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Rudd Company Inc. has added SkimStone Bonding Primer to the SkimStone product line. SkimStone Bonding Primer allows SkimStone decorative finishes to be used on non-porous substrates such as plastic laminate or ceramic tile. The Bonding Primer is specially formulated to enhance inter-coat adhesion and may also be used on previously sealed […]
Floric Polytech ChromaStain acid stain is a single component coloring solution that is applied on almost any interior or exterior cementitious surface to create a translucent, variegated color that will not crack or peel and that will last the lifetime of the surface. Chroma-Stain’s higher concentration of acidic metallic ion […]
Durand Forms Inc. offers its Classic Series product line as an ideal solution for poured wall applications, including below- and above-ground structures in residential and commercial markets. Unlike wooden forming systems, Durand’s forms are made of aluminum, which requires less hardware and labor than wood forms. The aluminum forms are […]
Looking for a Magic Trowel? Midwest Rake Company sells the hot new tool and other decorative concrete application and finishing tools through and to many major manufacturers of decorative concrete systems and the growing number of contractors trained by these companies. A review of Midwest Rake Company’s decorative concrete tools […]
Smith’s Color Floor is a waterbased extra-strength stain developed to achieve a decorative natural appearance on concrete floors and other porous mediums. Formulated as a user-friendly alterative to hazardous solvent and acidbased stains, Smith’s Color Floor utilizes state-of-the-art pigment preparation and new acrylic polymer research to ensure the highest quality […]
Check out the photos from Colormaker Floors’ workshop at the Institute for American Craftsmanship.
Colored concrete is beautiful, but laying it down can be an ugly business. So many things can go wrong — the weather turns, supplies run out unexpectedly, batches of cement vary in shade. Getting decent results often means spending hours or days compensating for circumstance.
Crete Master’s smooth-as-glass countertop finish, a hand-held surface finisher that excels in finishing concrete counter tops, horizontal and vertical overlays, colored hardeners, edges on concrete slabs and many other applications that require a smooth finish.
New Sawtec 5-inch diamond blades are designed for use with smaller hand tools such as grout saws and saws used for surface crack repair. The blades are rated for 12,000 maximum rpm and come in a variety of widths from 0.060" to 0.375". Blades with V-shaped segments allow for better […]
Proline Concrete Tools Inc. isn’t in the winemaking business, but if contractors all over the country want to press its grapes, the company would be more than happy to make that happen.
