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Boride Engineered Abrasives has developed and designed a diamond wheel that uses Blue Star Diamond Technology to grind and polish edges on concrete floors. The Easy Edge is available in 4-, 5- and 7-inch wheels in grit sizes of 30, 50, 100, 270 and 400. It has a quick-mounting system […]
Aztec Products has redesigned the Aztec Sidewinder, an ultrahigh-speed stripping and scrubbing machine. A new transport wheel attachment for the Sidewinder makes the 400-pound-plus machine even easier to unload and maneuver around the job site.
CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. has launched Rapid Set TRU Epoxy Primer (TXP). The primer ensures strong adhesion between the substrate and topping while sealing porous concrete to prevent pinholes and bubbles. TRU Epoxy Primer can be used on moist surfaces. www.ctscement.com
American Polymers Corp., which does business as Polycoat Products, has announced PC-Crete U, a three-part, heavy duty, 100-percent solids, aromatic, cementitious urethane mortar system typically applied at between 1/8-inch and 3/8-inch dry film thickness. It has a textured matte finish and can be used to form containment beams, form integral […]
With CS Unitec’s Hippo PMH 70F-RL portable mixing station, multiple batches of construction compounds can be mixed easier and faster using the new removable liner and rimless bucket system. Consecutive batches can now be mixed without downtime for cleaning the bucket. The PMH 70F-RL allows one person to mix, transport […]
CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. and its brand Rapid Set have announced the launch of LevelFlor — an advanced hydraulic cement-based self-leveling underlayment that can be used both indoors and outdoors. LevelFlor levels rapidly, maintains workability for 30 minutes, and produces a smooth, strong surface with high bond strength. It is […]
The Allen VP436 and VP446 are the newest additions to Allen Concrete Equipment’s line of walk-behind power trowels. They feature height-adjustable handles with either traditional twist-action blade pitch control or lever-action positive pitch control. The VP Series also feature cast-iron spiders, pressure plates and lift levers along with lifting bars. […]
Wagner Meters has developed an application for Android, iPhone and iPad users. Based on the ASTM F2170 testing method, the RHSpec app will give flooring installers, general contractors and spec providers immediate access to the latest relative humidity thresholds for flooring adhesives, coatings, finished floor products or remediation products. The […]
The value to your business is best determined on a per-unit basis. However, many contractors don’t exactly make widgets for their customers. So if your primary business is something like concrete staining, polishing or stamping, I recommend you calculate your margins on a per-square-foot or per-project basis.
Professional Trade Publications Inc. is seeking presentation proposals for the 2013 Concrete Decor Show, to be held March 11-15, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. Presentations are sought for both basic and advanced courses, including educational seminars, hands-on workshops and panel discussions. Courses may cover, but are not limited to, topics under […]
