How can artisans and suppliers gain national recognition for their techniques, technologies and green benefits of architectural and decorative concrete? By entering the 2013 Decorative Concrete Awards. Download a Call for Entries at www.ResidentialDesignAwards.com. There is no limitation to the date in which the projects being entered was designed or […]

Due to a great response last year, Concrete Countertop Colutions will be hosting another Concrete Countertop Photo Contest. This year, the best photos will be voted on by the public to decide who takes home the prizes in three different categories. All countertops should have been created using Z Counterform […]

Smooth-On Inc. is now offering Smooth-Sil 945, a versatile mold rubber for GFRC elements and other applications. The rubber achieves a Shore 45A hardness. Smooth-Sil 945 is part of the Smooth-Sil Platinum Silicone series, which cure at room temperature with negligible shrinkage. These silicones exhibit good chemical, abrasion and heat […]

KutRite’s KRazor EDGE helps get contractors off their hands and knees during the floor edging process. Improving on the design of the EDGEKutter, the KRazor EDGE is a 3-horsepower, 220-volt single- or variable-speed grinding and polishing edger featuring interchangeable heads. It gives operators the ability to put a hand-held finish […]

Bosch Power Tools is releasing the new DH507 12-pound SDS-max Demo Hammer, which offers improved ergonomics and new design features to help users maximize productivity during a variety of applications, including removing wall and floor tiles, repairing joints, cutting slots in concrete or masonry and creating recesses or breaking through […]

Expressions-LTD is offering a reusable, bendable rock edge. It is made of solid rubber. Simply screw the form into place, as no additional backing forms are needed. It is ideal for use in pools, countertops, patios, and more. Bullnose and Slate edges are also available.

T.B. Penick receives patent for Pervious Concrete Elements The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to San Diego construction company T.B. Penick & Sons Inc. for a new, innovative building material called Pervious Concrete Elements. Pervious Concrete Elements reportedly provides a smoother, finer surface than traditional pervious […]

The Rhino RL450 from NewGrind Inc. is a six-head machine designed to be used in all grinding and polishing situations. Its multipoint articulating handle feature allows the Rhino to be used in tight areas. The machine features an easily adjustable dust skirt, special tool plates with a magnetic quick-release interface, […]

The No-Spin Dry Polishing System from Omni Cubed Inc. keeps your work area dust-free while also protecting surrounding vertical surfaces (i.e. walls, mouldings, and sliding doors) typically damaged by the edge of spinning polishing pads. For dust control, use an Omni Cubed Dust Shroud Polisher Adapter to attach a DustBuddie […]

Clemons Concrete Coatings is now packaging their one gallon solvents in F-Style cans. This transition will make it easier to pour solvents into sprayers along with making it easier to reseal unused portions of solvent.