FAQs
1. What product can I use to adhere polystyrene mouldings to concrete/timber?
A:
Fullers Toolbox because it has no known solvents that would eat through the polystyrene
2. What product could I use to clean concrete off windows, colourbond & tools?
A:
CSS Crete Off is the perfect product as it is a 100% biodegradable concrete dissolver
3. What is the best way to hang threaded rod?
A:
Powers Fasteners Vertigos have an internal thread for your rod and a fixing end to go into concrete, steel or timber
4. I need to waterproof my house but want a straight forward quality product?
A:
Sika Elastic 400BN is a one complete Polyurethane, UV resistant, high elastic waterproofing membrane which meets AS3740-2004 ‘Waterproofing of wet area within residential buildings’
5. What screws can I wuse to screw hardwood without pre-drilling and close to the water?
A:
Bremick 316 stainless vortex screws (50mm & 65mm) will both pre-drill and countersink into all hardwoods, saving time and money
6. I need a fast setting grout for a pool fence?
A:
Epirez Instant Grout
7. I need to waterproof my timber retaing wall/brickwork?
A:
Sikatite BE
8. I need to grout my glass for a pool fence?
A:
Sika 212HES
9. I need to lay overlay timber flooring to timber and concrete?
A:
Sikabond T55j Polyurathane adhesive and Sika Primer MB for priming of concrete, to act as a moisture barrier.
10. I need a product to bond new concrete to old
A:
Epirez 133 Concrete binder
11. What can IO use for grinding down concrete?
A:
Tyrolit double row grinding discs
12. What product can I use for gluing timber flooring?
A:
Sikabond T55J
13. What product should I use for repairing hairline cracks in concrete?
A:
Epirez crack repair epoxy (123)
14. What product should I use for chemical resistance?
A:
Sikaflex Tank
15. What sealant for concrete joints is best for fire proofing?
A:
HB Fuller Firesound
16. What can I use for sealing a garage floor?
A:
Sikafloor Duraseal
17. What product can I use for bonding old concrete to new?
A:
Epirez GP Epoxy Mortar Binder (133)
18. What screws can I use for drilling through 10mm steel?
A:
‘A’ series 500 self drilling screws
19. What laser can I use for doing grades?
A:
Topcon RL-SV2S Dual Grade laser
20. What can I use to remove cured concrete off my tools?
A:
CSS Crete Off
21. What sealant to use for joints exposed to chemicals?
A:
Sikaflex Tank
22. Best mechanical anchor for hollow bricks?
A:
Powers screw bolt
23. What product do I use for vertical patching?
A:
Penatech HB80 with rndergrip B primer
24. Brushable product for waterproofing a retaining wall?
A:
Tremco Hydroseal/Pabkote 3
26. What is the difference between REO 502J and 101 Chemset?
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REO 502J is an Epoxt resin for reobar or smooth rod and concrete core holes and 101 Chemst is a polyester Epoxy for threaded rod
27. What is the best way of fastening Bondex to steel with a Formaster and what drive pin should I use?
A:
Ramset SBR9 pin with a red charge
28. Using a Formaster and it does not have enough strength or power. Do I need a stronger charge?
A:
How thick is the material and what length pin are you using? The concrete may be too hard. Try going down to a 65mm pin not a stronger charge
29. What is the difference between SDS and SDS Max? I don’t know what drill I have.
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SDS – 5mm – 26mm small slotted shank. SDS Max – 12mm – 40mm Heavy shank.
30. I only have a Ramset Chemset gun. I don’t want to buy a new gun but want to use Infaset or KF2.
A:
Bring your gun into Kencor Sales and we will adjust the gun with a Dynabolt head
31. What product do I use for sealing concrete panels?
A:
Sikaflex Pro sealant
32. I require a rotary drill for drilling concrete, I need something capable of drilling holes up to around 24mm?
A:
The Bosch GBH4-DFE will suit your requirements
33. What is recommended to use to level my concrete floor before I tile over the top?
A:
The ITLS Tru-level Econo Pro. You can use this product up to a thickness of 50mm and it is self levelling
34. I need to fix a stainless steel splashback in my kitchen. What do I use?
A:
HB Fuller Tool Box
35. I need a floor sealer for my garage. I would prefer a product that I can roll on and don’t have to premix.
A:
Sika Duraseal. It is available in clear, light grey and dark grey.
36. What can I use to epoxy a bar into damp concrete?
A:
Ramset REO 502
37. Are there any screws that can self drill into 10mm steel
A:
Series 500 scews
38. What blade is best for cutting concrete?
A:
Diamond Blades
39. Are there any pins for my explosive powder tool that will go into 8mm steel?
A:
Yes, SC range of pins
41. Are there any rotary hammer bits in 32mm diameter?
A:
SDS Max range
42. Are there any 18v cordless Sabre Saws?
A:
Yes, Bosch have a range
43. What would you use for outsight levelling?
A:
Topcon Levels
44. What would I use to level my concrete floor to put carpet over the top?
A:
Trulevel – A high performance fast setting, self levelling and self smoothing cementitious underlayment – specifically formulated for levelling of internal concrete floors.
45. I need a fire rated sealant for expansion joints, what is available?
A:
HB Fuller Firesound – Sealing exterior and interior construction joints that are subject to movement =/- 20% in pre-cast concrete panels, blockwork and brickwork
46. What would I use to hold a steel fixture to concrete?
A:
Ramset Dynabolt is a sleeve anchor with the ability to pull down and ensure a tight and secure anchoring of the fixture
47. Is there a product that will get into small tight gaps to fill behind a large space?
A:
Sikabon Expanding Foam is a fast curing expanding foam that is used as a fixing and insulating foam to fill gaps, blocking noise, dust, draughts and vermin.
48. Is there a drill bit that will drill through concrete and reo?
A:
Bordo Deltagon SDS Drill Bits is a tungsten carbide head drill bit which is a triple flute, five cutter head to minimise vibration when drilling through reinforcing mesh and reinforcing bar.
49. What grout do you use for under panels?
A:
Penaflow Grout
50. Where can I get all my epoxy?
A:
Kencor Sales
51. What caulk do I use on concrete panels?
A:
Sika Pro
52. What chemset do I use for damp holes?
A:
Ramset REO 502
53. What product is pick proof?
A:
Sikaflex 11FC
54. Can specifications be changed?
A:
Yes, if recommend one product or equivalent
55. When using masonry anchors can you over drill the hole depth?
A:
No, as long as you drill the recommended depth it is not a problem
56. Are all epoxies the same?
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Yes and no. They will all do the same job it all depends on the recommendations.
57. Are the correct flanges critical on Grinders?
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Yes, having incorrect sizes can cause the wheel to bend and shatter
58. Can we supply on site technical advice?
A:
Yes, companies we distribute for will come to your site or office for demonstrations or technical advice
59. What are some of the advantages of a screw bolt?
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It’s vibration resistant, can be installed at shallower embedment depths than traditional dyna/sleeve anchors reducing the chance of hitting reinforced bars/embedded cables.
60. What is Australia’s most popular rotating laser?
A:
Topcon RL-H4C
61. How can I remove concrete, mortar, grout or any other cement based products?
A:
Crete-off concrete dissolver
62. What is the difference between Sikaflex Pro and Sikaflex 11FC?
A:
The Sikaflex 11FC is both an adhesive and sealant whereas Sikaflex Pro is just a sealant.
63. What can I use to repair cracks in concrete?
A:
Crack injection epoxy, 2 part epoxy that harden to restore structural integrity, fills cracks from 0.4mm to 6mm
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