McTech Group Inc., specializing in innovative products for the concrete industry, and Sika Corp., a leading specialty chemicals company, announced that they have signed an exclusive supply agreement. Under the agreement McTech Group will be Sika’s exclusive supplier of the UltraCure curing blanket products and the EZ Cover flooring protection […]
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Floor Remodel of Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun center in Michigan
Ken Miedema, of Concrete Revival LLC, in Jenison, Michigan, was contracted to remodel the floorS at Craig Cruser’s Grand Rapids location. He utilized V-8 High Performance Floors products by Xtreme Engineered Floor Systems to achieve several very unique applications and looks.
Oldcastle Architectural launches InsulTech insulated concrete masonry system
Oldcastle Architectural is expanding its masonry collection with the introduction of InsulTech, a complete insulated concrete masonry unit (ICMU) system that offers energy efficiency and moisture management performance benefits with the assurance of standard installation. Comprised of a pre-assembled structural masonry unit (SMU), molded expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation insert and […]
Concrete Decor magazine is proud to sponsor the American Residential Design Awards
The American Residential Design Awards, given by the American Institute of Building Design, honors the industry’s most outstanding building designers, builders, planners, architects, interior designers and artisans. Concrete Decor magazine is a proud sponsor of these annual awards, which have attracted the attention of thousands of people in more than […]
Bosch introduces new hammer vacuum and right-angle attachments
Bosch introduced an all-new lineup of dust collection attachments for its SDS-plus and SDS-max spline hammers. When paired with the new nine- and 14-gallon dust extractors, these products set a new standard in dust collection by removing dust and dirt as soon as it is created. Bosch is also increasing […]
M3 Technologies’ new Majestic Concrete Cleaner and Conditioner
With the newest formula of Majestic Concrete Cleaner & Conditioner by M3 Technologies, your customers can maintain their new polished concrete or terrazzo floors. It cleans, conditions, hardens, and renders a concrete floor more soil- and stain-resistant while enhancing the natural gloss and color of the floor.
Construction lending climbing slowly, steadily
On May 28, 2014, The Wall Street Journal‘s "Real Time Economics" blog posted an article stating that construction loan volume is rebounding after a steep decline. According to the article, U.S. construction lending is seeing a slow, steady recovery much like what the rest of the nation’s economy is experiencing. […]
Engineered quartz sand functional fillers help manufacturers reduce costs
BassTech International, a New Jersey-based global supplier of specialty raw materials and chemicals, has entered into a distribution partnership with Germany-based Dorfner Group for customers in North America. Dorfner’s unique kaolin and crystalline quartz sand-based functional fillers are already used worldwide in industrial flooring, paint and coatings, glass, paper, building […]
Metallic Epoxy Tips and Techniques
Metallic floor coatings are a very exotic-looking flooring option. Unlike with solid-color pigment or chips, no two metallic floors are alike.
Introducing the new vertical design of the Sammys Pole Tool
Sammys threaded rod anchors from ITW Buildex are known for the time-saving patented solutions for threaded rod anchoring into a range of categories for construction. Sammys capabilities have opened doors for a number of uses including fire protection, electrical, HVAC, piping and others. Recent new product development indicates many are […]
