PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings (PMC) business has launched PPG Hi-Temp 222G, a high-temperature coating that protects substrates from corrosion under insulation. This coating can be applied directly to hot surfaces up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and is a single-component product, requiring fewer cans of paint and no mixing, […]
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Michelman wins 2014 Manny Award for New Product Development and Innovation
Michelman was a winner at the 2014 Manny Awards, held June 18, 2014, in Cincinnati, Ohio and sponsored by Cincy Magazine. John Homoelle, Michelman’s director of new technology and regulatory affairs, accepted the award in the New Product Development and Innovation category. The award was based on Michelman’s introduction of […]
Walttools releases economical integral color line for concrete
Walttools, a manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade decorative concrete tools and supplies, just released the Tru Hue line of integral colors for concrete. Tru Hue color is easy to use and will infuse concrete with long-lasting rich color. It is often a base color for decorative contractors to create their […]
Husqvarna celebrates 325-year history
In 2014, Husqvarna is celebrating the company’s 325-year history. Since starting out in 1689, Husqvarna, now part of Husqvarna Group, has manufactured a wide range of quality products. In the late 1600s, the wars that raged across Europe resulted in an increase in Sweden’s weapons productions. Hydropower was required in […]
New California public works contractor online application system
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today launched an online application for public works contractors to meet the requirements of California Senate Bill 854. SB 854, which became effective June 20, establishes a new public works program to replace the Compliance Monitoring Unit and Labor Compliance Program requirements for […]
New QuikShine Dry/Wet Concrete Diamond Polishing Pads
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced its newest product: QuikShine Dry/Wet Concrete Diamond Polishing Pad. These floor polishing pads are designed to dry-or wet-polish concrete floor without leaving markings. The distinct light white and cream color makes these pads less likely to stain the concrete floor regardless of water usage. The […]
Filling Control Joints in Decorative Concrete
Control joints are cuts placed into the concrete at the time of pouring, or shortly after, to control random cracking in concrete. This works by creating a weakened area in the slab — concrete cracks follow the path of least resistance.
ASCC announces seventh annual Decorative Concrete Awards
The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, in partnership with Concrete Construction and Architect magazines, announces its seventh annual Decorative Concrete Awards. The competition is open to DCC members and nonmembers. Entries are invited in the following categories: overlays, cast-in-place — stamped and […]
Terrazzo Restoration Project at the Stockton Airport
Complete replacement of the Terminal Building carpet was being considered, but a surprising discovery revealed that underneath the stained and worn carpet tiles laid a once gorgeous cement-based terrazzo floor.
Sherwin-Williams and H&C concrete coatings protect and beautify a prominent new development in British Columbia
Located five minutes from the Vancouver International Airport and across from the Richmond Oval skating arena built for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Ora is a prominent new community developed by the Onni Group. The project consists of three condominium and rental apartment towers, as well as a shared health […]