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Seal-Krete announces new high performance metallics

Seal-Krete has introduced s a new line of metallic pigments for use with Seal-Krete High Performance Epoxy-Shell seamless concrete floor systems. The new metallic pigments transform ordinary concrete floors in commercial, retail and residential settings into modern, upscale surfaces with the look of copper, silver, aged bronze, nickel and other […]

New decorative concrete sealer avoids bubbling problems common to low-VOC products

ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a low-VOC decorative concrete sealer that provides 200 – 300 percent more working time during application. Stamped & Decorative Concrete Sealer 400A is specifically formulated to be slow-evaporating for easier application, and eliminate bubbles associated with the fast-drying solvents commonly used in low-VOC sealers. The sealer […]

Dur-A-Flex launches new decorative flooring systems

Dur-A-Flex Inc., a manufacturer of commercial, industrial and institutional seamless, resinous flooring, has announced Mica-Flex E and Mica-Flex M as the newest in their lineup of decorative flooring systems. The new Mica-Flex systems utilize Dur-A-Flex’s proven epoxy and methyl methacrylate (MMA) resins in combination with the unique look of natural […]

Proposed ASTM Concrete Standard to Aid in Determination of Harmful and Non-Harmful Fines in Concrete Aggregate

Research and field experience have shown that fines free of clay and other harmful materials can be non-detrimental, and even beneficial, for concrete properties. A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful fines in construction aggregate. ASTM WK36804, Test Method for Rapid Determination […]

Oldcastle Architectural launches Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers

Oldcastle Architectural has created Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers, a collection of high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry units whose designs reflect timeless aesthetic appeal with artisan, hand-cut appearances. “The Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers collection brings six of our artisan designs together in one place as a solution to designers, architects and […]