More than Xtremely Xciting, the new ‘X’ is Xactly what the world of decorative concrete has been waiting for.
What makes the ‘X’ such a big deal? It could be the fantastic new features that give the ‘X’ superior performance. It could be the ergonomic design. It could be the pointer system designed for absolute accuracy. It could be the increased durability. It could be the Made in the USA and Full One Year Warranty assurances. Or, it could be all of those.
Students at February Discovery and Training Seminar got hands-on experience with the ‘X’, so they know.
Folks attending the Concrete Decor show at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX were introduced to the ‘X’ so they found out too.
Soon you’ll know. THE tool + THE system = 10,000 Designs.
Blastin’ Betty, star of Blast Force Systems, is the number one choice for floor preparation in a decorative concrete project. This easy to use blast force machine will quickly remove almost anything stuck on concrete.
Blast away —
Old carpet glue
Sealers – no matter how ancient
Paint marks
Existing acid or pigmented stains
Pigmented concrete dyes
Epoxy coatings
Overlay coatings
Just remember to not go too fast or you could bounce over the surface and create an uneven blast, and don’t go too slow or you could blast away more of the concrete surface than you would like.
Also, be sure to go in multiple directions on the concrete in order to get a nice evenly blasted surface.
Blastin’ Betty is a ‘powerful gal’ to have on your team. Tim Boyles of Concrete Relief in Oakland, TN, prepped 1002 sq. ft. of concrete in approximately 5 hours with Blastin’ Betty and the PulseBac vacuum system. “Blastin’ Betty Does Site Prep | Concrete Relief in Oakland, TN”
If you have any questions, feel free to call Chris Mirabal, our tech specialist at 1-800-884-2114 x106, or email him at chris@engraveacrete.com. You’re welcome to ask questions in the comment area below or on our Facebook page.
When Blastin’ Betty is done prepping the floors, she can work magic with a template to create a beautiful design on that same floor.
KaleidoCrete Systems‘ Barracuda doesn’t hang out in the ocean, but is right at home in the decorative concrete toolbox.
Weighing in at a handy six pounds and rated as a mid-sized concrete engraver, the Barracuda is adept at cutting designs with fine detail.
The specially designed head permits access to most small openings.
Decorative concrete engravers have been known to use the Barracuda for freehand cutting, but it shines the brightest when working with template patterns. Single templates teamed with the Barracuda are the topic of this short video.
Barracuda was involved in restoration projects at Alcatraz after being invited to “offer expertise on mechanical texturing of concrete” according to Chip Cheagle. The goal was to create patches of concrete during the restoration activity, then texture their surface to match the old concrete. Learn more about the days when we thought Chip Cheagle might be behind bars.
KaleidoCrete Barracuda bites the concrete to reveal the chosen design. This whole system of tools is useful when working with old, ugly concrete because the 2000 tiny bites per minute delivered by the Barracuda reveal the low maintenance beauty of existing concrete. The results are delightful floors and dramatic walls.
Barracuda has two handy accessories. The Barracuda Vacuum Attachment and the Barracuda Stand Up Conversion. Dust control is an important selling point for your engraving work — appealing to the customers, the neighbors and your lungs. The Stand Up Conversion accessory will draw appreciation from your back.
Barracuda joins Shark and Wasp in the KaleidoCrete System to offer these benefits…
economical – great for horizontal or vertical applications and multiple surfaces. Easy to learn and easy to use so you get the job done quickly.
green – uses the concrete that’s already there so there’s no ripping out and replacing existing concrete or covering with an expensive overlay.
efficient – quickly engraves designs with fine detail regardless of the weather.
Call 800-884-2114 today to learn more about Barracuda and what it has to offer decorative concrete.
At the Engrave-A-Crete Discovery & Training Seminar, you’ll learn decorative concrete techniques, tips & tricks, and you’ll also learn how to use the decorative concrete engraving tools from Engrave-A-Crete.
KaleidoCrete can be used indoors or out, commercial or residential. The process includes changing the color of the concrete, then a pattern is actually engraved and cut into the hard concrete with a the Shark or Barracuda, and touch-up is done with the Wasp.
Concrete of any age can be changed to thousands of patterns and designs. Hundreds of borders and custom logos can be engraved into the concrete.
Existing concrete can look like glossy hexagon shaped marble tile, dull old clay bricks, or multi-hued flagstone.
An existing concrete entry way look like a southwestern rug. Carve a Celtic knot centerpiece in a circular driveway or accent borders with Egyptian hieroglyphs. The possibilities are virtually unlimited.
Buy Blastin’ Betty and get $900 worth of accessories ABSOLUTELY FREE! Take control of tough floor prep jobs with Blastin’ Betty, the strong, dependable blast machine that removes even the most stubborn glues, mastics and stains.
Stick it to Uncle Sam! Have Blastin’ Betty up and running by the end of 2011, and you can write off 100% of the purchase price. It’s a win-win situation – with the Blastin’ Betty Propack you get the best floor prep machine money can buy and a tax break too. See Section 179 tax info here.
More than Xtremely Xciting, the new ‘X’ is Xactly what the world of decorative concrete has been waiting for. 
