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It is widely known that the decorative concrete industry has struggled with tape issues for decades. These range from the tape tearing when overlays are being applied, or stain bleeding under the tape, to adhesive effectiveness when the tape gets wet.
Ardex Americas has announced significant enhancements to Ardex MC Moisture Control Systems products. “All three Ardex moisture remediation systems, MC Rapid, MC Plus and MC Ultra, have a moisture perm rating of 0.1 or less according to ASTM E 96,” said Bruce Newbrough, Ardex Americas Director of Application and Development […]
Advancements to the Doosan DL300 and DL350 wheel loaders provide operators with improved lift capabilities, increased fuel efficiency and enhanced cab comfort. This interim Tier 4-compliant machine (iT4) also has been engineered to deliver higher horsepower to tackle a wide variety of material handling applications — such as quarries, mines, […]
The latest in Husqvarna’s series of small floor grinders has arrived. The new PG 400 – 220V grinder is perfect for those who want a little more width and power in a small grinder. The PG 400 – 220V has excellent ergonomic and performance features. It is easy and convenient […]
W. R. Meadows recently introduced Hydralastic 836 into its waterproofing lineup. Hydralastic 836 is a cold-applied, solvent-free, 100 percent solids, single-component waterproofing compound used for interior or exterior concrete surfaces where protection from water intrusion is desired. Used for horizontal and vertical applications, Hydralastic 836 is ideal for positive-side waterproofing […]
What better place is there to experiment with various decorative concrete techniques than in a high-school art classroom?
You can bet your boots that it wasn’t easy to overlay the three glittering, aggregate-spiked ramps that lead down from the VIP lounge to the dance floor in the nightclub of the Wild Horse Pass Casino.
Twelve feet high when stacked and installed, the black panels on either side of the center were poured against fabric. They look somewhat like roughened metal or steel.
A high school teaching students the finer points of polishing? Bryon “Bru” Bruington, technical sales director for Kut-Rite Manufacturing Co., based in Michigan, heard about Compass High School from a colleague. “I was instructing for our polishing school in Tulsa, Okla., and a high school from Tucson had sent some […]
Artisan in Concrete – Change is what they do. Quick and Ickes started in business together in 1998 as a commercial pressure washing company.
