Author: Concrete Decor Staff

Seal-Krete announces new high performance metallics

Seal-Krete has introduced s a new line of metallic pigments for use with Seal-Krete High Performance Epoxy-Shell seamless concrete floor systems. The new metallic pigments transform ordinary concrete floors in commercial, retail and residential settings into modern, upscale surfaces with the look of copper, silver, aged bronze, nickel and other […]

Dur-A-Flex launches new UV resistant urethane topcoat

Dur-A-Flex Inc. announced the addition of Poly-Crete Color-Fast topcoat to its already popular line of cementitious urethane flooring systems. Formulated to retain its color throughout the life of the floor, this UV-resistant topcoat is a critical component in the Poly-Crete flooring system, found most notably in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and […]

Proposed ASTM Concrete Standard to Aid in Determination of Harmful and Non-Harmful Fines in Concrete Aggregate

Research and field experience have shown that fines free of clay and other harmful materials can be non-detrimental, and even beneficial, for concrete properties. A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful fines in construction aggregate. ASTM WK36804, Test Method for Rapid Determination […]

Oldcastle Architectural launches Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers

Oldcastle Architectural has created Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers, a collection of high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry units whose designs reflect timeless aesthetic appeal with artisan, hand-cut appearances. “The Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers collection brings six of our artisan designs together in one place as a solution to designers, architects and […]

New decorative concrete sealer avoids bubbling problems common to low-VOC products

ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a low-VOC decorative concrete sealer that provides 200 – 300 percent more working time during application. Stamped & Decorative Concrete Sealer 400A is specifically formulated to be slow-evaporating for easier application, and eliminate bubbles associated with the fast-drying solvents commonly used in low-VOC sealers. The sealer […]