The Arch-Crete textured forming system is a lightweight integrated form and liner system that creates wall surfaces with stone textures including Boulder Stone, Castle Cut Stone, Cobble Stone, Ledge Stone, River Rock and Flat Panels. The system is constructed of a high-impact and wear-resistant composite material. A standard 3′ by […]

The Surface Prep Team at VIC International Corporation has revamped the brochures for VIC’s Wet Concrete Polishing System and Concrete Polishing System. These brochures contain updated information on the products needed to polish concrete both wet and dry. They also include information on how to best polish your edges to […]

Pour-N-Restore concrete and masonry stain remover features unique Micro-Extraction Technology. Pour-NRestore removes stains from motor oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, anti-freeze, tar, wax, vegetable oil, citronella oil and food grease. It is ideal for use on driveways, garage floors, walkways, patios, factory floors, parking facilities, and similar […]

Concrete Canvas, from Specialty Concrete Products, is a self-leveling, polymer-modified overlayment that is designed for fast-track resurfacing of concrete surfaces. Available in white or gray, Concrete Canvas readily accepts acid stains and acrylic shading materials to provide a wide range of color effects. It sets quickly, and can be acid-stained […]

Kraft Tool has released its 2004 catalog, which features approximately 3,000 hand tools for the trowel trades. The company manufactures construction hand tools and accessories specifically for the concrete, masonry, drywall and plaster tradesman. To find out more, please visit www.krafttool.com or call (913) 422-4848.

Sherwin-Williams Vertical Concrete Stain is a costeffective way to add distinctive color and improved appearance to large concrete structures such as parking garages, stadium supports and tilt-up, block and stucco walls, to name a few. The coating is formulated to penetrate the surface, adding extra protection from water and weather […]

A new self-leveling portland cement-based underlayment that offers high compressive strengths and superior bonding characteristics is now available from Hacker Industries. Ideal for all types of commercial and multi-family projects, True Screed is engineered to transform cracked, uneven concrete floors into a smooth, strong surface for finished floor coverings. The […]

The ASCC has published Position Statements 10, 11 and 12 in a series of 12, on key issues of interest to concrete contractors. They are as follows: “Moisture-Sensitive Floor Coverings on Concrete Slabs” (#10); “Appearance Requirements for Concrete Slabs” (#11); “Responsibility for Buying Concrete” (#12). Copies may be ordered by […]

The NRMCA has also hired Lionel Lemay as senior director of applied engineering. A structural engineer by training, with design practice experience, Lemay most recently was managing director, market promotion at the Portland Cement Association after a long stint heading PCA’s residential concrete promotion efforts. At NRMCA, he will assist […]