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Cheng joins the NKBA Hall of Fame
Fu-Tung Cheng has been inducted into the National Kitchen & Bath Associations Hall of Fame. The program recognizes kitchen and bath industry professionals for their outstanding service and long-term dedication to the industry. Inductees were honored at the annual Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference in Chicago, Ill. The Kitchen & […]
How to Eliminate White Specks in Colored Concrete
Everyone knows you should use white cement to bring out brilliant colors in your concrete projects. What isn’t so widely known is how to prevent white specks from appearing in some of those deeper colors.
The power of forever
AVM Industries inc. has introduced two fluid-applied waterproofing solutions for decks: Elasto Fiberdeck 100 Forevercoat and Elasto Fiberdeck 100 Lastcoat. Forevercoat is similar to AVMs Elasto Fiberdeck, but with a wear surface that never requires recoating.The surface is made of 6,200- psi polymerized cement and comes in 30 colors. Its […]
The power of enzymes
BioKleen, from Kleen-Sales, uses the latest in enzyme technology to provide a safe and effective industrial-strength solution to mold and mildew removal. In one application, BioKleen cleans, removes stains, abates odors, neutralizes pH, removes mold and mildew at the molecular level and keeps it from coming back for up to […]
New moons
The Moonlight glare-free lighting systems from Multiquip Inc. are balloon lights that fly fanfree. The balloon inflates in seconds and a simple plug maintains air pressure and protects the glarefree white light.Without a fan blowing air into the balloon, dirt and other debris stay out too, extending balloon and component […]
A powerful water repellent
Degussa Admixtures Inc. has introduced Rheopel Plus Water- Repellent/Efflorescence Control Admixture, a significant breakthrough in WR/EC admixtures for the manufactured concrete products and precast and prestressed concrete markets. The novel chemistry of Rheopel Plus admixture gives it superior water repellency and secondary efflorescence control, improved primary efflorescence control, enhanced color […]
Get the “Wet Look”
Triangle Coatings Inc. has introduced White Mountain Wet Look Lacquer, which conforms to the strict VOC compliance regulations of Southern California while protecting and beautifying concrete, brick, masonry, stone and tile. Wet Look provides clear, deep-penetrating, stainblocking protection and natural color enhancement for exposed aggregate, unglazed clay pavers, and colored, […]
Mix Messages: How Performance Admixtures Affect Integral Color
Does the use of admixtures change the intensity of integral color?
Let the good times roll
Bon Tool Co.s RockN Roll Bracket for bull floats and fresnos provides full up-and-down pitch with just half a turn on the handle, a design that eliminates side-to-side movement on the bull float. The RockN Roll is made of high-strength aluminum casting with a heavy-duty turning mechanism and zerc grease […]
