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Having an opportunity to see the sealing part of our business from a manufacturer’s point of view is priceless. So when Doug Carlton sat down with Bert Adams of Glaze ‘N Seal to ask him his point of view on sealing concrete, the results were better than he could have dreamed.
From rugs to logos: Several examples of one of decorative concrete’s most proven, versatile treatments.
The polished concrete industry has seen growth, especially during the past three years, that is both encouraging and depressing. Whenever one has been part of an industry since its birth, he tends to be a little territorial. So, when change occurs, especially if it’s not in one’s own best interest, one often gets protective and possibly a little jaded. This doesn’t have to happen.
ColorJuice Concrete Silicate Colorant, the newest product from Arkansas-based American Decorative Concrete Supply Co., is not only inspired by Mother Nature – it’s designed to withstand Mother Nature.
Thanks to its incorporation of glass fibers into mix design, GFRC is thinner, lighter, stronger and offers more design flexibility.
An overview of the different concrete saws on the market and which might be the best fit for your job.
Heat is the universal catalyst. Apply heat and things tend to happen faster. Consider what happened the last time you accidentally grabbed a hot plate. I am sure your speed increased dramatically as you looked for a place to put the plate down. The same thing happens with sealers at the molecular level when the temperatures go up.
Have you considered the liability implications of building green? All construction projects have risks associated with meeting specifications and staying on schedule, but green construction throws in some twists that you should be aware of going in.
Sika Corp. has announced that the manufacturer’s representative firm, Manchester & Associates Inc., has joined the Industrial Flooring Business Unit as exclusive representatives of the Sikafloor product line in Texas and Oklahoma. Manchester & Associates Inc. has a combined 55 years of experience in specifying and marketing resinous flooring products. […]
The American Shotcrete Association has announced its Fall 2009 Committee Meetings, held in conjunction with the ACI Fall 2009 Convention, scheduled for Nov. 7-9, 2009, in New Orleans. The following committees have scheduled working meetings at this event: ASA Executive Committee, Publications Committee, Pool & Recreational Committee, Education Committee, Safety […]
