives might seem like a bold idea, but it has never been so apparent than at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, the recipient of this year’s community makeover courtesy of the Concrete Decor Show.
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is targeting the decorative concrete industry with the DC line of tape products, specifically designed to meet the needs of contractors, installers and DIYers. Whether you’re working with stains and dyes, microtoppings and overlayments, or exterior stucco and plaster, IPG has developed a solution for that […]
Nufinish Corp. has released a new line of metal tools designed to remove adhesives. Available in 20 grit and 35 grit, they are capable of removing substantially thicker and more difficult VCT and carpet adhesives than standard tools of comparable grit size. They are also effective for all surface prep […]
The HTC Greyline Pre-separator connects to any dust extractor to add an additional stage of filtration. Its bypass valve enables any dust extractor to continuously operate with limited downtime. With the use of the bypass valve you can achieve up to nine bags of dust on the Greyline Pre-separator for […]
I was invited to attend the preplanning meeting for the 2013 Concrete Decor Show to look at potential sites for the decorative concrete makeover workshops. We looked at three different sites, and in the end it was clear that the Charlotte Rescue Mission had the most need of our services.
Historically, chemistry for polished concrete consisted only of a hardener-densifier, and it was often viewed as an added expense with an unknown benefit. The times are changing.
Currently, we can identify nine unique categories of chemical accessories for polished concrete.
Most people will tell you choosing the gloss level of a sealer mostly comes down to preference and personal taste. But besides aesthetics, what are some factors to consider when choosing one finish over another?
