Mold Release Coating 6310, from Huron Technologies Inc. of Leslie, Mich., is more environmentally friendly than release agents such as diesel fuel or fuel oil. The new release coating can be used on all molded concrete products and is biodegradable, solvent free, and non-silicone. Release Coating 6310 is designed for […]
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An Indepth Look at the Use of Air Entrainers in Decorative Concrete
Take the pressure off with air-entraining agents with a pressure release.
Get yourself a Hum-B
The new Hum-B floor grinder by CDCLarue Industries can grind, polish, scrape, sand, or scrub, and can be fitted with more than 18 unique attachments to prepare, enhance, restore, clean, or repair new or existing floors. The Hum-B stays level using a revolutionary three-head counter rotation planetary head movement. The […]
Concrete Vibrators: The Hard Truth
Vibrators for concrete can be used to move air out of the mix come in all shapes and sizes from ultra portable to versions for the countertop.
enCounter in the kitchen
BrickformÂ’s new enCounter offers virtually unlimited color and design combinations. The system of products includes specially formulated mixes, finishes, coloring agents and forms that allow for the creation of countertops anywhere in the home. enCounter Mix is formulated for less shrinkage and curling. A special blend of aggregates and cement […]
Mix Design and Performance for Polished Concrete
An in-depth study on mix design for polished concrete.
Paint makes concrete WaterTite
Zinsser introduces WaterTite-LV Waterproofing/Concrete Masonry Paint, a low-VOC latex-based waterproofing paint for interior and exterior concrete block, cast concrete, stucco and other masonry. The paint combines a waterproofing resin with microspheres to form an impermeable barrier that stops 12 pounds of hydrostatic pressure, making it great for basement walls and […]
Two-in-one unit
Mi-T-M Corp. is now manufacturing two air compressor/generator units available in portable and skid/truck mount models that increase productivity by condensing two vital pieces of equipment into one machine. Features include: 6.5- or 13.0-horsepower Honda OHV engine; industrial 1,800 or 3,500-watt generator; quality single-stage or two-stage compressor; durable stainless-steel braided […]
A Visit to the World of Concrete Asia
A seminar at World of Concrete Asia was titled "What’s New in Decorative Concrete," showed off colorful pictures of stamping, staining, overlays, polishing, concrete countertops and vertically carved concrete.
Take control of moisture
Ardex Engineered Cements has again teamed up with Wagner Electronics to tackle excessive moisture vapor emissions in new and existing concrete slabs. Wagner ElectronicsÂ’ Rapid RH is an allin- one probe that combines a moisture sensor, power supply and display into a single, low-cost device that is inserted directly into […]