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.
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Unique Challenges of using UV-Cured Concrete Coatings
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.
Color Hardener vs. Integral Color on Smaller Stamp Jobs
As with most things in life, a decorative concrete installer faces many choices when it comes to the products and processes he or she uses on a job. Unfortunately, the choice is often made to take the path of least resistance or buy at low cost versus favoring long-term performance and the quality of the project.
New ColorJuice System Formula Produces More Consistent Results
ColorJuice’s new formula combines nanopigments with a lithium-silicate hardener and other proprietary hardening products to lock the color into the slab permanently, even when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Decorative Concrete Makes Its Television Debut
Taking concrete to another level with the introduction of a new television show called "Concrete Nation" that will begin airing on Fox television stations in October. The goal of "Concrete Nation" is to document the building of a house made mostly of concrete. The intent is to show the world the beauty of concrete when put into the hands of artists.
There’s More Than One Way to Start a Concrete Polishing Job
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.
Stylish Concrete Artisan Takes Industry By Storm with Unique Personality
A closer look at one of the country’s most stylish countertop fabricators – and one of the industry’s most charismatic characters.
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 […]
