2009 Most Innovative Products

Decorative

High-Build, High-Gloss Coating Super Poly is a tough, 85% solids aliphatic polyurea system that protects and beautifies concrete surfaces. This high-build, high-gloss concrete coating outperforms epoxy and urethane systems, permitting nearly 300% elongation and minimizing cracking. With a temperature resistance of up to 350° F, it is well suited to kitchen countertops. Apply with a roller, brush, airless sprayer, or notched squeegee, even in cool temperatures. Excellent adhesion to concrete provides long-lasting wear. Clemons Concrete Coatings. 615-872-9099. www.ccc-usa.com. World of Concrete Booth N2561.
Slip-Resistant High-Gloss Sealer Mapefinish Wet Look is a one-part, water-based, transparent, high-gloss sealer for concrete surfaces that exceeds the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act for slip resistance. It uses acrylic epoxy hybrid resins that offer superior abrasion, blush, and slip resistance, outperforming most solvent-based acrylics and many urethane dispersions. Low in VOCs, odor-free, and permeable to water vapor, it can be applied on interior and exterior concrete surfaces and over epoxy coatings. Mapei Corp. 800-426-2734. www.mapei.us. World of Concrete Booth S10339.
Polymer Microtopping in Bags Rather than a conventional liquid polymer, Microtopping DP is based on a unique terpolymer (three separate monomers that are polymerized and reacted together). Water added on the jobsite activates the polymers, saving the expense of shipping the liquid portion and eliminating an expensive DOT-compliant 5-gal. plastic pail. It also uses calcium carbonate aggregates in lieu of silica, increasing jobsite safety, and has excellent working properties. Miracote, Division of Crossfield Products Corp. 310-886-9100. www.miracote.com. World of Concrete Booth S10354.
Cure-and-Seal Compound Available in two gloss levels, regular and high gloss, Certi-Vex AC Super Seal VOC is a ready-to-use, low-VOC, solvent-based curing and sealing compound for fresh and existing concrete surfaces. It leaves a clear, hard, protective coating and is an excellent cure material for long-term concrete performance. Because of the low VOC content, the product may be used in every state, including California, and can be referenced in seeking LEED certification. Vexcon Chemicals. 888-839-2661. www.vexcon.com. World of Concrete Booth S11127.
Decorative Spiked Shoes Designed to keep from puncturing primer coats in decorative applications, the Rounded Tip Flexible Bed Spiked Shoes are much safer than rigid platform spiked shoes. Available in four sizes, they fit over work shoes or boots. They have toe and heel guards, feature a snap-lock buckle system, and provide comfort, control, and balance. Midwest Rake Co. 800-815-7253. www.midwestrake.com. World of Concrete Booth S11355.
Cementitious Cabinet Resurfacing Cabinet Crete is a high-strength cementitious kitchen cabinet resurfacing system that offers the look of marble, granite, bronze, or copper. Tropical colorations can be achieved in as little as one hour from application. The cementitious resurfacing effects cost less than standard cabinet resurfacing and are faster to apply. With the Cabinet Crete system, a typical kitchen cabinet resurfacing project can be completed in one full workday. Something Better Company. 800-324-1719. www.betterpaths.com. World of Concrete Booth S12900.
Quick Industrial Grade Floor Coating The patent pending Professional Polyurea Floor Coating is an industrial grade system that allows you to finish a floor in hours rather than days. The surface is able to handle foot traffic in just 4 to 8 hours and vehicle traffic within 24 hours, providing the durability and speed that only polyurea can offer. Applying the system does not require any special training or expensive equipment. Rock Solid Floors / Citadel Floor Finishing Systems. 866-765-4474. www.rocksolidfloors.com. World of Concrete Booth S13605.
One Polisher for Many Surfaces The first burnisher designed with the concrete polishing and refresh market in mind, the propane-powered EnviroPro WA27 has been engineered to apply extra head weight while refreshing the shine on polished concrete. It is adjusted easily to provide lighter head weight for traditional floor polishing as well. The EnviroPro WA27 increases floor temperature as needed for modern concrete densifier and guard products and captures airborne dust particulates with a patented built-in active vacuum filter system. Eagle Solutions. 800-633-0519. www.eaglefloorsolutions.com. World of Concrete Booth S20425.
All-in-One Primer and Overlay Economical and simple to apply, RubberDecky is a liquid overlay that installs without odor, noise, or mess. This attractive "green" waterproof deck-and-wall coating adheres directly to all substrates, even painted concrete, wood, cut-back glue, tile, linoleum, and VCT. The product is based on the company's SeamsPerfect primer with the addition of grit and sealer. Specialty Solutions Manufacturing Inc. 718-736-8477. www.ssmincorporated.com. World of Concrete Booth S21615.
Overlay with Integral Color S-120 Color-Bond is an integrally colored, water-based stampable overlay. It can be applied up to 1/8 in. thick in a single application, and can be stamped at a 1/8-in. depth. Also available without color for self-pigmenting. Super-Krete International Inc. 800-995-1716. www.superkrete.com. World of Concrete Booth S21828.
Photo-Engraved Formliners Almost any image in standard graphic format can be turned into one, or a series, of formliners for cast-in-place or precast concrete. The photo-engraving process uses a computer-based method and a special CNC milling machine for transferring scanned image data into 256 gray scales and transferring the image to the elastic formliner. The resulting surface pattern can vary from fine to coarse depending on the resolution of the image. Nawkaw Corporation/Reckli. 800-905-2692. www.nawkaw.com. World of Concrete Booth S22136.
Acidless Concrete Color GemStain looks and produces results exactly like an acid stain but contains no acids. It is not a dye or a concrete stain, but reacts identically to hydrochloric acid-based stains. The product will not hurt users or the environment. Concrete Coatings Inc. 800-443-2871. www.concretecoatingsinc.com. World of Concrete Booth O40727.