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Riviera Brush Co. sells its acid-resistant brushes primarily for concrete equipment cleanup. But the company has also begun marketing them as brushes that can be used with acid stain products. The brushes come in a range of sizes and shapes. To learn more, visit www.sonoco.com
Newlook International LLC has introduced a new logo for its Newlook line of concrete stain products. The logo, a stylized “NL” in an orange and white circle, is intended to draw attention to the company’s water-based stains, which are opaque, VOC-free and sold in more than 80 standard colors. Newlook’s […]
Two new products from US Spec Engineered Professional Products are designed for environmental friendliness. Both products are GreenSpec listed. Ezkote Green is a multipurpose, petroleum-free form release that provides easy, clean detachment from wood, aluminum, plastic, BB plyform and other kinds of formwork. The material increases the lifespan of wood […]
Prosoco has introduced Consolideck LS and LS/CS, two new lithium silicate floor hardeners designed as an alternative to hardeners with sodium silicate or potash. Consolideck LS is a premium sealer, hardener and densifier that creates insoluble calcium silicate hydrate within concrete pores. It’s easier to apply than conventional sodium or […]
UltraCure NCF and EZCover, two new slab-blanketing products from McTech Group Inc., are designed to get cozy with curing concrete. UltraCure, a wet cure blanket, is a proprietary Natural Cellulose Fiber (NCF) material that incorporates the absorption technology used in hygienic applications to wick and hold moisture for long periods […]
Bon Tool Co. has released a slew of new products to tempt decorative concrete contractors in 2006. The company has expanded its line of Bullet Groovers with the addition of four new hand tools and four new walking tools. The durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel groovers are four times more wear-resistant […]
FlexCrete is a form of aerated concrete that contains as much as 60 percent fly ash. Unlike traditional aerated concretes, it is not cured under heat or pressure, so it uses much less energy to produce.
LR Tools Inc. has begun including combination slip-on float blades with every purchase of its Power Pole Finisher. The Finisher is deigned to allow workers to start finishing wet concrete. It weighs only 24 pounds and is pole driven from outside the pour area. The four-blade tool has a trowel […]
Reckli has patented an innovative technique for displaying photo-quality images in concrete using Vectogramme form liners. The Vectogramme form liner consists of a series of vertical lines of varying widths and depth for achieving 256 controllable shades of grey. Thanks to this process, Reckli is able to reproduce a photograph […]
The new Blastrac 1-9DEZ shot blaster strips, cleans and profiles in one step. The portable, lightweight machine boasts a 9-inch blast pattern. Perfect for smaller jobs or tight areas, the 1-9DEZ runs on 120 volts of power and can prepare up to 275 square feet per hour. For more, visit […]
