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Vertical Polished Concrete Inspires Innovators

Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 7 - October 2013 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

What do you do when your client asks for polished concrete walls? Not many contractors have responded to that request in the affirmative so far, but some are starting to ask, “Why not?”

Use silica fume to make brighter, stronger concrete

Technical Silica Co. is formally introducing BriteFume to the general public. The white amorphous silica fume is used to create high-performance decorative concrete. While BriteFume has been available to a select number of users for some time, it has only recently been fully released to market, with a finalized trademark […]

Tips and Techniques for Broadcasting Mica Flake

Concrete Coatings Tips & How-Tos Vol. 13 No. 7 - October 2013 by Jimmy McGhee Comments are Disabled

Jimmy McGhee, who handles sales and technical support for Versatile Building Products, here offers his own unique tips and techniques for distributing mica flake on a flooring job.

Use Two Colors of Metallic Powder for a Two-tone Coated Floor

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Jon Kopp, Quality Epoxy LLC, Gilbert, Ariz., says his metallic epoxy floors are all two-color these days.

NEW faces in October 2013

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Donnie Denton, service center manager for Atlanta, Husqvarna Construction Products Robert Dorris, service, Concrete Solutions and Supply (San Diego) Sean Dunn, sales representative for Texas, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems Lee Dzierzanowski, business development manager – West, Dur-A-Flex Inc. Jeff Iafornaro, district manager for New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Husqvarna […]

Artistry and Color Give Restaurant Its Visual Zest

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Spice 6, a fast-casual restaurant in Hyattsville, Md., serves up a zesty visual feast that complements its Chipotle-like “modern Indian” bill of fare.

Improved Practices Make Better Polished Concrete School Floors

Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 7 - October 2013 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

On of the advantages of landing a contract for several polishing jobs is that the later ones can improve on the minor missteps of the earlier ones. A recent pair of jobs for the Yakima, Wash., School District is a classic case in point.

Last chance! Enter WOC Decorative Concrete Demos, Cheng contest

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If you’re interested in participating in the World of Concrete’s Artistry in Decorative Concrete Demos (Jan. 20-24 in Las Vegas), you have until Oct. 22, 2013, to apply. Artists selected for the Demonstrations will be eligible for one of two $500 prizes awarded to the Attendees’ Choice and the Experts’ […]

Quikrete now offering decorative concrete products

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With the nation’s growing interest in home design projects, The Quikrete Companies has introduced a new comprehensive suite of advanced formula concrete décor products including stains, sealers, coatings and cleaners. These products are designed to help homeowners easily transform garage floors, foyers, laundry rooms, patios, sidewalks, pool decks and other […]

Xpress Product Line from Stonhard Makes for Faster Installation Times

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Three of Stonhard’s most popular systems offer Xpress specific formulations that work faster than ever to bring durable, high-performing flooring systems to incredibly active facilities throughout the country. Stonclad, Stontec and Stonshield product families offer Xpress lines, which are formulated using methyl methacrylate resins. This chemistry drastically cuts installation time […]