ACIs fall convention will take place in Denver from November 5-9. The convention, with the theme COLORado Concrete, will highlight the versatility and value of decorative and architectural concrete as well as the importance of concrete as a green and sustainable construction material. More than 200 meetings are planned, 32 […]
Press Releases
New products from Blastrac
Blastrac introduces three new products. The Blastrac 1-8DPS30 is a selfpropelled, 8-inch shot blasting system, used to prepare concrete surfaces prior to the application of paint, coatings or overlays. For jobs up to 8,000 square feet, the shot-blast system strips, cleans and profiles in one step. The units drive motor […]
Waterproofer from Seal-Krete
Seal-Kretes Commercial Grade Waterproofer is a high-solid, siliconized, acrylic blend designed to protect and strengthen bare, porous concrete and masonry, such as split-face or fluted concrete block. The waterproofer is 25 percent solids, and provides a tough, breathable film that will not yellow. In addition, it meets ASTM SS-W-110-C for […]
Put a Muzzle on it
Shave Away Europe now offers Complete Dustless Systems for many of the everyday jobs performed by the decorative installer. Systems are available for grinding with both 4 1/2-inch and 7- inch diamond wheels as well as scoring, cutting and creating faux grout lines. Each system contains everything the installer needs […]
360-degree work light
The Wobble Light Jr. is a smaller, portable version of the Wobble Light, a 360-degree, self-righting work light produced by Petersen Brands. The junior version is 27 inches high, has a 13-inch base and weighs 15 pounds, making it a good option for powerful illumination in smaller spaces. The Wobble […]
The pressure is on
The Ryobi Ry80030 Premium Pressure Washer allows users to cut down job time with the power of 3,000 pounds per square inch in a single blast and a maximum water flow of 2.7 gallons per minute. The gasoline-powered pressure washer has a 7-horsepower, 4-cycle commercial grade Subaru engine. It also […]
Durable Dura line
Proline Concrete Tools announces the addition of its new Dura line. Prolines Dura Dust-on Color Hardener is a high-quality color hardener. The Dura Dust-on Antique Release agent comes in a powder form and is the complementary product to the Color Hardener. Prolines Dura Liquid Release is a non-staining sprayable release […]
The UltraCure for wet concrete
The McTech Group has also introduced UltraCure NCF, a wet cure fabric for concrete. It is a proprietary natural cellulose fiber (NCF)-based product that incorporates the super absorption technology used in hygienic applications to wick and hold moisture for long periods of time on concrete surfaces. It is disposable, lightweight, […]
It’s just so EZ
The McTech Group Inc. has introduced several EZ products for concrete flooring. The EZform Board is a concrete construction joint board made by bonding an overlay of resin-impregnated Kraft paper onto the surface of specially engineered OSB board with advanced resin technology. The overlay provides a smoother finish than is […]
Balancing act
STOW Construction Equipments new CS Series pavement saw, the CS- 7060, is a walk-behind saw with staylevel handles (SLH) that remain level regardless of the saws operating position. The saws moving center minimizes operator fatigue and significantly reduces the risk of back injury. Fueled by a 60-horsepower Deutz diesel engine, […]