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.
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Meet 3 Concrete Inspired Artists
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.
Concrete Inspired Art by Carole Vincent
Carole Vincent lives in Cornwall, England, in a house overlooking the sea. Her father was a concrete contractor and she grew up around the trade, originally working with concrete as a building material and then turning to more artistic uses for her favorite medium.
Super-Krete presents penetrating sealer
Super-Krete International, a manufacturer of renewal, restoration and protective surfacing systems for concrete, introduced a new product, Pene-Krete, at the AIA National Convention and Expo in May. Pene- Krete is a penetrating sealer that waterproofs any portland cement-based substrate and prepares surfaces for coating. It is recommended for use where […]
New grout saw from Marshalltown
Marshalltown has released a new grout saw featuring the company’s patented, resilient DuraSoft handle, which allows for greater control and comfort and also features a finger guard for safety. Adding to the saw’s control and ease of use is a thumb rest atop the die-cast aluminum body, directly over the […]
Concrete Inspired Artistry by Buddy Rhodes
Buddy Rhodes uses his own concrete mix — which he also sells to contractors — to create hollow three-dimensional pieces. The water/cement ratio is about one part water to 10 parts mix.
Garland Floor adds decorative coatings line
Garland Floor Co., a leading manufacturer of industrial floor coatings, has introduced a flooring line that combines beauty with functionality and durability. The new line, Decorative Flooring Systems, is ideal for industrial use, institutional facilities and commercial applications such as restaurants, lobbies, restrooms and kitchens. The floors protect against wear, […]
PCA elects chairman
Dan Harrington of Lehigh Cement Company is the new chairman of Portland Cement Association. Harrington’s official appointment follows a period as interim chairman following the resignation of Paul Yhouse on March 17. As president of Lehigh’s northern division, Harrington has 19 years of cement industry experience. He is also the […]
Scraper and grinder ease floor prep
Stow’s new Floor Covering Scraper weighs only 130 pounds, but it can remove direct glue-down carpet, hardwood flooring, linoleum, non-slip floor coverings, vinyl tile and any other adhesive, cement or mastic. The scraper is driven by a 3⁄4-hp fan-cooled capacitor-start motor and constructed with unitized, welded steel plates for added […]
Concrete Sealers At-A-Glance
Characteristics of concrete sealers vary depending on the specific formulation, but typically the following applies to these most commonly used concrete sealers:
