As decorative concrete has become more widely used, contractors in all parts of the country have grown increasingly skilled in the craftsmanship required for high quality colored concrete work.
Author: Concrete Decor Staff
Integral Color Dosing Machines for Concrete Ready Mix Providers
Ready mix executives from coast to coast agree that the color dispensing machines on the market today are a godsend.
Buckets of Integral Colors for Concrete to Go
Okay, so now you’re sold on this new color technology but don’t know of any ready mix plants in your area that have the proper equipment to produce integral colors. What’s a contractor to do?
Glass-based cement for soil stabilization
Esportec, a French company, has developed a glass-based cement suitable as a stabilizing binder for soil. Waste from glass containers and flat glass is ground, chemically activated and processed into a binder which can be mixed with crushed sand to stabilize soil in park pathways, bicycle lanes, footpaths, game areas, […]
Adhesive anchoring adhesive for concrete
Sika Corp. has entered the adhesive anchoring market with the introduction of four new injection cartridge systems. Geared to the professional contractor, Sikadur AnchorFix-2 is a high-performance epoxy acrylate anchoring adhesive that’s easily dispensed from a goodquality, standard caulking gun. AnchorFix-2 exhibits high load capabilities, can be dispensed in all […]
Integral coloring systems for ready mix
QC Construction Products has launched a new “total systems” approach to integral coloring for the ready mix market. QC ColorTech-E delivers superior concrete finishing performance from a blend of dispersements, conditioners and water-reducing agents that offset water demand caused by pigments. It contains engineered colored admixtures that do not require […]
Diamond blades for dry cutting concrete
The new Side Winder II diamond blades from Diamond Back are changing the face of high-speed dry cutting. The blades, which are available in 12- and 14-inch models, feature a ribbed core that reduces friction and heat while providing faster cutting and application versatility. The blades’ T-shape diamond segment design […]
Face-shield/respirator combo from ClearVisor
The new ClearVisor with Adflo system combines full eye and face protection with a slim, lightweight, powered, airpurifying respirator. The polycarbonate face shield has exceptional clarity and a wide viewing area, while providing protection from high-impact hazards. The respirator is used with a highefficiency particle filter that can be “stacked” […]
New director of marketing for Marshalltown
Marshalltown has promoted Dan Kester, formerly product development manager, to director of marketing.
Sanders appoints national sales manager
Chris Priest has been named national field sales manager at Sanders Saws & Blades, a leading supplier of concrete saws and diamond blades.