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According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report, the total amount of waste material has increased from 88 million tons in 1960 to 262 million tons in 2015. In 2015, 26% of the waste materials was recycled, 9% was composted, 13% was combusted with energy recovery and 52% was disposed of in landfills.
Asked to list the decorative concrete classes they judge the best, respondents cited The Concrete Countertop Institute, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and operated by Jeff Girard and Lane Mangum, 34 times. Girard and Mangum have contributed articles to Concrete Decor and presented programs at the Concrete Decor Show in the past.
When he founded his company, Jon Kopp only offered solid colors. Over the years as competition began to heat up, he started offering a five-layer chip system with 5/8-inch chip, and metallic epoxy started to call his name more and more.
Known globally as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, ACI will host its popular convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA, March 29-April 2, 2020. With a streamlined name – the ACI Concrete Convention – and an updated and energized identity, the event will showcase the convening power of the Institute, […]
Shakespeare wondered what’s in a name, and Elton John Strawderman, founder of Epoxy Artisan, could likely give him an answer or two. Yes, his mother did name him after the British superstar, on a dare from a friend, he says, adding it’s often a good conversation starter. However, rather than […]
Sherwin-Williams has launched its next generation ProClassic Interior Waterbased Acrylic-Alkyd Enamel in satin and semi-gloss sheens. The high-quality formula has alkyd performance with acrylic properties, but unlike conventional alkyds, it features non-yellowing characteristics and water cleanup.
Bosch Power Tools is rounding out 2019 with one final contest this week by inviting participants to showcase the essential contents of their tool belts for a chance to win a laser measure prize pack.
By no means is this an inclusive list of interesting finds, there was plenty of products and demos to explore at the 2019 Concrete Decor Show at the Arlington Convention Center. Kingdom Products With some things, it’s what goes up first that can really matter. The trainers used Imperial Core […]
Four men joined the ranks of those honored in the Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame. This took place at an induction ceremony and dinner held Oct. 28, 2019, at the 2019 Concrete Decor Show in Arlington, Texas: Marshall Barabasch Sr., head of Shaw & Sons Special Project Division; Lance Boyer, […]
I love when our house is full of family and friends. My wife, Sheri, on the other hand, tends to be a little apprehensive about preparations because there are so many things to do before guests arrive. I know there are things to do ahead of time, but I’m more […]
