Kemiko Concrete Products Inc. has added a new wax, Stone Tone Wax II, to its list of LEED-compliant products. Epmar Corp., manufacturer of Kemiko concrete stains and topcoats, developed Stone Tone Wax II, which is waterborne and applied the same way as the previous Stone Tone Wax. Stone Tone Wax […]
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.
Award-winning Pulse-Bac improved
The Pulse-Bac 1300 dust vacuum from CDCLarue Industries Inc., which was recognized as a Most Innovative Product at World of Concrete twice, has undergone improvements. It is now available with a Tangential Bypass motor, capable of generating over 185 CFM with 89 inches of lift. Pulling only 12.1 amps on […]
ProSpec’s lightweight mortar
ProSpec, Bonsal American’s brand of professionally specified products, has introduced PermaFlex Lite 525, a lightweight thin-set mortar for tile and natural stone installations. The morter’s lightweight technology allows a 25-pound bag of mix to offer the same coverage as a 50-pound bag of traditional mortar. It also incorporates post-consumer recycled […]
An alternative to stains and dyes
The Cyrl-A-Stain concrete coloring system from Dur-A-Flex Inc. is a topical system that claims to provide the affordable and decorative beauty of stained or dyed concrete without the limitations and maintenance costs of traditional stains. Cryl-A-Stain is high-wear and low maintenance. The system consists of two to three coats that […]
Polyurea prevents erosion
Chemline Inc. has announced the development of Chemthane 6050, a spray-applied, zero-VOC polyurea coating for steel or concrete walls, floors and tanks. The Chemthane 6050 coating is a specially formulated polyurea that produces a seamless membrane and is ideal for containing leaks and spills of wastewater, fuels and many chemicals […]
Self-leveling Lasers from DeWalt
DeWalt has launched its new family of self-leveling rotary lasers for interior and exterior use (DW074 and DW079) and exterior-only use (DW078). The DW078 and DW079 are designed with an automatic horizontal self-leveling system that provides accuracy at plus or minus 1/8 inch per 100 feet, while the DW074 is […]
An environmentally friendly microtopping
Crossfield Products Corp. has developed Miracote MicroTop DP, a microtopping that is “greener” than a conventional topping. Rather than using a conventional liquid polymer, MicroTop DP is based on a unique terpolymer (three separate monomers that are polymerized and reacted together). MicroTop DP is available in two aggregate blends — […]
Polishing packages from Kut-Rite
Kut-Rite Mfg. has developed grinder and polisher kits, an easy way for newer contractors to purchase surface preparation tools. Grinder and polisher kits include every model of grinder and polisher offered by Kut-Rite. Currently the four kit levels are: Prep Economy, Prep Premium, Polish Economy and Polish Premium. Kut-Rite grinder […]
ProSpec introduces crack isolation systems
ProSpec, Bonsal American’s brand of professionally specified construction products, has introduced Flex-Guard and Speed-Flex, environmentally friendly crack isolation systems designed to isolate horizontal substrate movement. T hese low-profile systems install quickly and easily with no priming required. To install, remove the paper backing and let the system adhere to concrete, […]
Anvil Paints & Coatings introduces primer
Anvil Paints & Coatings has introduced Anvil 1750 High Performance Water Borne Grip-Tite Bonding Primer, a specially formulated bonding primer that penetrates into concrete and forms a surface that improves the adhesion, workability and durability of the topcoat. The primer can be used on interior and exterior surfaces, painted and […]