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Back in 2014, Steven Ochs, chairman of the department of art and design at Southern Arkansas University and a decorative concrete artisan when he can squeeze in some time, did some work for a trucking company owner with the last name of Sindle. The work involved creating an original razorback […]
First, here’s the definition of polished concrete: The act of permanently changing a concrete surface, with or without aggregate exposure, to achieve a specified level of finished appearance. According to the American Society of Concrete Contractors’ Concrete Polishing Council, there are three types of polished concrete. Each of these has […]
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – recently announced their new board members beginning July 1. The new board members include Bruce Christensen, Vice President, […]
This is what the yard looked like before the new concrete was placed. Photos courtesy of Bent Mikkelsen. I will have spent the better part of three months this summer helping some friends with a backyard project at their home. When asked to stop by and offer my “concrete” advice […]
Today, Titan Protect USA, a venture of Titan West Trading, LLC, announced that effective immediately, they will stop restricting the sale of NIOSH-certified N95 particulate respirators only to essential frontline workers and healthcare providers. Daniel Sooferian, founder of Titan Protect USA, said: “Previous restrictions on sales of advanced PPE, such as […]
The seventh edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) was recently released for review and now references the American Concrete Institute’s, ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. Effective December 31, 2020, Florida will become the third state to reference ACI 562, joining […]
General Equipment Company is rolling out its Magnetach Tooling System, which is designed for use on single- and dual-head concrete grinding equipment with either left- or right-hand rotation. The new tooling system features convenient magnetic mounting and is compatible with surface grinders from General Equipment Company, as well as competitive […]
There are few bigger buzz kills to an installation than having a mix ready to spread “go off” in the bucket, much less right after having been poured out. Instances such as this are more than possible, if not likely, to happen in high temperatures. This phenomenon happens because the […]
A Louisiana couple’s offices reflect their personalities with custom-made concrete and epoxy floors. Photos courtesy of Dan Lynch As a man who appreciates good whiskey, Dan Lynch thought what better motif for his office than a concrete floor that resembled a whiskey barrel and featured bigger-than-life labels from some of […]
Nox-Crete’s Stamp Release creates a lubricating barrier between freshly placed concrete and decorative tools, including stamp mats and texture skins. Optional tint packs are available that can be added to Stamp Release for a decorative antique appearance. Additional Details Add antique color tint to Stamp Release with the easy to use tip-measure-and […]
