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Any baker can tell you that a good frosting hides a multitude of sins when it comes to cakes. The same holds true with overlays on a concrete slab. The evolution of toppings and coatings has arrived as the public embraces the idea of fixing existing concrete. Whether for a […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched the SpartaCote High-Yield System with patent-pending Lux Additive. The company developed this industry-first resinous coating system specifically to increase photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) reflectance of floors and walls by up to 56%. This effectively increases […]
The demand for 2K protective coating revenue has witnessed a significant growth in the past few years, due to rising urbanization in developing countries. People are moving towards urban areas from rural areas. This has increased the demand for residential and infrastructure projects in developing countries. 2K protective coating plays […]
The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook as a three-volume handbook providing guidance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. The ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook is available in print, as a digital download, and as part of the new ACI […]
Sika Corporation is proud to announce the merge of Sika Butterfield Color and Sika Scofield to create a harmonized line of Decorative Concrete products known as SikaColor, SikaCem, and SikaStamp. Sika Corporation offers a complete line of engineered decorative concrete coloring, texturing, refurbishment, and also performance systems from the two […]
Coatings for Industry, Inc. (CFI) just released its new WearCoat 720 and 735 urethane concrete products designed for floor coating professionals. The new formulations offer more durable, moisture tolerant performance in an environmentally sustainable formulation. The products, WearCoat 720 Slurry and WearCoat 735 Trowelable, are for either repairing or leveling […]
The American Concrete Institute will be hosting the ACI Concrete Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers virtually on June 1-2, 2021. The event will consist of six hours of technical presentations presented by industry experts over the course of two days. The conference will run from 8:00 AM EDT to 11:00 AM […]
While waxing poetic may be endearing to some, the same doesn’t hold true when it comes to waxing terrazzo. Such was the case of Suncoast Credit Union headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida. The financial institution had grown weary of the constant care required of its terrazzo floors in its headquarters […]
With heightened consciousness about cleaning and also substantial increases in the type of flooring solutions that make it easier, NEx Systems has announced a shift in company direction. They’re taking advantage of the clean flooring trend and shifting to the craft of polished concrete and epoxy floors. Clean floors top […]
The ACI Foundation has established the Burg-Coleman Iowa State ‘77 Fellowship. This new fellowship received funds through a generous $75,000 donation from Ronald G. Burg, ACI Executive Vice President, and Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI President, 2020-2021. Burg and Coleman are both 1977 graduates of Iowa State University College of Engineering: […]
