Being in the construction industry his whole life, Dion Battles made the unsurprising leap to decorative concrete, specifically the vertical carving and theming part of the industry, after the nationwide recession hit the residential building industry hard in 2007.
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Why Metallic Floors Continue to be Popular
As metallic coatings grow in popularity, the competition is heating up. Bear in mind that the key to a mesmerizing metallic floor is the artist behind it.
Glow-in-the-dark Patio: Way Cool for School
Jason Geiser, owner of Deco-Crete Supply in Orrville, Ohio, thought a broad, sloping hill at his three children’s new school needed something to transform it from a virtually unusable space to an inviting outdoor classroom. He and the school officials came up with a project that revolved around Geiser building an amphitheater.
Durability + Design Elevation Awards Celebrate Coatings Excellence
This fall, industry professionals will get the recognition they deserve at Durability + Design’s inaugural Elevation Awards.
How To Make Your Concrete Sparkle
Sparkle Grain is a way to expose brilliant sparkle on surfaces that look like a sea of diamonds when sunlight or streetlights hit it.
NAWIC announces 2017 award recipients
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) announced the recipients of its Future Leader of the Year, Member of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Forta Corp. acquires the assets of VM Fiber Feeder Inc.
Forta Corp. recently acquired the assets of VM Fiber Feeder, Inc., a privately owned manufacturing entity. In conjunction with its newly acquired technology, Forta will move forward as the leader in synthetic fiber reinforcement that will now include a focus on its patented fiber dispenser product line.
Tile System Simplifies Stamped Concrete Production
After teaching stamping classes in Las Vegas for 14 years, Gerry Sadleir noticed that most of his students weren’t successful at ¼-inch stamping unless they had a lot of concrete experience.
Solvent-based Repellent Added to Line
A new solvent-based alternative to Prosoco’s popular Concrete Protector offers more powerful and robust initial water-beading and repellency on all kinds of finished concrete floors. Formulated based on contractors’ feedback, the new Concrete Protector SB offers improved performance in repelling water, oil and stains over competitive products. You can also […]
W.R Meadows releases Clay-Tite
W. R. Meadows has recently added Clay-Tite Bentonite Waterproofing Membrane, a dual layer waterproofing membrane consisting of virgin HDPE, sodium bentonite, and a protective layer consisting of a non-woven polypropylene, to its vast line of construction products
