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Switzerland-based Proceq has introduced the Hygropin moisture meter for concrete. Its small and fast sensor makes diagnosing moisture according to ASTM standards quick and easy. The ASTM test procedure requires placing a measuring sleeve at a specific, well-defined depth in the concrete. After moisture equilibrium is achieved, the relative humidity […]
Concrete-making uses water. Cleaning concrete-covered mixers, tools and buckets uses even more water. Add to that the sludge that’s rinsed out and you’re often left with a big mess. Everyone who makes concrete faces this dilemma: what to do with all that dirty water and gritty sludge.
Have you come across clients who are considering polished, stamped or stained concrete flooring, but who hesitate because concrete is a naturally cold surface?
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Smith Paint Products has established a joint venture with Ultra Concrete Coatings resulting in the launch of Smith’s Ultracrete overlay system. Smith’s Ultracrete is a single-bag formula dry mix requiring only the addition of water to produce a permanent bonding cement overlay for interior and exterior installations. This product does […]
The Decorative Concrete Institute and Kemiko have teamed up to introduce a new skimcoat line, Terra Fresco Microtopping by Bob Harris. Terra Fresco Microtopping is a high-performance cementitious topping that can be integrally colored using Terra Fresco “color paks” for color consistency. The toppings can also be acid-stained or dyed. […]
The MAKO-T is the latest in the MAKO Series of handheld UV curing equipment from HID Ultraviolet LLC. The design features a lamp head perpendicular to the operator’s handle, making it well suited for countertops, bathtubs, and other areas where cords and edges are concerns. It features Instant Start Technology, […]
This recipe is for those clients who call you complaining about a stamped or textured patio that’s become lifeless and dull. With just a few steps and a freshly mixed batch of tinted liquid release agent, you can bring color and depth to those sad surfaces.
