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The Great Debate: Glossy Sealers vs. Matte Sealers

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 13 No. 3 - April 2013 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

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?

Why Do High-Performance Coatings Outperform Sealers?

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 13 No. 3 - April 2013 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

High-performance or high-build coatings offer a higher level of performance than thin-build sealers. A brilliant insight, I know. But in reality, the statement often sums up most of what many people know about high-performance coatings compared to thin-build sealers.

How Heavy Should Your Concrete Polishing Machine Be?

Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 3 - April 2013 by David Padgett Comments are Disabled

Does size matter in the world of polished concrete? I have heard the arguments on both sides for why smaller or larger polishing machines are better, but ultimately it depends.

Getting a Retail Chain Hooked on Your Maintenance Services

Concrete Maintenance Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 3 - April 2013 by Travis Wilkerson Comments are Disabled

Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it. My dad said we would be willing to do trial services for them in some stores to show them what we could do.

Taking the Big Leap into Concrete Color Restoration

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 13 No. 3 - April 2013 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Our world is awash in decorative concrete. That’s the good news. The bad news is some of it is looking haggard or worn. This decorative trend can work in favor of those willing to tap a vast and growing market.

A New Concrete Overlay Scores Points at a Sacramento Ballpark

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 13 No. 3 - April 2013 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Teamwork, expertise and a carefully picked set of products were the secrets to success during a recent concourse floor coating job at Raley Field, home of Sacramento’s minor-league baseball team, the River Cats.

Grinder-edger combo from New Grind

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The Scan Combiflex 330 (SC 330) from New Grind acts as two machines in one. The SC 330 features a single 330-millimeter (13-inch) grinding disc that works great for grinding small areas, removing tough coatings and general surface preparation. The SC330 can also be configured as a single-disc edger. The […]

Hilti PM 4-M for fast and accurate squaring and aligning

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The Hilti PM 4-M Multi Line Laser takes leveling, plumbing and aligning applications to the next level. The PM 4-M features two vertical lines and one horizontal line for maximum versatility for leveling or aligning applications such as leveling outlets, cable trays, pipes, suspended ceiling, aligning doors and windows and […]

CTS augments product line with Type-G expansive additive

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CTS Cement Manufacturing Co. now offers CTS Type-G expansive mineral additive for use in shrinkage reduction and shrinkage compensation in portland cement concrete. The Type-G additive can be used in any application where regular portland cement concrete is used, including flatwork, bridge-decks, parking structures, topping slabs and pre-cast elements. The […]

Mapei introduces three new products

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Mapei recently introduced three new products. Planitop 11 and Planitop 18 ES repair mortars and the Mapeshield I galvanic anode answer the needs of contractors dealing with corrosion prevention and concrete repairs. Planitop 11 is a one-component, pre-extended, cementitious, flowable mortar for full-depth structural concrete repairs in above-, below- and […]