We here at Concrete Decor always welcome submissions of photos from concrete artisans around the world. When we received a particularly attractive batch from an artist in Argentina, we decided to share them with you.
Author: Concrete Decor Staff
New Coatings and Sealers Created With Nanotechnology
Inspired by a desire to develop and utilize responsible chemistry for the environment, a group of scientists and chemists teamed up to create Evolution Surface Solutions. Now, after seven years of product testing, Evolution Surface Solutions has released their line of TruNano Sealers & Coatings, which is made up of five sealers, six coatings and two additives.
How the International Green Construction Code Affects You
Most of the requirements in the IGCC that could apply to decorative concrete are not really that new, and often they are things you already do.
Mapei adds features to website
Mapei has retooled its United States website. The recent launch highlights the results of careful listening to the needs of customers combined with state-of-the art website design. Mapei has added a tutorial for contractors and architects that helps them better understand the components of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and […]
SASE updates website
SASE Co. Inc. has launched an improved website. The website off ers many of the same features as before, but now includes complete diamond line listings, accessory information, news and expanded product descriptions. Accessibility has also increased, as the new site is HTML-based instead of utilizing Flash programming. The “Downloads” […]
MIT research sets new life-cycle assessment model standard
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has released preliminary research findings that will help set a new standard in life-cycle assessment modeling. The studies, which are part of an ongoing research initiative at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, will quantify the cradle-to-grave environmental costs of paving and building materials and will […]
A concrete mixer for Haiti
Haiti produces some of the poorest concrete in the world. They skimp on cement and mix the materials on the ground using shovels. Following the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Cart-Away Concrete Systems Inc. took up the challenge to improve the quality of concrete in the country. A five-man team […]
Wood, Water and Concrete in a Modern Bathroom
Mike Moncrieff and his Bellingham, Wash., company, New Edge Design, submitted these photos of a concrete shower to our most recent Concrete Countertop Design Competition. We reluctantly decided shower installs couldn’t compete in a countertop contest. In all other respects, this is top-notch work.
Allen to build Miller Power Buggies
Allen Engineering Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Miller Power Buggy line from Th e Miller Spreader Co. Upon completion of the acquisition, AEC will begin manufacturing both the walk-behind and ride-on Miller Power Buggies in their factory in Paragould, Ark. Th e Miller Power Buggy line […]
Secrets to Maintaining Concrete Color Consistency in Large Integral Installations
There are some unspoken secrets to maintaining color consistency in large integrally colored jobs and we are sharing those with you.
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