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The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of two new publications of interest to decorative concrete contractors: 234R-06: Guide for the Use of Silica Fume in Concrete This report describes the physical and chemical properties of silica fume; how silica fume interacts with portland cement; the effects of silica […]
STOW Construction Equipments new CS Series pavement saw, the CS- 7060, is a walk-behind saw with staylevel handles (SLH) that remain level regardless of the saws operating position. The saws moving center minimizes operator fatigue and significantly reduces the risk of back injury. Fueled by a 60-horsepower Deutz diesel engine, […]
The McTech Group Inc. has introduced several EZ products for concrete flooring. The EZform Board is a concrete construction joint board made by bonding an overlay of resin-impregnated Kraft paper onto the surface of specially engineered OSB board with advanced resin technology. The overlay provides a smoother finish than is […]
OKON introduces a full line of water- repellent sealers for concrete and masonry. The sealers are formulated to protect concrete and masonry from the damaging effects of water absorption without changing the texture or hiding the underlying substrate. They penetrate the surface to prevent deterioration caused by freeze-thaw and efflorescence […]
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CS Unitec features two new variable- speed hand-held mixers, the EHR23/1.2R and the EHR20S. The EHR23/1.2R has features that make it ideal for the most demanding mixing applications. It is equipped with a rugged paddle that can handle highviscosity materials, including concrete, mortar and epoxy, in batches up to 176 […]
Ferros new Series 28 line of stable colorants for epoxy floor coatings consists of 40 standard, single-pigment dispersions and custom blends in a highly stable, 100 percent-solid, epoxy resin vehicle. The colorants significantly reduce the float and flocculation of additives that cause colors to vary depending on when in the […]
Whether you’re working on a decorative wall in a backyard or the exterior walls of a 15-story building, consider stencils for vertical surfaces.
Concrete dyes are tailor-made for color adjustment on staining jobs, and on their own, they offer an endless array of colors. So release your inner artist and give ’em a try!
Fixing Another Contractor’s Mistake Whether it’s your own work or someone else’s, you may be called upon to fix a decorative concrete project gone awry. Trowel & Error is a new column that celebrates the fact that there’s always a solution to every decorative concrete problem.
