Seal-Once from New Image Coatings incorporates a breakthrough micro surface particle formula that penetrates deep beneath surfaces creating a non-film forming finish without altering color or appearance. It is non-toxic and contains zero VOC’s. Seal-Once will not harm, plants, pets or livestock and will not damage glass, plastic, metal or […]
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Polaris acquires HTC Sweden AB
Polaris Private Equity, a leading Danish/Swedish midmarket private equity investor, has successfully acquired HTC Sweden AB, a global developer and manufacturer of professional floor grinding systems and floor solutions. Polaris has acquired the company from Håkan and Gunn Thysell, who founded HTC in 1987. 3i Group and former management, who […]
Color-crazy Concrete Floors at The Stain Store in Austin, Texas
At The Stain Store’s new location in north Austin, Texas, 600 square feet of flooring in the showroom and tool room was overlaid with Miracote MPC, scored with curved joints, then stained with Mirastain II alcohol-based stain, Butterfield Elements. Stain Store’s own metallics were used in the tool room.
PCA on cement-use growth: Next year for sure
A Portland Cement Association news release, dated Sept. 12, 2013: An unusually wet spring and early summer dampened cement consumption for the first quarter of 2013, but did not put a wet blanket on the opportunity for strong growth in the construction sector in 2014 and beyond. According to the […]
Concrete Countertop Solutions offers new Liqui-Crete System
Concrete Countertop Solutions Inc. has announced the debut of their Liqui-Crete System. This new system features a heavy-duty fiberglass mesh reinforcement held in place with the new Z Clip and a new highly flowable fiber fortified concrete add mixture called Z Liqui-Crete. Z Liqui-Crete contains a proprietary blend of specially […]
CIM Program requests donations for auction at 2014 World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — is seeking donations for their ninth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, at […]
WerkMaster’s new versatile Titan XT machine
The WerkMaster Titan XT is an aggressive surface prep machine designed to exceed the needs of the professional contractor. The Titan XT is used for commercial, residential, and maintenance projects and is available in 230-volt or 460-volt models. It acts as a grinder, stripper, sander, buffer, burnisher, polisher and edger. […]
New Walttools stamps are Brickform-friendly
Walttools has just released a BC line of custom concrete stamps that are fully compatible with Brickform’s Ashlar Cut Slate, Random Stone and London Cobble patterns. The BC stamps feature textures and stones that are designed to compliment and improve the look of the Brickform stamps by mixing up the […]
Limestone-based overlay and veneer
BrazoStone was founded in 2012 as a manufacturer of high-quality crushed limestone-based products and has recently introduced itself to the market. The new company has the advantage of coming to market with a long-term proven performer in its lineup: Surface Overlay, a unique overlay system that has been beautifying horizontal […]
Easily transportable samples from H&C
H&C has launched its Hard Sample Box Series, featuring H&C stains, dyes and color packs. The samples are 2 inches by 2 inches and are packaged in boxes that are easy to carry and store. Every sample includes on its backside the decorative color system used to create the sample. […]