Modacrete introduces their newest product, Pamako CCS. Pamako Concrete Countertop Sealer is a high-performance silane-based penetrating sealer designed specifically for concrete countertops. It is also designed with ease of application in mind and will produce consistent results. Pamako CCS penetrates deep into the concrete surface and chemically bonds to both […]
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Concrete Polishing Tips: Slow Grind Speeds, Cool Tools and Sweeping Compound Pitfalls
This is very similar to the story told in the old children’s tale, “The Tortoise and the Hare.” If you remember, the slow-footed tortoise won a race against the faster hare by keeping a slow, steady pace while his faster counterpart sprinted, tired and lost concentration.
A new single-component GFRC premix from Trinic
rinic has introduced a single-component complete GFRC mix, Trinic 11K. It’s the only all-in-the-bucket, no-liquid-admixture GFRC mix on the market. Just add water and start spraying. The high-performance premix delivers 11,000 psi with no freezing or molding worries. Add fiber for a high-performance backcoat. Add Trinic plasticizer for a self-consolidating […]
Series of Turnpike Stops Get Decked Out with Decorative Concrete
If Florida’s Turnpike were a rail line, the Fort Drum service plaza in the south central part of the state would be the equivalent of New York’s Grand Central Station, with glitzy interior treatments that include terrazzo floors and decorative exterior treatments and landscaping that evoke Florida’s unique natural environs.
The Playful Vibe of Crafted Tide Concrete Pool Stones
Decorative concrete wizard Tom Ralston is a familiar name to Concrete Decor readers for his elaborate, multifaceted homes and backyards. But there’s another side to Ralston’s work: the wildly creative stuff that’s almost pure fun.
GranQuartz opens Dallas location
GranQuartz recently opened a new store in Carrollton, Texas, close to Dallas. The new store has 3,500 square feet of warehouse and showroom. It will allow GranQuartz to better serve customers across the region with stock on hand and experts in the store. The Dallas store is one of 13 […]
Hand-carved, Powder-colored Concrete Floor in North Carolina
Cheryl and Ralph Burgess, of Mackintosh on the Lake, a development in Burlington, N.C., wanted a design in their sunroom. As you can see, they got a pretty spectacular one.
New Rust-Oleum Restore 4X
Rust-Oleum has introduced Rust-Oleum Restore 4X. This easy-to-apply coating refreshes surfaces while offering long-lasting protection to preserve decks. Restore 4X is four times thicker than ordinary paint or stain and is designed to refinish most wood decks, composite decks and concrete patios. This product seals hairline cracks and the smooth […]
Equipment supply store chain offers more for concrete professionals
Jon-Don has expanded the concrete flooring product lines it carries in its equipment and supply stores. Jon-Don now gives concrete flooring professionals a wide range of choice in chemicals, equipment and accessories from well-known brands such as Scanmaskin, Lavina, Husqvarna, Prosoco and Metabo. With the exception of a small area […]
A Guide to Removing Built-Up Residue from Polishing Concrete
Surface preparation is the crucial beginning stage of any concrete polishing process. It is especially important in old office buildings, warehouses or department stores where tile or carpeting once covered the flooring, leaving behind residue that must be removed before applying an overlay or polishing. Photo courtesy of Stoops Freightliner
