From indoor pools to backyard fountains, the winners of Concrete Decor’s first annual Concrete Restoration contest gave faded concrete a new lease on life.
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Xtra-Flex Concrete Forms by Metal Forms Corp.
People who work with concrete know that creative forming is essential for a high-quality finished product. It can sometimes be the most arduous part of concrete work, especially when curves and circles are involved.
Construction Specifications Institute CSI announces new professional education program
The Construction Specifi cations Institute has initiated the development of its new Construction Education Network (CEN), the fi rst of its kind to offer a comprehensive provider program that encompasses the complete building industry spectrum, from architects and engineers to building owners and contractors to product manufacturer representatives. The CEN […]
Get the Golf Ball Look in a Concrete Patio
The high-end landscape design and building firm is nationally recognized for creating custom pools, spas, fireplaces, concrete stamping and staining, ceramics and tile, outdoor kitchens, rock waterfalls and much more.
More new references for concrete professionals
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of four new publications. SP-237 CD-ROM: Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures This CD-ROM is a collection of 19 papers presented at a 2003 workshop in Maui. Topics include the development and validation of plain, reinforced, and fi ber-reinforced concrete constitutive […]
New cut stone edging for concrete
Butterfield Color has developed Cantilevered Cut Stone Step & Form Liners for use in decorative hardscapes and paving. The form-liner tools allow a rough cut stone texture to be transferred to tread edges, corners, and risers of castin- place steps. They can also be effectively used for countertops, pool coping […]
A new product for an old look
Legacy Decorative Concrete Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Solomon Colors Inc. that manufactures concrete resurfacing and restoration products, recently launched Tinté DAcqua, a full line of innovative water-based stains. Tinté DAcqua stains achieve a very natural appearance on concrete fl oors and other porous mediums. Users can create unique coloring […]
Green stripper gets tougher
Back to Nature’s Tough2-Strip has all the advantages of Multi-Strip, yet takes it one step farther. Where speed of removal is critical, a lighter coat of Tough2-Strip will remove one to four layers in 15 minutes to four hours. For tougher jobs or coatings, a heavier application will remove up […]
A barrier from the elements
Northwestern Ohio Foam Products, which manufactures high-performance insulation materials and building products, has released MicroLT, a cost-effective, high-performance reflective foil radiant barrier and vapor retarder that is designed to reflect radiant energy and retard moisture migration in a building. The core of the product is made of flexible two-ply polypropylene […]
The effects are real
Faux Effects International Inc. has introduced RsCrete, a patent-pending durable finish that’s ideal for both interior and exterior decorative concrete applications. RsCrete incorporates superior advanced polymer technology that is formulated to work in environments that require a highly durable finish. RsCrete is translucent, yet tintable and versatile. All RsCrete grades […]
