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New Line of Precasting Vibrators from Vibco

Vibco Vibrators has announced the new AL line of lighter-weight, high-frequency concrete vibrators. These lighter designs feature durable, cast aluminum housings that weigh less than comparable cast-iron models without sacrificing performance. There are four new models available. The US-450TAL is ideal for concrete countertops, while the US-700AL is ideal for […]

A terrazzo system with an antimicrobial agent

New from Flowcrete, Mondeco TZ is a joint-free polyurethane terrazzo flooring system that combines hard-wearing silver granite and white flint aggregates with a powerful silver ion-based antimicrobial agent. It has been designed to deliver the highest order in durability, resistance and hygiene for the most demanding industrial environments. The system’s […]

Coating resurfaces both concrete and asphalt

Gulf Synthetics LLC has introduced UCF-30 for resurfacing concrete and aging asphalt. The tintable coating allows contractors to resurface existing indoor and outdoor living areas. UCF-30 is a water-based polymer coating that fills cracks and creates a durable, stain- and slip-resistant walking surface. The coating can be tinted to any […]

Staining Was Never Easy, But Now It’s Complicated

I was once a much younger concretist, really impetuous and passionate. I was working for L.M. Scofield Co., and as my wife told me, I worked way too much. So she left me. To be more accurate, she left me in charge of the kids for 10 days while she and her best girlfriend toured a bit of England and Scotland.