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The "first cut" is the foundation for the polished concrete floor that you are going to create. But what is a "first cut"? In speaking with a wide range of concrete polishers, I’ve found that there seems to be three ways this question can be answered.
Coatings that cure when exposed to ultraviolet light pose unique challenges for artisans and contractors, but the performance and cure speed of these materials may make them worth it.
A closer look at one of the country’s most stylish countertop fabricators – and one of the industry’s most charismatic characters.
Many of history’s most beautiful works of art were created for places of worship. These days, decorative concrete is doing its part to beautify churches across the country.
Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has named Michael Worrall district manager for western Canada. His responsibilities will focus on developing the territory and serving equipment dealers and rental houses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. He also will work closely with AE Sales, Stone’s manufacturer’s rep organization in […]
Robert Scoble has been named president and chief operating officer of Hyde Tools Inc. Scoble succeeds Richard M. Clemence, who has stepped forward to lead the Hyde Group as chief executive officer. After more than 20 years of leadership in other privately held companies, Scoble joined the Hyde Group family […]
W.R. Meadows Inc. has partnered with Gemite Products Inc., a global provider of construction chemicals. W.R. Meadows is now the exclusive United States distributor for Gemite’s unique waterproofing products. The initial product offerings in the U.S. are Adicon CW Plus, an integral waterproofing admixture; Cem- Kote CW Plus, a crystalline […]
This summer, the Concrete Industry Management program of the College of Engineering at California State University, Chico partnered with Golden Gate National Recreation Area to create the first CSU, Chico CIM Summer Field School on Alcatraz Island. Five select students from the CIM program began work on the project June […]
The 2010 Faux Expo, to be held Sept. 20-24, 2010, in Orlando, Fla., is a trade show designed around all aspects of decorative finishing for the professional artisan. From decorative concrete to painting to sculpting and all points in between, the show provides a full experience. Classes focus on highend […]
Cheng Concrete would like to introduce its newest authorized trainer, Mike Moncrieff of New Edge Design LLC, based in Bellingham, Wash. Moncrieff, a passionate artisan, has logged more than 15 years of construction experience and nearly a decade experimenting, developing and creating with decorative concrete. One of the first ever […]
