In “Making Concrete Sculpture,” from Schiffer Publishing, T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for creating giant concrete sculptures. According to a publisher’s blurb: “This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under […]

Maxwell Systems Inc. has introduced Maxwell Systems Quest Estimator 7.6, the newest version of its takeoff and estimating system. Quest Estimator lets contractors create bids with increased speed and accuracy, and it is customizable to each business. Combined with Maxwell Systems American Contractor, which offers job-cost accounting and project management […]

Rohm and Haas Co. has announced the launch of a new KUbuilding rheology modifier based on new technology developed by the company. Acrysol RM-895 is a solvent-free, nonionic, HEUR rheology modifier that provides outstanding viscosity stability upon colorant addition with dramatically improved sag resistance and no loss of flow or […]

Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has begun distributing a complete line of decorative concrete stains and sealers from Concrete Resurrection. The Concrete Resurrection line includes water-based pigmented stain in 34 colors and reactive acid stain in eight colors. Each stain color can be diluted with various ratios of distilled water to provide the […]

Vivid Stains, new from Architectural Enhancements Inc., offer marbling characteristics like acid without neutralizing or rinsing. Just apply and seal. Billed as “the first realistic-looking stain for faux acid stain,” Vivid is environmentally friendly and UV-stable. It comes in a full spectrum of colors and custom blends are available. No […]

first low-vibration grinders featuring Hitachi’s patented User Vibration Protection technology, which reduces full-load tri-axial vibration by up to 30 percent. The G18SCY 7-inch and G23SCY 9-inch angle grinders feature vibrationabsorbing main and side handles, unique stator coils to improve cooling of the motors and new gear structures that dampen noise […]

GranQuartz Stone & Concrete Systems introduced the Surface Pro Erasor, a new diamond disc formulation specifically suited to remove hardtroweled burned concrete finishes. The Erasor has a proprietary formulation that aggressively grinds these extremely hard finishes. The diamonds do not glaze up or deteriorate rapidly, unlike some standard diamond pads. […]

H & C Concrete Coatings offers Shield-Crete Epoxy Concrete Garage Floor Coating, which, according to its motto, “Rolls Like Paint, Wears Like Steel.” Easy to apply and long-lasting, Shield-Crete protects against gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, road salt and hot tire pickup. Besides garage floors, it is ideal for use on […]

Convenience Products, maker of Seal-Krete brand products, introduces new Concrete Colors semitransparent stains for concrete surfaces. Seal-Krete Concrete Colors are available in four premixed colors, a tint base and a clear low-luster sealer. A range of 30 colors is available with the base tinting. Concrete Colors were developed to provide […]

Sakrete offers a convenient way to set and grout artificial stone with its new Stone Veneer Mortar. Just add water, and the mortar is consistent and smooth, ready for professional-grade application. Stone Veneer Mortar is used for setting and grouting artificial stone on horizontal concrete, vertical concrete and concrete masonry […]