The latest publication from the Portland Cement Association, “Finishing Concrete with Color and Texture,” is a basic guide for planning and constructing decorative surfaces on concrete slabs. This second edition includes a completely new chapter on white concrete and significantly enhanced coverage on staining and painting. Guide specifications assist in […]
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Countertops From A to Z
The Concrete Countertop Institute offers comprehensive, engineering-based training for concrete countertops. Jeffrey Girard, licensed professional civil engineer and founder of FormWorks Concrete Countertops, will teach every aspect of making concrete countertops, from templating to installation. The Institute’s mission is to raise the standard for concrete countertops through both in-depth training […]
Multiquip Dealership opens in Vietnam
Multiquip’s first dealer in Vietnam opened its doors in April. General Import & Export Co. in Hanoi carries a full line of Multiquip light- and medium-sized construction equipment, including dewatering pumps, concrete and masonry saws, Whiteman screeds, walk-behind and ride-on trowels, and Mayco concrete pumps. The dealer is expected to […]
ADFIL launches USA operation
ADFIL USA Inc. has been launched by UK-based Anglo-Danish Fibre Industries Limited (ADFIL) to meet rising demand from US companies for its patented polypropylene construction fibers. The high-performance fibers are mixed with traditional concrete and used in both above and below ground projects to provide increased durability and fireresistant properties. […]
Concrete Decor article nabs first-place award
Susan Brimo-Cox, a writer for Concrete Decor and PaintPRO magazines, received nine awards in the 2004 Communications Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Press Club. Brimo-Cox received a first place award for an article on concrete countertops that appeared in the October/November 2003 issue of Concrete Decor and a third place […]
Design center showcases decorative concrete
Colorado Hardscapes unveiled a completely remodeled Concrete Design Center Showroom in February for the monthly meeting of the Colorado chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Emphasizing floors and countertops, the 4000- square-foot showroom boasts new concrete floors throughout, including sections of reactive stain, concrete overlays, and imprinted […]
Gillespie, of Sika, is new Fellow at ICRI
Sika Corp. is pleased to announce that the ICRI Board of Directors has voted unanimously to grant Tim Gillespie the position of Fellow of the International Concrete Repair Institute. Gillespie was honored for his significant contributions both to ICRI and to the concrete repair industry. The special membership classification was […]
ISPC expands to new markets, rebrands Sawtek
International Surface Preparation Corp. is expanding sales of its portable surface preparation equipment in Latin American markets, including Mexico, the Caribbean, South and Central America. In other news from ISPC, the Sawtec line of surface preparation tools designed for professional contractors has been rebranded under the Blastrac name. Products include […]
Mapei adds sales support in Texas
Mapei is pleased to announce that Rick Walters has become the company’s newest floor covering specialist for the state of Texas. Rick has 20 years experience in the floor covering industry, and will be working alongside the Mapei technical sales representatives in the major Texas cities. Brian Haugh has also […]
Kover Krete celebrates 15 years,expands distribution
Kover Krete Systems, headquartered in Orlando, Fla., has reached two major milestones. Founded in 1989, the company is celebrating its 15th anniversary. This year also brings Kover Krete’s rollout of a revamped and greatly expanded network of distribution channels that includes many new wholesale distribution and retail outlets. For the […]







