If you want an all-encompassing guide to staining concrete floors, check out “Bob Harris’ Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors,” written by Bob Harris, founder and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, Georgia.
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Crack chaser provides tight turning radius
The Sawtec CC-100 crack chaser is a high-productivity, walk-behind saw that cuts concrete or asphalt to a 1- inch depth.
Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
Not any pigment can be used in concrete. The chemistry of portland cement plus exposure to sunlight and weather can cause most integral concrete colors to fade.
Understanding pigments is the foundation for successful decorative concrete.
Vacuum designed for concrete dust
The Blastrac Turbo-Vac II dust collection system is designed specifically for the concrete market. This very maneuverable, 68-pound vacuum uses twin 1 kilowatt motors for the highest pulling power available in its class. It handles dust generated during concrete grinding, planning, cleaning or cutting with ease.
Hat helps you keep your cool
The new Performance Work Hat, from Gorgonz Performance Work Gear, uses patented Hydroweave and Coolmax fabrics to keep you cool and dry while working in warm weather.
Lightweight concrete trowel works fast
Wacker’s new concrete ride-on trowel with electronic steering offers an effortless alternative at an exceptional value. Because this ride-on trowel is lighter than its competitive hydrostatic counterparts, it is able to get onto the slab faster, making more productive use of manpower and equipment.
Grinding system ideal for small spaces
With Edco Shield — a hardening and densifying agent — and the company’s convenient and easily maneuverable floor grinders, you can refurbish, seal, protect and polish smaller spaces up to 2,000 sq. ft.
Overlayment sets fast,takes colors well
Concrete Canvas, from Specialty Concrete Products, is a self-leveling, polymer-modified overlayment that is designed for fast-track resurfacing of concrete surfaces.
Manufacturer Profile: Super-Krete International Inc. El Cajon, Calif.
Started 25 years ago and specializing in tennis courts construction, Super-Krete went on to develop Liquid Concentrate, a coating product designed to withstand the test of time and last through extreme weather conditions.
Extra-wide floats cover more surface area
Marshalltown has released an entire new line of tough, lightweight magnesium hand floats. Called “The Hog,” these new floats feature a massive 33⁄4-inch wide blade that covers more surface area and wears longer.
