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Sika Corp. has introduced SikaProof Seal, a cement-based coating designed for waterproofing concrete and masonry. When mixed with SikaLatex acrylic fortifier, this twocomponent kit is specifically formulated to bond to concrete and masonry by filling small pores and imperfections and creating a watertight seal. It is available in two colors, […]
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Visitor Center Shown is integrally colored concrete with brass letters placed in the surface.Custom mold were used to imprint a Stegosaurus and two shell fossils. The concrete was then ground down so the letters were level with the surface of the concrete. The grinding was performed with […]
Barricoat, a new waterproofing coating from Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Inc. (CCW), can be used in a variety of applications including decks, foundations and retaining walls. Barricoat is a water-based, asphalt emulsion modified with a blend of synthetic rubbers and special additives. When sprayed on, it forms a monolithic, highly […]
A design from the front of a jewelry case in the owner’s family was painstakingly re-created in concrete and enclosed by a circular border.
Marshalltown has released six new Pointed Trowels to be marketed in its QLT product line. All of the new trowels offer comfort and control with a blue, soft-grip “half-moon” handle (mounted at both ends) that also features finger-guard protection against calluses, heat and cold. These trowels offer many advantages for […]
A new series of LED flashlights from Lightwave — the Tec Series — provides 700 hours of light from a fresh set of batteries, as compared to an average of 10 hours for a conventional flashlight. The Tec3000 uses seven superbright light emitting diodes (LEDs), and the Tec2000 uses four. […]
A sophisticated design on a concrete floor made by cutting a series of straight lines into the floor.
Straight lines were created using a worm drive saw; arches were done with a saw mounted on a compass-like device.
Sikacrete 211, new from Sika, is a pre-extended flowable repair material that may be pumped or poured onto horizontal surfaces and into form work for vertical and overhead surfaces. This material, manufactured with coarse aggregate, may be used for depth repairs from 1" to 6". The material works well for […]
Marshalltown has announced a new line of blue steel, two-way walking edgers. The new two-way mounting allows for a 180-degree swivel and is currently available on 27 QLT blue steel walking edgers. The new two-way edgers feature a blade made from heavy-gauge blue spring steel that is designed to prevent […]
