The world's foremost resource on decorative concrete
New name reflects expanded focus Versatile Deck Coatings has changed its name to Versatile Building Products. Due to increased growth in the areas of industrial and garage coatings, repair mortars and self-leveling underlayments, Versatile’s business and market reach has extended far beyond the waterproofing market that was its base for […]
If you’re into stamping concrete (and who isn’t these days?), here’s a tool that should be part of your repertoire. Concrafter® LLC design stamps — the brainchild of Theo Hunsaker and his sons, Kip and Sean, out of Vernon, Ariz. — require no special forming or pouring to create decorative edges. The process is so simple and fast, the Hunsakers say, you’ll literally gain “the edge” over the competition once you master the technique.
A five-day course offering concrete technology training and certification will be held in Denver, Colo., March 3- 7. The short course, offered by the NRMCA, is a comprehensive curriculum on concrete and aggregate technology designed to provide the fundamental knowledge needed to perform job functions successfully and efficiently. The course […]
Nicole Maher is the new director of industry relations and special programs for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.
Due to its unique set of performance and installation benefits, the use of gypsum underlayment is growing rapidly in all facets of commercial and industrial construction.
Glenn Ochsenreiter is the new vice president of marketing for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. He will oversee NRMCA’s concrete promotion, membership and product marketing. Ochsenreiter comes to the association with more than 20 years senior-level experience in business-to-business, consumer and trade association marketing. Michael Forster is the NRMCA’s […]
The Decorative Concrete Store, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is expanding into the Springboro/Dayton South area. The stores are a great source for architectural and decorative concrete construction tools and materials. The new store is at 880 Pleasant Valley Drive in Springboro, Ohio.
With the addition of pigments, flakes and powders, these durable coatings can now add plenty of pizzazz to concrete floors.
We all know that the weather plays a huge factor in our trade. Trying to figure out the ever-changing weather conditions and how they affect our work is the lifelong journey of every dedicated concrete installer. As we all know, weather can change in a very short period of time despite what the weatherman calls for on TV.
Anti-Growth is a concentrated coating, which is mixed with water, costs pennies per square foot of coverage. It can be brushed, rolled, sprayed, sponged or ragged on, depending on the surface.
