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Richard James Specialty Chemicals Corp. has released TK6 NanoCoat, a unique nano-technology single-component coating for a broad range of applications over acidic and alkaline substrates, indoors and outside. It is ideal for ACR-compromised concrete, and is a high-durability final step in concrete polishing that won’t white out. It is perfect […]
AmeriPolish has introduced AmeriPolish 3-D Multiple Level Densifier, an improved densifier designed to bring out the inherent beauty in polished natural concrete. 3-D Multiple Level Densifier is formulated with three silicates to densify intensely at the surface, while still penetrating deeper into the slab and reacting below the surface. It […]
Developed by a house painter, the new Hyde Quickly Clean Glove has a patented weave that turns it into a “miracle glove” for cleaning almost anything without harsh chemicals. It removes oil-based and latex paint, caulk, adhesive, grease, dirt and grime and more, using nothing harsher than plain water or […]
Ardex AMP Automatic Mixing Pumps are now available for purchase in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Ardex AMP 100 and Ardex AMP 200 pumps are part of the Ardex Ardfilo Self-Leveling Underlayment Dispensing System and allow Ardex products to be installed more efficiently. The Ardex AMP offers many […]
Walttools’ new Tru Tint Dye is a user-friendly, concentrated dye designed for almost any time of concrete surface. It penetrates and performs like a traditional acetone-based dye but without the headaches and precautions. It can bea pplied by sprayer, roller, brush, microfiber applicator or even a cotton rag. The use […]
The Concrete Polishing Association of America has elected new members to its board of directors. They are: Joe Reardon, Prosoco (chemical manufacturer); Clif Rawlings, HTC America (equipment manufacturer); Les Davis, American Decorative Concrete Supply Co. (dye manufacturer); Jeff Tchakarov and Irene Cerrone, Diamond Tool Supply Inc.; Walter Scarborough (architect); and […]
World of Concrete has selected the winners of the 2013 Crews That Rock competition. Projects were submitted in one of two categories, Community Service/Not- for-Profit and Commercial/For-Profit. Both winners in the nonprofit category had a decorative focus. StoneMakers’ backyard landscape creation for a disabled veteran in Epsom, N.H., received the […]
The “Florida cracker” cowboy rode off into the sunset long ago. But thanks to a design team’s partnership with decorative concrete company Edwards Concrete, residents of a central Florida community can immerse themselves in the region’s frontier days.
WerkMaster Ultra Floor Systems has been chosen as the preferred line of polishers and grinders for Line-X Protective Coatings. Line-X contracted the University of Alabama in Huntsville to do an independent study of more than 20 concrete grinder manufacturers. The criteria included: ease of operation; grinding close to the wall; […]
Niagara Machine has a new facility in Charlotte, N.C. Although the company has had a presence in the Charlotte area for years, the new facility offers 22,000 square feet, which will allow the branch to feature an equipment showroom, fully stocked parts warehouse and complete service center. Niagara Charlotte will […]
