Concrete Coatings Inc. has announced a sealer that aids the curing process of freshly placed concrete. ProSeal 18 is a nonyellowing acrylic solvent-based sealer that performs like a cure-and-seal but isn’t one. Actual curing and sealing agents are usually meant as sacrificial coats and often need to be removed before […]

Amerimix, Bonsal American’s brand of commercial bulk and bagged mortars, stuccos and grouts, has introduced greencore 65=80, an environmentally friendly masonry/ stucco cement concentrate. Amerimix greencore 65=80 offers the bond strength of mortar with the workability of stucco. Greencore 65=80 uses 19 percent less material than conventional alternatives. When mixed […]

Marshalltown has acquired the complete line of products from Cleform Tool Corp. Cleform had been manufacturing tools for the construction industry since 1902, and the acquisition brings several new lines of tools and equipment to Marshalltown. These items include asphalt and seal-coating tools, Gilson mixers, and a broad line of […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute is now offering detailed plans for building a casting table. The self-study course explains the best materials to use for a casting surface, tells where to buy the best parts for constructing the casting table, and outlines step-by-step instructions for building a strong, level and durable […]

Scofield Revive Color Refresher from L.M. Scofield Co. was developed to improve the appearance of existing, unsealed exterior colored or uncolored concrete surfaces in need of refurbishment or renovation. It adds a measured amount of color to the concrete without producing a paint-like appearance. It’s ideal for contractors who want […]

The International Surface Fabricators Association has announced that the first annual trade show and conference of the International Countertop Expo, held in Las Vegas, February 7-10, attracted visitors from 17 countries. In addition to a conference program that covered many aspects of running a fabrication business, ICE featured live countertop […]

GrayAgain LLC has released GrayAgain Colored Rinse Water Solution, which is designed to significantly reduce the amount of hazardous wash water produced and time spent cleaning a concrete mixing drum following the use of integrally colored concrete. GrayAgain is a colored rinse-water solution that turns colored concrete back to gray […]

Flat Out Countertop Mix is a new fast-setting twocomponent cementitious concrete mix from Butterfield Color. This mix is glass-fiber reinforced, polymer-modified and self-consolidating. It is designed for quick production of panmolded countertops, tabletops, concrete panels and other architectural precast shapes and pieces. After about three hours a piece will be […]

Sto Corp. is now certified as a Licensed Manufacturer with EIFS Quality Assurance Program Inc. The EIFS Quality Assurance Program was established in Canada to provide project owners and contractors the assurance that the materials and installation of an exterior insulation and finish system will meet the high standards of […]