Universal Building Products Inc. has released a new decorative concrete product line under the OnCrete brand name. The company is rolling out a new series of concrete stamps under the OnCrete moniker. To go along with the stamps, it is offering a family of premium stains, colorants, sealers and waxes. […]

The newest mixer from CS Unitec is the battery-powered AHR 24.1. It is equipped with a rugged paddle for mixing low- and medium-viscosity materials such as tile cement, paints, coating compounds and liquid media. At only 6.5 pounds, including the 24-volt battery, the mixer is easily portable. Its high-torque gearbox […]

Several new products from The Quikcrete Cos. Inc. will be of interest to decorative concrete contractors. Quikrete Etching Stain provides a multitoned finish that compares with weathered marble, natural stone or marble. It’s available in rich earth tones, including Coffee, Tan and Olive, which are permanently imprinted into the concrete […]

Based in Seattle, The Plastiform Co. is distributing concrete flatwork forms called Plastiform that have some differences from Green Plastics’ PlastiForm. The Seattle forms boast newly designed clamps, as well as connector rods for strong end-to-end connections. The board slot and base of the clamp have been reshaped to make […]

Invented in 1986 and patented by Green Plastics, a Santa Ysabel, Calif., company, PlastiForm was the first nail-free flatwork forming system on the market. It is guaranteed for 7 years of work life. PlastiForm is available in 2-by-4, 2-by-6, 2-by-8, 2-by-10 and 2-by-12 sizes, as well as lengths of 12 […]

Stegmeier wall cap and pool edge forms are made from expanded polystyrene, so they can be compressed into a radius with the help of fiberglass-reinforced bending and strapping tape that is included in the package. The wall cap forms are available in five architectural profiles. Features include a shoulder that […]

Pacific Formliner is a flexible, unbreakable and reusable form for creating decorative architectural profiles in all types of concrete. It can be used to create steps, pool edges, wall caps and countertops in any poured-in-place concrete applications. These durable forms are available in 6-inch and 7 1/2- inch heights. Custom […]

Metal Forms Corp.’s Xtra Flex Radius Forms are a breakthrough concrete forming system designed to easily shape extra- tight radii (down to 6 inches) for walkways, patios, curbs and decorative flatwork. The system offers a long-lasting, nailfree alternative to forming radiuses with less durable and labor- intensive Masonite, plywood or […]

The unique Poly Meta Forms system utilizes plastic forms in conjunction with steel stake pockets to help place all types of concrete. They are available as both straight and radius forms. These lightweight forms are easy to set, strip and transport. They are moisture-resistant, so they will not rot, splinter […]

Reward Wall Systems recently named the recipients of the company’s 2006 Project Awards. An Outstanding Education award was given to Construction Supply Centers for the Timber Ridge Gymnasium in Winchester, Va. The project, a 28,000-square-foot gymnasium in a private school for troubled youth, was the first self-performed job by Ricketts […]