ALPHA® PROFESSIONAL TOOLS, Oakland, N.J., offers Nichigo G-Tape™, a multi-purpose masking, hard-surface protection and repair tape. Unlike ordinary paper-based masking tapes, G-Tape is a three-layer combination of high-density and low density-polyethylene, plus an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. The result is a durable, waterproof tape that’s highly weather- and UV-resistant to provide […]
2017
SURFACES: Green Terrazzo
New Eco-Terr surface from CoveringsETC includes 70% recycled materials.
MACHINERY: CNC Saw
Standalone bridge saw from BACA Systems includes the ability to utilize DXF files from CAD/CAM and templating programs.
MATERIALS: Marble-Look Quartz
Two new varieties of marble-inspired design from Quartz Master.
MACHINERY: Sill, Threshold Maker
Quick, automatic milling of sills and thresholds from Ferrari & Cigarini.
MACHINERY: Rock Drill
Atlas Copco offers surface drilling rig for 3”- to 5”-diameter bores up to depths of 54’.
MACHINERY: Five-Pad Lifter
Weha vacuum-powered hauler offers multiple lift configurations.
MATERIALS: Formed Premium Hard Surface
New process from SCG brings marble-like quality to hard surfaces with Geoluxe Pyrolithic Stone™.
INSTALLATION: Grout Residue Removers
Aqua® Mix solutions cleans cementious and non-cementious residues; company also improves grout-removal product.
INSTALLATION: Porcelain-Slab Adhesive
Bostik Inc. offers one-component membrane designed specifically for thin porcelain-tile-panel installation.