An RsCrete Decorative Concrete Finishing Workshop will be held July 12 and 13 at FE Dallas Inc. in Addison, Texas. The workshop will feature RsCrete, a new decorative finish from Faux Effects International Inc. It will focus on learning the opportunities available through RsCrete, applying the skills learned to create […]

Kemiko’s Easy Shine is a new water-based acrylic polymer floor finish. This polish gives a high-gloss finish without buffing, is easy to apply, easy to clean, and offers high durability against water and scuffing. Kemiko Easy Shine may be used over sealed decorative floor projects in residential, commercial or retail […]

Art Stamped Concrete presents Coyote Sun, a new and unique decorative concrete design in a Southwest style. Coyote Sun is 18 inches square and the design makes an impression that is 1/4-inch deep. This design adapts to stains and dyes to create more drama in selected areas. A commercial grade […]

Seattle Architectural Finishing School is offering new Venetian plaster workshops. The lineup consists of: “Venetian Plastering I, Basic One-day Workshop,” for those with little or no experience with hawk and trowel applications who are interested in learning the basics; “Venetian Plastering II, Intermediate Three-day Workshop,” a TexSton Certification Course that […]

Sherwin-Williams is expanding its Loxon line to include Loxon 40% Silane Water Repellant and Loxon Siloxane Water Repellant. Loxon 40% Silane Water Repellant is a premium coating that offers complete water protection by penetrating concrete to seal out moisture and chloride. Loxon Siloxane Water Repellant emits zero VOCs and exceeds […]

Bomanite Corp. and BGI (Bomanite Group International) have finalized a three-year expansion phase establishing a global network of Regional Management and Manufacturing facilities in eight regions: Central America, South America, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the Middle East, China, the Far East and Southeast Asia. This network supplies quality products and […]

Using his revolutionary colored concrete process, internationally renowned artist Steven Weitzman designed, fabricated and installed three dynamic 7.5- foot by 8.5-foot terrazzo murals at the new College of Medicine facility at Florida State University in Tallahassee. “Triad of Medicine” consists of large-scale, polished terrazzo panels featuring portraits of three predecessors […]

Sika Corp. has introduced Sikament 686, a multipurpose admixture that acts as a multidosage water reducer by providing increased dispersion of water reduction through the entire dosage range. Sikament 686 can be used in cast-in-place concrete as well as precast applications. It works as a normal (ASTM C494 Type A) […]

Steelcote Epo-Lux 221SP is a direct-to-concrete, high-build masonry coating that requires no primer and provides exceptional coverage for swimming pool repaints. Designed for use on poured-in-place, aged concrete as well as fiberglass, Epo-Lux 221SP provides superior resistance to chlorine and other chemicals with one less coat required than usual. The […]

Paragon Building Products Inc., of Norco, Calif., has been named a licensee for Sakrete products in Southern California. Paragon’s main coverage area in California includes Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Sakrete producer for the remainder of California […]