Oliver “Skip” Dulle Jr. of St. Louis was presented with ACI’s Distinguished Achievement Award at the ACI Fall 2008 Convention in St. Louis. The award is given to ACI nonmembers who have made notable contributions to the advancement of the concrete industry. Dulle serves as executive director for the Concrete […]
Author: Concrete Decor Staff
New ACI publications released
The American Concrete Institute has announced the availability of five new publications covering new concrete-related information and technology. Titles are: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary (Metric Version) (318M-08), Report on Behavior of Fresh Concrete During Vibration (309.1R- 08), Guide to Portland Cement-Based Plaster (524R-08), Specification for Type […]
American Concrete Institute Philippines, India get certification programs
The American Concrete Institute recently approved the initiation of ACI certification programs in the Philippines and India, increasing the total number of countries outside of the United States where ACI certification programs are regularly offered to 19. ACI certification examinations (and training, if offered) are administered by local sponsoring groups, […]
Sto Corp. meets low VOC regulations
Sto Corp., a leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, has announced that the majority of its coatings line of building products has been adjusted to meet new low- VOC regulations that went into effect in southern California this past summer. There are a number of Sto products affected by […]
A multipurpose leveling tool
Masonry and concrete workers now have access to a single tool that performs the functions needed in leveling, plumbing, squaring and measuring projects. Level Best2 utilizes two opposing level bubbles, a perfect 90-degree angle, and a ruler. Masonry and concrete contractors can plumb, level and square building foundations, sidewalk and […]
Alpha adds nine
Alpha Professional Tools has expanded its line of products by developing nine new tools for the concrete industry. The list includes the Ecogrinder, a high-performance grinder with a builtin vacuum system. Its unique slide cover allows the Ecogrinder grinding wheel to grind all the way up to a wall. The […]
Self-leveling concrete topping from Ardex
Ardex Engineered Cements has launched a new self-leveling concrete for outdoor applications — Ardex K 301 Exterior Self-Leveling Concrete Topping and Underlayment. Ardex K 301 is a portland cementbased product for fast-track resurfacing and smoothing of concrete. The product is an ideal concrete wear surface or underlayment for commercial, light […]
QC releases water-based stains
Renew by QC is a new line of nonhazardous, water-based penetrating concrete staining products that are free of acids or acrylics. The line consists of: Renew by QC Solid Color Concrete Stain, Renew by QC Translucent Stain, Renew by QC Primer, and Renew by QC Color Additive. Offered by QC […]
A coating blend from Anvil
Anvil Paints & Coatings Inc. has introduced Anvil 1700 High Performance Epoxy Show Coat concrete and garage floor paint for use on interior and exterior, painted or unpainted concrete surfaces. Its durable acrylic and epoxy formula delivers a solid-color satin finish that is highly resistant to hot automobile tires as […]
Stoneage offers kneel board, mesh dispenser
Stoneage Concrete Tools has released two new tools for the trade — Quickdisc and E-Z Mesh. The Quickdisc allows a person to slide effortlessly when floating or troweling concrete. The kneeling board has a wide, 22-inch-diameter base to avoid sinking, and a bowed aluminum bottom helps keep edges out of […]