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Scott Anderson, Keystone Structural Concrete LLC, Houston, Texas, has been elected first vice president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors. Rocky Geans, Mishawaka, Ind., Chris Plue, San Mateo, Calif., and Thomas Zinchiak, Woodbine, Md., were re-elected as vice presidents. Keith Wayne, Kannapolis, N.C., was re-elected as treasurer, and William […]
Quikrete has added new concrete stains to its line of concrete products. Quikrete Etching Stains give plain concrete a marblelike appearance with warm earth tones and unique shading. The acid-based stains react with the cement as they permanently penetrate the surface to create a unique, decorative and multitoned appearance. Available […]
Nox-Crete’s new Duro-Floor Color System adds rich color to standard gray concrete. Duro-Floor Color System is designed specifically for use on diamond-ground and polished concrete floors. Using Duro-Color dyes, this system locks in deep penetrating colors, hardens, and protects from UV fading and stains. ? (800) 669-2738 www.nox-crete.com
The finished floor of this art center brings in the arts wherever applicable. The new floor was one of the major changes to the space, and it presented the perfect opportunity to showcase local talent in artists who could work with concrete. Instead of creating a neutral floor, we went for bright and vibrant.
The DDG 1220 (nicknamed the “Beast”) is an all-in-one grinder, polisher, burnisher and zero-tolerance edger. The DDG 1220 is a variable-speed single-head grinder with flex-head technology. The grinder is equipped with a single 12-inch plate, which is adjustable by design to move left or right in order to get right […]
The Scan Combiflex 800 Propane (SC 800 Propane) from Scanmaskin is the newest model in the Scan Combiflex line of grinders. The SC 800 is ideal for outdoor applications where there are limited power options. The grinder is a powerful and efficient machine, engineered for any application. The machine is […]
The new SG7 surface grinder from General Equipment Co. is ideal for removing paint, thin-set overlays, adhesives, mastics and other floor coatings. When matched with General’s Pro Polish system, the SG7 becomes a low-cost, yet highly productive solution for smaller concrete polishing applications. What makes the SG7 unique is its […]
Mapei has introduced Ultratop PC polishable concrete topping. Ultratop PC is a high-performance, self-leveling, cementitious topping optimized for polishing. It’s suitable for interior and exterior use and in areas of constant water exposure. Ultratop PC will accept both foot and light vehicular traffic, and it can be used on new […]
Mapei has added four new densifiers to its line of products. Mapecrete Hard FS is a water-based magnesium fluorosilicate solution for horizontal interior concrete surfaces that chemically bonds with free lime in the concrete. This product works well on floors that are porous, readily absorptive and only moderately hard. Mapecrete […]
Quikrete has added concrete coatings to its line of concrete products. Quikrete Epoxy Garage Floor Coating is a two-part advanced formula, water-based epoxy kit that delivers a high-gloss showroom finish with exceptional durability and resistance to chemical and hot tire pickup. Unlike traditional epoxy kits that require a waiting period […]
