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Creative contractors looking for new ways to boost their profits and differentiate their work would be wise to check into the stencils available from Stencil Systems Inc. and its distributors. Headquartered in Sandy, Utah, Stencil Systems is part of the Decorative Technologies Group, an Australia-based company that manufactures and supplies […]
Near Lake Tahoe, a 24-foot tall mountain gushing numerous waterfalls, pools, and a meandering stream winding through the grounds. On the side of the mountain you can see an old, abandoned mineshaft with a rusted railcar on the siding. Birds fly from tree branch to streamside as water gently splashes over rocks. It certainly looks and sounds real, but it’s not.
Match the sealer to the job, and let your work shine! Concrete sealers help protect and beautify concrete work. But choosing the right one from a bewildering assortment of products is not always easy. Making the best selection depends on several factors: the application, desired aesthetics and maintenance requirements. Knowing the basics can help you make the right choice for each project.
Dry shake hardeners are increasingly popular as coloring agents. Color hardeners are made from cement, sand and pigment, with finishing agents, wetting agents or retardants added to suit manufacturers’ preferences.
Check out what these folks have done with “boring old concrete.” A new stamping pattern,a really cool countertop or an unusual color effect always draws an excited crowd at a concrete training school or trade show.
Characteristics of concrete sealers vary depending on the specific formulation, but typically the following applies to these most commonly used concrete sealers:
Fab-Form Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of fabric forms for concrete, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Janeway as vice president, sales and marketing. Since graduation from George Brown College in Toronto as a concrete technician, Janeway has dedicated his life to the concrete and cement industry. In 1984, […]
Multiquip is pleased to announce the return of Mike Ferguson as director of sales for the company’s general construction equipment unit. Ferguson will oversee all North American Multiquip sales operations and activities. He has earned numerous honors at Multiquip, including Salesman of the Year in 1985 and Salesman of the […]
DecoCrete Stamped Concrete Specialties, of Mt. Joy, Pa., has been acquired by The Weaver Group, parent company of Weaver Precast Inc., and Weaver Masonry Inc. A new division, DecoCrete by Weaver Concrete Specialties Inc., has been formed within the Weaver Group of companies. The new division is a partnership between […]
Experts offer some rock-solid advice. Any concrete mix is an attempt to balance cost, placeability and setting time while maintaining the necessary qualities of strength and durability.
