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Complementary Coatings Corp. has unveiled a complete portfolio of superior industrial maintenance coating systems with the creation of Insl-x-branded Corotech High Performance Coatings. The new line represents years of research, development and field experience with highperforming products from Insl-x Industrial Maintenance and Coronado Industrial Coatings. The Insl-x brand, which is […]
We usually don’t post photos of people just goofing around with samples of decorative concrete, but these pieces are wild.
The craftsman responsible is Richard DiGiacomo, owner of Europa Artisans Academy, in Phoenix, Ariz. He’s currently living and working in Wailuku, Maui.
In the 1990s, when concrete polishing took off in the United States, silicate hardener/densifiers were rarely used. Now, a concrete floor is not considered properly polished if densifier has not been applied to rejection.
Fas-Trak Industries has released the Ultra-Spray, an automated spray system that is fully pressurized and designed to save both time and labor dollars. The Ultra- Spray can be used for a number of applications, including curing and sealing compounds, form treatments, finish coats, emulsifiers, dyes and stains. It is ideal […]
Green Umbrella is releasing Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm, an environmentally friendly hybrid surface treatment that creates a durable microthin layer to seal concrete floors. Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm is perfect for broomfinished, porous and consolidated concrete surfaces, improving slip and abrasion resistance. When properly applied, the microfilm forms a breathable, […]
Arizona Polymer Flooring has introduced their latest innovative product line, Castorcrete. Castorcrete is a heavy-duty, thermalshock- resistant urethane mortar that is designed to resurface moderately deteriorated concrete and withstands extreme physical and chemical abuse. Castorcrete provides an unmatched level of performance in both durability and ease of use, giving contractors […]
Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has added the Bello Imperial Flooring system to its line of products. The Bello Imperial system is a pigmented epoxy flooring system that delivers a highly polished floor. The finished surface can be marbleized or made to look like authentic polished granite, and it can either be used […]
If you apply vertical concrete, carve concrete walls or create cast pieces, sooner or later you may have to face a painful truth: Traditional metal lath can be troublesome.
Originally designed for a shower bench installation, this striking river-themed countertop application features a dazzling blue-colored mix with glass aggregate and gorgeous river stone detailing.
A bluestone-stamped field trimmed with richly stained faux beams, this technique is perfectly suited for any room with an upscale rustic theme.
