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It has become pretty clear that polished concrete is the hot market in decorative concrete right now. There was no shortage of equipment and chemical manufacturers touting the latest and greatest at the show, with each making a case for why their system was the best option on the market.
Riviera Brush Co. has been a leader in the concrete brush industry since 1989. They started out by developing their line of Orange-Crete wash brushes for the ready-mix industry. The brushes were designed to stand up to the harsh conditions inherent to the industry — lime, abrasives, muriatic acid and other cleaning agents. They were ideal for cleaning trucks and equipment.
Any time you’re dealing with integral color, the key to success is getting a nice, even distribution of pigment. The key to that, in turn, is managing the water-to-cement ratio in your mix.
A new, longer-lasting waterproofing treatment for concrete is now available from American Decorative Concrete Supply Co.
Michael R. Jensen is CEO and artist at Atlanta Concrete Artist, billed as a purveyor of “exotic designer flooring.” He recently completed an epoxy garage floor for a car enthusiast in Sandy Springs, Ga.
The new “Concrete Nation” TV show, slated to begin airing this year on Fox affiliates, plans to spend all kind of time at the 2011 Concrete Decor Show in Nashville, Tenn.
Intended to mimic the look of travertine, this microexposure finish leaves the surface with a subtle texture that complements integrally colored exteriors beautifully.
New from Flowcrete, Mondeco TZ is a joint-free polyurethane terrazzo flooring system that combines hard-wearing silver granite and white flint aggregates with a powerful silver ion-based antimicrobial agent.
EDCO has expanded its Turbo Grinder accessory line. The Diamond-Dot accessories remove coatings and smooth rough concrete surfaces, while the new PCD accessories aggressively remove thick coverings. The new Quick-Change accessories easily slide onto the Turbo Grinders, staying in place with magnets. Simply fasten the quick-change plate onto the machine […]
Aztec Products has unveiled the Answer dust-control floor buffer and burnisher. It is certified under the EPA, CARB, LEED and GS42 programs for indoor use in approved areas. The new Answer DC, with its vacuum system, improves indoor air quality by containing air particulates. It is available in 21-inch and […]
