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.
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Concrete Mixers are Perfect for Mixing Small Batches
As you know, there are plenty of situations when you mix your own concrete rather than having it delivered from the ready-mix plant. Whether you are proposing stain, exposed aggregate or stamped concrete, a mixer is a great option for creating samples.
Concrete Stenciling and
Flattooing for the Kids
Coping with midday desert heat, Glendale, Ariz., company Excalibur Designs in Concrete recently donated its time and labor to complete a decorative Flattoo project for Dos Rios Elementary School.
Recipe: Trash Aesthetic Acid Stain
Acid staining is unpredictable by nature, but after years of experience, several of the country’s most gifted artisans have developed techniques that incorporate the stains into tried-and-true effects.
New hires at Stone
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 […]
Hyde names new president, COO
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 and Gemite Products announce partnership
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 […]
Concrete Industry Management students at Alcatraz
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 […]
Faux Expo in Florida
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 begins offering training in Pacific Northwest
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 […]
