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We usually don’t post photos of people just goofing around with samples of decorative concrete, but these pieces are wild.
The craftsman responsible is Richard DiGiacomo, owner of Europa Artisans Academy, in Phoenix, Ariz. He’s currently living and working in Wailuku, Maui.
In the 1990s, when concrete polishing took off in the United States, silicate hardener/densifiers were rarely used. Now, a concrete floor is not considered properly polished if densifier has not been applied to rejection.
Fas-Trak Industries has released the Ultra-Spray, an automated spray system that is fully pressurized and designed to save both time and labor dollars. The Ultra- Spray can be used for a number of applications, including curing and sealing compounds, form treatments, finish coats, emulsifiers, dyes and stains. It is ideal […]
Green Umbrella is releasing Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm, an environmentally friendly hybrid surface treatment that creates a durable microthin layer to seal concrete floors. Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm is perfect for broomfinished, porous and consolidated concrete surfaces, improving slip and abrasion resistance. When properly applied, the microfilm forms a breathable, […]
Arizona Polymer Flooring has introduced their latest innovative product line, Castorcrete. Castorcrete is a heavy-duty, thermalshock- resistant urethane mortar that is designed to resurface moderately deteriorated concrete and withstands extreme physical and chemical abuse. Castorcrete provides an unmatched level of performance in both durability and ease of use, giving contractors […]
Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has added the Bello Imperial Flooring system to its line of products. The Bello Imperial system is a pigmented epoxy flooring system that delivers a highly polished floor. The finished surface can be marbleized or made to look like authentic polished granite, and it can either be used […]
If you apply vertical concrete, carve concrete walls or create cast pieces, sooner or later you may have to face a painful truth: Traditional metal lath can be troublesome.
NewLook International Inc. has hired Specrete-IP Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, to support and manage its Midwest territory. Specrete is a team comprised of John Anderson and Bill Wittlinger, highly qualified sales representatives with extensive experience in the building materials and decorative concrete industry. Specrete will be primarily supporting customers in […]
DeWalt has introduced a 4 3/8-inch Wet and Dry Hand Tile Cutter (DWC860W), a portable saw designed to handle a variety of cuts in stones, tile ceramics and other materials. Ideal for tile installers, pavers, remodelers and masonry and concrete professionals, the DWC860W has the versatility contractors demand with its […]
Aztec Products Inc. has hired Mike Chiango as regional sales manager. His focus will be on growing his territory with large building-maintenance contractors, janitorial companies and a select group of product distributors. His region includes New York, New Jersey and Illinois. ? www.aztecproducts.com
