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Several new products from The Quikcrete Cos. Inc. will be of interest to decorative concrete contractors. Quikrete Etching Stain provides a multitoned finish that compares with weathered marble, natural stone or marble. It’s available in rich earth tones, including Coffee, Tan and Olive, which are permanently imprinted into the concrete […]
Decorative grates made of cast iron look impressive. But too often, they’re also expensive, so they aren’t considered for any projects but those with the largest budgets. A company called Iron Age Designs hopes to change that. Iron Age grates are manufactured using cost-efficient Danish technology, so they can be […]
Bob Harris is probably best known as founder and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute. But one of his side passions is faux finishing.
Based in Seattle, The Plastiform Co. is distributing concrete flatwork forms called Plastiform that have some differences from Green Plastics’ PlastiForm. The Seattle forms boast newly designed clamps, as well as connector rods for strong end-to-end connections. The board slot and base of the clamp have been reshaped to make […]
Invented in 1986 and patented by Green Plastics, a Santa Ysabel, Calif., company, PlastiForm was the first nail-free flatwork forming system on the market. It is guaranteed for 7 years of work life. PlastiForm is available in 2-by-4, 2-by-6, 2-by-8, 2-by-10 and 2-by-12 sizes, as well as lengths of 12 […]
Stegmeier wall cap and pool edge forms are made from expanded polystyrene, so they can be compressed into a radius with the help of fiberglass-reinforced bending and strapping tape that is included in the package. The wall cap forms are available in five architectural profiles. Features include a shoulder that […]
Pacific Formliner is a flexible, unbreakable and reusable form for creating decorative architectural profiles in all types of concrete. It can be used to create steps, pool edges, wall caps and countertops in any poured-in-place concrete applications. These durable forms are available in 6-inch and 7 1/2- inch heights. Custom […]
Metal Forms Corp.’s Xtra Flex Radius Forms are a breakthrough concrete forming system designed to easily shape extra- tight radii (down to 6 inches) for walkways, patios, curbs and decorative flatwork. The system offers a long-lasting, nailfree alternative to forming radiuses with less durable and labor- intensive Masonite, plywood or […]
The unique Poly Meta Forms system utilizes plastic forms in conjunction with steel stake pockets to help place all types of concrete. They are available as both straight and radius forms. These lightweight forms are easy to set, strip and transport. They are moisture-resistant, so they will not rot, splinter […]
Reward Wall Systems recently named the recipients of the company’s 2006 Project Awards. An Outstanding Education award was given to Construction Supply Centers for the Timber Ridge Gymnasium in Winchester, Va. The project, a 28,000-square-foot gymnasium in a private school for troubled youth, was the first self-performed job by Ricketts […]
