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The new ARDA – Concrete Decor Design Competition was announced by Steven Mickley, CPBD, executive director of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), at a special event at the Concrete Decor Show on February 21, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas.
Xfflorescence, from Surface Gel Tek, will remove efflorescence, dirt and grime, water lines and more from sealed concrete surfaces without damaging a sealer. Because it will not etch through the sealer, it won’t harm the concrete surface. To apply, simply roll it on, scrub it in and rinse it off. […]
If you were just at the 2012 Concrete Decor Show in San Antonio, you might recognize a few of these industry players.
NewLook International Inc. has introduced DriveHard, a concrete and masonry weatherproofer and fortifier. The technology of DriveHard has been formulated to create a bond that permanently increases the life span of concrete and masonry. Its proprietary “nano-silicone/silicate” formula densifies, strengthens and makes the intended surface water-repellant by penetrating into and […]
Arizona Polymer Flooring has announced the launch of three VaporSolve Moisture Remediation Systems, epoxy coating systems formulated to isolate moisture-sensitive flooring from all levels of concrete moisture. VaporSolve systems can be used when concrete has a known moisture problem, when concrete dries too slowly to meet a specific construction schedule, […]
HP Spartacote has released Sparta-Flex Pure, a VOC-free polyaspartic concrete floor coating. Ideal for indoor applications, Sparta-Flex Pure is completely odorless and boasts a working time of 20 minutes. It is available in a water-clear high-gloss version as well as in all 14 standard HP Spartacote colors. Sparta-Flex Pure is […]
Concrete Decor put the word out to CIM programs around the country to get testimonials from CIM graduates who have made good in the real world. Here’s one from a Spring Hill, Tenn., contractor. “My name is Josh Cornwall, and I am partners with my father at Dusty and Sons […]
The CIM National Steering Committee raised more than $617,750 in gross revenue at its seventh annual auction, held in conjunction with World of Concrete 2012. The auction surpassed last year’s total proceeds by more than $100,000 and exceeded the previous record by $50,000. www.concretedegree.com
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — has released its 2010-2011 Annual Report. The report was compiled by the CIM National Steering Committee. Accomplishments in the past fiscal year include the establishment […]
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC), also known as self-compacting concrete, is an amazing and special type of concrete that is highly flowable and resists segregation. It is the perfect product to use for creating concrete countertops.
