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Extra-wide floats cover more surface area

Marshalltown has released an entire new line of tough, lightweight magnesium hand floats. Called “The Hog,” these new floats feature a massive 33⁄4-inch wide blade that covers more surface area and wears longer.

Mixer fits in the trunk of your car

The new Mix-N-Go mixer from Multiquip is ideal for a variety of job applications, including small footings and bases, binding block and concrete patching.

Chusid named CSI Fellow

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Michael T. Chusid, of Encino, Calif., became a Fellow of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) in April. Fellowship is among CSI’s most prestigious honors.

Terrazzo Finds a New Home as Kitchen Countertops

Vol. 4 No. 2 - April/May 2004 Concrete Countertops by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

On the heels of the concrete countertop trend, terrazzo is making its way into the kitchen. Steve Jarred, a field representative for Mason Supply Co. in Eugene, Ore., says one of the most popular applications for terrazzo in the Pacific Northwest right now is for countertops.

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MAPEI celebrates 25 years in Canada

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MAPEI is proud to announce that it has successfully completed 25 years of business in Canada. The parent company, MAPEI Group, was initially launched in 1937.

USG offers info on sustainable products

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Responding to the construction industry’s interest in sustainable construction, USG Corp. has expanded the Environmental Responsibility section of its Web site (www.usg.com).

A-H Stained Glass Floor System: High-Gloss Film for Concrete Floors

Vol. 4 No. 2 - April/May 2004 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The A-H Stained Glass Floor System, from Anti-Hydro International, is a solventbased system that creates a vibrant-colored, transparent, high-gloss film for concrete and masonry floors.

The coating, which goes on in four layers, contains no pigments and creates beautiful colors by changing the refractive index of light, like a precious stone.

Quick Imprint Liners: Reusable Form Liners for Many Concrete Applications

Tools & Equipment Vol. 4 No. 2 - April/May 2004 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Quick-Imprint creates a reusable form liners — for tilt-up, downcast, and vertical precast pours — enabling an imprint finish on both sides of the walls.

Goodstuff Products Multi Surface Urethane

Concrete Coatings Vol. 4 No. 3 - June/July 2004 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Multi Surface Urethane #275, from The Goodstuff Products, is a water-based, low-odor, low-VOC, clear urethane finish. Easy to apply and fast-drying, this high-quality finish works well on concrete countertops, floors, ceramic tile, vertical surfaces and other interior and exterior surfaces, including wood and some natural stone.

Tried and True Recipes for Concrete Homes

Building with Concrete Vol. 4 No. 2 - April/May 2004 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Just like there’s more than one way to make chocolate chip cookies, there are plenty of ways to build concrete homes with satisfying results. Here’s a synopsis of the main options on the market.