I was playing around with some ways to fix cracks in my stamped sidewalk at home. Any kind of patch repair will stick out like a red flag on the textured concrete. I liked the idea of using the crack so it would fit into the look of my sidewalk […]
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Polymer short course on CD
DTW Associates Inc. has released its first short course on CD, titled “Polymer Alloys and Blends.” The CD presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-art knowledge in theories, principles and practices related to polymer alloys and blends. Its primary emphasis is on the application of fundamentals to real-world problems. The […]
Decorative Techniques with Fiber Reinforcement for Concrete
Builders have been using fibers to reinforce clay, plaster, mortar, and concrete since ancient times. According to the fifth chapter of Exodus, Pharaoh knew the value of fiber reinforcement when he commanded the Jews to find their own straw for making bricks.
Two new trowels from Multiquip
Multiquip has introduced two new trowels, including the first diesel-powered HHN Series mechanical trowel, a 34-hp workhorse with a variable-speed clutch and innovative gearbox design. The turbocharged, liquid-cooled trowel utilizes two helical gearboxes that operate at 98 percent efficiency and virtually eliminate gearbox overheating. The trowel features five blades, finishes […]
Seam clamp holds it together
VIC International has designed a seam clamp that incorporates all the features needed by installers as well as fabrication shops. It features not only a very positive pull-together feature, but also slab levelers to assure perfect alignment. It also has a rubber “bumper” that can be used to hold backsplashes […]
Architectural Concrete Design, “Wild” About Concrete
Chris McMahon’s high-quality work and bold marketing plan help him stand out from the pack.
Stone-Weld creates strong bond
VIC International Corp. has introduced into the stone fabrication market a line of unique, water-clear epoxy adhesives under the name Stone-Weld. The penetrating product is unique in that due to its water-thin consistency, it will flow into tiny fissures in the stone, creating a strong bond to help prevent breakage […]
Manufacturer Profile: Miracote
The Miracote story began in the 1930s, when Jack Crossfield developed a way to create coatings that combine natural latex with hydrating cement. Charles Watt and Howard Patch acquired the rights to Crossfield’s patent and, in 1938, established Crossfield Products Corp.
Soff-Cut introduces the Prowlers
Soff-Cut International has introduced a new line of earlyentry concrete saws. The Prowler line is designed to be economical and durable, while providing the same quality of performance as the original Soff-Cut saws. The X-2000 Prowler features a 9-hp engine and the X-4000 Prowler has an 18-hp engine. Both saws […]
Cheng Design’s NeoMix for Concrete Countertops
The NeoMix system, from Cheng Design, makes it easy to create beautiful countertops. The system includes admixtures, custom-developed pigments, water reducers, semi-precious aggregates, sealer, wax, and finishing pads and tools.
Photo courtesy of Cheng Desgin
