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Clark joins OKON

Linda Clark is the new director of national retail sales for OKON Inc. Clark brings extensive experience in corporate account development and will be responsible for spearheading the advancement of OKON’s retail market business.

SlabSaver Is the New Revolution in Concrete Cutting

Multiquip offers a concrete saw for multi-purpose concrete cutting. The 102-pound SlabSaver device is ideally suited for commercial green and cured concrete cutting, asphalt cutting, and detailed decorative work. The saw offers a host of performance-enhancing features in a compact lightweight package, including a front and rear pointer that drops […]

Wacker expands ride-on trowel line

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Wacker has recently introduced two new ride-on trowel models. The company offers a line of finishing machines that offer overlapping and nonoverlapping operation on the same machine. A 36-inch model and a 48-inch model have been added to the CRT (Concrete Ride-On Trowel) line. Both of these high-speed models feature […]

Sparkle Grain System for Eye-Catching Concrete

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Concrete Placing by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Sparkle Grain System is an eye-catching, black sparkle concrete finish that can be applied with color hardeners or by itself.It aids with slip resistance and is designed for sidewalks, driveways, ramps, public buildings, wineries, schools, etc., to name a few.

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Additional “Tools” for the Concrete Faux Rock Trade

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Tools & Equipment Vertical & Carved Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

In general, if you work with concrete now, you likely have the tools you’ll need to create synthetic rocks, but here are a few items that might make the job a little easier. Start with some proper training, especially if creating synthetic rock is new for you, or you’re moving […]

Plastiform Flexible Plastic Forms for Curved Concrete

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Concrete Placing by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Forming requirements for decorative concrete often involve radius and curved sections. Plastiform™ concrete forms can be used to set up curves as small as a 3-foot bend radius. The forms are very quick to setup using a cam-lock clamp that fastens the forms to stakes.

Decorative Concrete Techniques: Acid Etching Concrete

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

From start to finish follow these techniques to achieve the perfect acid etched concrete design.

Innovative Self-Leveling Terrazzo and Decorative Overlayment Process by Deco Pour

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Deco Pour is an innovative self-leveling terrazzo and decorative overlayment process. This enhanced industrial overlayment is poured thin by using a patent pending integral additive called HDS 2001. Overlayments without this additive are typically softer and will not allow for proper seeding and machine honing of the surface.

Decorative Concrete Techniques: Faux Rock Tricks-of-the-Trade

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

A comprehensive list of important aspects of the faux rock trade. From tool choice to customer expectations, here are some tried and true tips, tricks and techniques to take your faux rock skill to the next level

Wacker Introduces a Revolutionary New Oil-injected Rammer

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Wacker offers oil- injected rammers. Using a patented oil-injection system, the oil-injected rammers can: run up to 65 hours on a single tank of oil offer 120:1 fuel/oil ratio prevent spark plug fouling and carbon buildup prevent fumes, smoke, and straight gas damage to engine meet EPA’s 2004 stringent engine […]