Pour-N-Restore concrete and masonry stain remover features unique Micro-Extraction Technology. Pour-NRestore removes stains from motor oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, anti-freeze, tar, wax, vegetable oil, citronella oil and food grease. It is ideal for use on driveways, garage floors, walkways, patios, factory floors, parking facilities, and similar […]

Concrete Canvas, from Specialty Concrete Products, is a self-leveling, polymer-modified overlayment that is designed for fast-track resurfacing of concrete surfaces. Available in white or gray, Concrete Canvas readily accepts acid stains and acrylic shading materials to provide a wide range of color effects. It sets quickly, and can be acid-stained […]

Kraft Tool has released its 2004 catalog, which features approximately 3,000 hand tools for the trowel trades. The company manufactures construction hand tools and accessories specifically for the concrete, masonry, drywall and plaster tradesman. To find out more, please visit www.krafttool.com or call (913) 422-4848.

Sherwin-Williams Vertical Concrete Stain is a costeffective way to add distinctive color and improved appearance to large concrete structures such as parking garages, stadium supports and tilt-up, block and stucco walls, to name a few. The coating is formulated to penetrate the surface, adding extra protection from water and weather […]

A new self-leveling portland cement-based underlayment that offers high compressive strengths and superior bonding characteristics is now available from Hacker Industries. Ideal for all types of commercial and multi-family projects, True Screed is engineered to transform cracked, uneven concrete floors into a smooth, strong surface for finished floor coverings. The […]

The ASCC has published Position Statements 10, 11 and 12 in a series of 12, on key issues of interest to concrete contractors. They are as follows: “Moisture-Sensitive Floor Coverings on Concrete Slabs” (#10); “Appearance Requirements for Concrete Slabs” (#11); “Responsibility for Buying Concrete” (#12). Copies may be ordered by […]

The NRMCA has also hired Lionel Lemay as senior director of applied engineering. A structural engineer by training, with design practice experience, Lemay most recently was managing director, market promotion at the Portland Cement Association after a long stint heading PCA’s residential concrete promotion efforts. At NRMCA, he will assist […]

The NRMCA has elected Hardy Johnson as chairman of its board of directors. Johnson, president of the Florida Business Unit of Tarmac America in Deerfield Beach, Fla., has a long history of service to the industry and the association, having served most recently as first vice chairman of the board […]

Membership in the International Concrete Repair Institute reached 1,700 during World of Concrete 2004 in Orlando. ICRI welcomed 21 new members during the four-day event and anticipates signing up many more interested attendees through a followup mailing. ICRI has enjoyed high membership retention and continued growth in challenging economic times. […]