Technical Silica Co. is formally introducing BriteFume to the general public. The white amorphous silica fume is used to create high-performance decorative concrete. While BriteFume has been available to a select number of users for some time, it has only recently been fully released to market, with a finalized trademark […]
Author: Concrete Decor Staff
Use Two Colors of Metallic Powder for a Two-tone Coated Floor
Jon Kopp, Quality Epoxy LLC, Gilbert, Ariz., says his metallic epoxy floors are all two-color these days.
NEW faces in October 2013
Donnie Denton, service center manager for Atlanta, Husqvarna Construction Products Robert Dorris, service, Concrete Solutions and Supply (San Diego) Sean Dunn, sales representative for Texas, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems Lee Dzierzanowski, business development manager – West, Dur-A-Flex Inc. Jeff Iafornaro, district manager for New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Husqvarna […]
Last chance! Enter WOC Decorative Concrete Demos, Cheng contest
If you’re interested in participating in the World of Concrete’s Artistry in Decorative Concrete Demos (Jan. 20-24 in Las Vegas), you have until Oct. 22, 2013, to apply. Artists selected for the Demonstrations will be eligible for one of two $500 prizes awarded to the Attendees’ Choice and the Experts’ […]
Xpress Product Line from Stonhard Makes for Faster Installation Times
Three of Stonhard’s most popular systems offer Xpress specific formulations that work faster than ever to bring durable, high-performing flooring systems to incredibly active facilities throughout the country. Stonclad, Stontec and Stonshield product families offer Xpress lines, which are formulated using methyl methacrylate resins. This chemistry drastically cuts installation time […]
Quikrete now offering decorative concrete products
With the nation’s growing interest in home design projects, The Quikrete Companies has introduced a new comprehensive suite of advanced formula concrete décor products including stains, sealers, coatings and cleaners. These products are designed to help homeowners easily transform garage floors, foyers, laundry rooms, patios, sidewalks, pool decks and other […]
Seal-Once offers toxin-free waterproofing
Seal-Once from New Image Coatings incorporates a breakthrough micro surface particle formula that penetrates deep beneath surfaces creating a non-film forming finish without altering color or appearance. It is non-toxic and contains zero VOC’s. Seal-Once will not harm, plants, pets or livestock and will not damage glass, plastic, metal or […]
Polaris acquires HTC Sweden AB
Polaris Private Equity, a leading Danish/Swedish midmarket private equity investor, has successfully acquired HTC Sweden AB, a global developer and manufacturer of professional floor grinding systems and floor solutions. Polaris has acquired the company from Håkan and Gunn Thysell, who founded HTC in 1987. 3i Group and former management, who […]
Color-crazy Concrete Floors at The Stain Store in Austin, Texas
At The Stain Store’s new location in north Austin, Texas, 600 square feet of flooring in the showroom and tool room was overlaid with Miracote MPC, scored with curved joints, then stained with Mirastain II alcohol-based stain, Butterfield Elements. Stain Store’s own metallics were used in the tool room.
PCA on cement-use growth: Next year for sure
A Portland Cement Association news release, dated Sept. 12, 2013: An unusually wet spring and early summer dampened cement consumption for the first quarter of 2013, but did not put a wet blanket on the opportunity for strong growth in the construction sector in 2014 and beyond. According to the […]







