Originally developed for finishing drywall, this magical tool smooths concrete surfaces without leaving any trowel lines. “We’re getting so many calls from concrete people,” says Joe Torres, president of TexMaster Tools, which makes the Magic Trowel. “The guys in this industry are going crazy!”
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Modern colors update Scofield line
Scofield has added new colors to its premier line of Chromix Admixtures for Color-Conditioned Concrete. The “modern” palette offers expanded choices for integrally coloring concrete. More than 400 custom colors also are available by special order. For a copy of Color Chart A- 312.11 for CHROMIX Admixtures for Color-Conditioned Concrete, […]
Be kind to your knees
Also new from Bon Tool is the Contoured Kneeler Board, which provides comfortable, soft support for concrete finishing. The foam polyurethane is molded to fit the shape of the knees in the kneeling position. The cushion is anatomically formed to provide even weight distribution and consequently greater relief for knees […]
Bull float bracket lets you rock n’ roll
Bon Tool Co.’s new Rock N’ Roll Bracket for bull floats and fresnos provides full-up and full-down pitch with just half a turn on the handle. This eliminates side-to-side movement on the bull float. The Rock N’ Roll Bracket is made of high-strength aluminum casting with a heavy-duty turning mechanism […]
Top Cast Chemical Surface Retarder for Decorative Concrete
Top Cast is a water-based, film-forming surface retarder that saves time by eliminating the need for covering the surface even when it rains. The product, available in thirteen depths of etch, is designed for poured-in-place flatwork and the top surface of precast panels.
Concrete stain offers affordable protection
Sherwin-Williams Vertical Concrete Stain is an ideal, cost-effective way to add distinctive color and improved appearance to large concrete structures such as parking garages, stadium supports and tilt-up, block and stucco walls. The penetrating coating adds extra protection from water and weather damage. Vertical Concrete Stain can be applied to […]
Backpack vibrator perfect for remote jobs
Wyco Tool Company has introduced a new portable, self-contained backpack vibrator: the gas-powered Model 402. Because no electrical cords or pneumatic hoses are required, it is the best choice for remote and hard-toreach jobs. It is also ideal for use as an emergency or backup vibrator in case of power failure […]
New line of extended length trowels
Marshalltown has released eight new Extended Length Finishing Trowels. The longer trowels vary in length from 22 to 24 inches and in width from 4 to 5 inches. Five of the trowels feature a smooth, natural finish hardwood handle and three have the patented Durasoft handle. Six are made of […]
Add a scarifier to your ride-on scraper
A new scarifier attachment is available for the Blastrac BMS 270 scraper, which is used for high-volume, light demolition and concrete surface prep. The attachment increases the flexibility of this ride-on scraping machine to allow scarifying of concrete surfaces for planing or removal of built-up contaminants, mastics, glues and coatings. […]
Make the cut with the Crac-Vac
The Saw-Tec Crac-Vac Decorative Kit is ideal for sawcutting artificial grout lines or decorative cuts into stained or overlay-finished decorative concrete floors. The kit includes everything needed for the contractor: a Crac-Vac saw mounted on a dolly; 6-foot hose; reusable dust collection bag; and bag shoulder strap. The saw cuts […]