Kingdom Products has released a series of overlayment and resurfacing products for the professional contractor. The first is Kingdom’s Vertical Wall Mix, which is engineered to be both lightweight and exceptionally strong. Its formula offers strong adhesion and workability. It can be built up to 3 inches thick in one […]
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
Company touts limestone-based overlay, stone veneer
BrazoStone was founded in 2012 as a manufacturer of high- quality crushed limestone-based products and has more recently introduced itself to the greater decorative concrete industry. The new company has the advantage of coming to market with a long-term proven performer in its lineup: Surface Overlay, a unique overlay system […]
H&C adds microtopping to product line
H&C Concrete has added a microtopping to its line of decorative concrete products. H&C Micro-Topping is an extremely thin cementitious topping ideal for interior applications. It is designed for horizontal surfaces and can be used in conjunction with H&C Decorative Stains and Sealers to create a smooth architectural finish. H&C […]
Floor-work helper Racatac now boasts more comfortable seat
Racatac Products Inc. has improved its Racatac models with a new larger comfort seat. This follows the recent addition of new EVA kneepads, which are waterproof, flexible and very durable. Two Racatac models are available with a chest support that is fully adjustable and has been designed to connect and […]
Influential concrete writer-editor Mary “M.K.” Hurd passes away
Mary Hurd, one of the most influential writers and editors to specialize in concrete, passed away in September at age 87. Hurd is best known for writing every edition of the American Concrete Institute’s “Formwork for Concrete, SP-4,” considered the definitive book about structural concrete practices. The first edition was […]
New resurfacing and vertical overlays from Kingdom Products
Kingdom Products has released a series of overlayment and resurfacing products for the professional contractor. The first is Kingdom’s Vertical Wall Mix, which is engineered to be both lightweight and exceptionally strong. Its formula offers strong adhesion and workability. It can be built up to 3 inches thick in one […]
Use silica fume to make brighter, stronger concrete
Technical Silica Co. is formally introducing BriteFume to the general public. The white amorphous silica fume is used to create high-performance decorative concrete. While BriteFume has been available to a select number of users for some time, it has only recently been fully released to market, with a finalized trademark […]
NEW faces in October 2013
Donnie Denton, service center manager for Atlanta, Husqvarna Construction Products Robert Dorris, service, Concrete Solutions and Supply (San Diego) Sean Dunn, sales representative for Texas, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems Lee Dzierzanowski, business development manager – West, Dur-A-Flex Inc. Jeff Iafornaro, district manager for New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Husqvarna […]
Quikrete now offering decorative concrete products
With the nation’s growing interest in home design projects, The Quikrete Companies has introduced a new comprehensive suite of advanced formula concrete décor products including stains, sealers, coatings and cleaners. These products are designed to help homeowners easily transform garage floors, foyers, laundry rooms, patios, sidewalks, pool decks and other […]
Seal-Once offers toxin-free waterproofing
Seal-Once from New Image Coatings incorporates a breakthrough micro surface particle formula that penetrates deep beneath surfaces creating a non-film forming finish without altering color or appearance. It is non-toxic and contains zero VOC’s. Seal-Once will not harm, plants, pets or livestock and will not damage glass, plastic, metal or […]