Stain remains a popular finish, and while the number of problems or complaints has decreased over the last few decades, the problems remain the same, and they don’t discriminate between professionals and DIY homeowners.
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The Most Important Part of Decorative Concrete Contracting is Communication
An amazing thing happened in 2011. Twitter users in Washington, D.C., tweeted news of an earthquake as it was happening, warning folks in New York City 30 seconds before they even felt it.
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s 2014 Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Awards
For many years, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has held annual Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Awards to recognize excellence in craftsmanship using glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC).
Affinity Surfaces announces the Majestic Collection
Domain Industries Inc., a nationwide supplier of kitchen and bath products, has announced the introduction of the Majestic Collection to its lineup of Affinity Surfaces solid surface material. These 10 color additions inspire a wide range of design ideas within the kitchen and bath industry, focusing on unique, one-of-a-kind, natural textures and marble effects found nowhere else.
Smooth-On announces the Kwikee Sprayer
If you regularly use release agents in your processing for mold-making and/or casting, you can save a lot of money by switching from aerosol to liquid. The Kwikee Sprayer from Smooth-On is an economical alternative to aerosols for dispensing release agents and sealing agents. It is a faster, labor-saving way to cover large models or molds and delivers sealing agent or release agent in a fine mist.
New Trinic Stage II Blended Powder Hardener & Accelerator
Trinic LLC has announced the new Trinic Stage II Blended Powder Hardener and Accelerator. This blended powder is an admixture formulated specifically for the production of high performance thin-section concrete. The new Trinic admixture increases the early strength and ultimate strength of concrete with minimal effect on initial workability. The […]
Leica Geosystems improves Lino L2G+ Cross-Line Laser
The Leica Lino L2G+ by Leica Geosystems uses state-of-the-art green beam laser technology to project brighter and sharper lines much farther than traditional red lasers. The L2G+ wide fan angle laser makes interior aligning and leveling jobs easier and faster. The Lino L2G+ projects accurate (+/- 1/16 of an inch […]
Proceq introduces Area Scan and Data Logging for Pundit PL-2 series
Proceq, maker of portable testing equipment, announced a major firmware release that extends the functionality and increases the value of the Pundit PL-200 Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity testing instrument to all existing users free of charge. The update provides Area Scan for the Pundit PL-200. Area Scan Mode extends the possibilities […]
Super-Krete announces availability of Concrete BOOST! ready-mix booster
Super-Krete International Inc. announced the immediate availability of Concrete BOOST!. Concrete BOOST! is a ready-mix concrete booster that makes concrete stronger, harder and more waterproof. "Concrete BOOST! is designed for smaller batches of concrete such as countertops but can be used with any portland cement-based material," said Tracey Lackovich, President […]
Veto Pro Pac Launches MC, the smallest, lightest Veto tool bag
Veto Pro Pac launches MC, the smallest, lightest Veto tool bag in the Veto Pro Pac line of tool bags. With 20 interior and exterior denier nylon pockets, the MC is 12.5 inches high by 10 inches long by 8 inches wide and is perfect for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and job-specific […]
