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Designed for simple setup with no clamping required, CS Unitec’s Model 25GP-WD mixing stand saves time by allowing the operator to run mixers independently. The Model 25GP-WD mixing stand is ideal for use with 5-gallon pails and CS Unitec’s EHR 20 R, EHR 23/1.2R or EZR 21 S mixers, as […]
Kraft Tool Co. now offers professional concrete restoration tools. Its Self Leveling Kit comes complete with all the items required to mix and install self-leveling products. The kit includes a mixing barrel, measuring pitcher, mixing paddle, spiked shoes, gauge rake head, wood-framed steel smoother and a 5-foot three-piece aluminum handle […]
The American Concrete Institute has announced goals, programs, and initiatives to provide knowledge on the sustainable properties of concrete to its members and the concrete industry as a whole. Together with ACI’s Technical Activities Committee, Education Activities Committee, and Certification Programs Committee, ACI’s Board Advisory Committee on Sustainable Development (BAC-SD) […]
The American Concrete Institute has announced its upcoming Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas, at the Marriott Rivercenter, March 15- 19, 2009. This spring’s convention will feature a CMC Steel Texas technical tour, a “Night in Old San Antonio” Concrete Mixer, a Student FRP Composites Competition, daily sessions on […]
ProSpec has introduced three new styles of its PreFormed Niches: a medium combo niche, an eight-inch square niche and a rectangular niche. These new options round out ProSpec’s four existing styles — a 12-inch square, a six-inch square soap, a narrow combo and a wide combo. ProSpec Niches have sturdy, […]
Sakrete has introduced Flo-Coat, a flowable concrete resurfacing material designed to restore the appearance of worn or discolored concrete surfaces. Sakrete Flo-Coat is an alternative to concrete removal and replacement. Flo-Coat restores existing, structurally sound slabs, walkways and driveways to like-new conditions. Touted for its superior workability, the flowable material […]
We’re good, but we’re not perfect. Once we start thinking that we know everything, or that polished concrete is right for every situation, then we are in trouble. In this economy, we cannot afford a single misstep. Now is the time to focus on running a business correctly, and that includes being aboveboard and ethical in dealings with our customers and vendors.
To start learning how to describe concrete’s green qualities, you need to understand how green points systems work. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most commonly used green rating system for buildings in North America.
For contractors and clients looking to improve an existing slab, fix failing concrete or just put some extra decorative oomph onto a surface, cementitious overlays are tops.
A look at the various grinders on the market and their benefits for you and your decorative concrete polishing business.
