The label “paint on steroids” has been attached to polyaspartic coatings due to the technology’s claims of high-build, fast-cure concrete floor coatings that promise gloss, low-VOC content, film toughness and long-term durability.
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Cleveland Public Square Trumps Upcoming Political Debate
The newly overhauled project took a decade of planning and is a destination that is exceptionally walkable and livable. Designed by landscape architects at James Corner Field Operations, this sleek and modern project includes more than 2 million pounds of custom precast concrete from Tectura Designs.
The Case for CSA Cements for Concrete Countertops
According to Jeffrey Girard, P.E., founder of The Concrete Countertop Institute, concrete with calcium sulphoaluminate (CSA) is the way to go for countertops.
"When I first used CSA instead of portland cement, I recognized that it offers a technological advantage," he says.
Trio Creates Heartfelt 9/11 Memorial in Watchung, New Jersey
When sculptor Seth R. Alexander teamed up with concrete artisan Richard Winget and his son, Jacob Winget, to create the Watchung 9/11 Memorial in New Jersey last summer, the task truly involved the whole borough of Watchung.
New management and executive director for Concrete Polishing Association of America
The board of directors of the Concrete Polishing Association of America has announced that Creative Association Management, a subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, is now providing association management services for CPAA and will direct its future growth. CAM manages the operations of several associations in the concrete industry, including […]
Magic Trowel Smooths Concrete Surfaces Without the Trowel Line
Originally developed for finishing drywall, this magical tool smooths concrete surfaces without leaving any trowel lines. “We’re getting so many calls from concrete people,” says Joe Torres, president of TexMaster Tools, which makes the Magic Trowel. “The guys in this industry are going crazy!”
Fluid (Wet-Cast) Countertop Mixes vs. Stiff Countertop Mixes
Are you new to countertops? Are you confused about what the term "wet-cast" means? Here’s a look at fluid concrete mixes for wet-casting as compared to stiff mixes for hand-packing, which is also known as "the Buddy Rhodes method."
Beautiful Decorative Concrete Projects In San Diego
San Diego County is known far and wide for its beautiful weather, interesting people and endless summer atmosphere. So it was with great anticipation when San Diego was picked as the site for the 2016 Concrete Decor Show Sept. 25-29 that it was destined to be one showstopper of a show. And all indications point to that premonition coming true.
Soy-based Concrete Stains an Alternative to Acid Stain
SoyCrete is also used in vertical applications, as seen on this exterior wall.
Xtra-Flex Concrete Forms by Metal Forms Corp.
People who work with concrete know that creative forming is essential for a high-quality finished product. It can sometimes be the most arduous part of concrete work, especially when curves and circles are involved.
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