Walttools has released a new coloring agent called Tru Tique. Walttools Tru Tique is a water-based antiquing color wash solution designed to provide the natural, two-tone mottled effect normally obtained by the use of colored release agents. Tru Tique is perfect for coloring new surfaces or for rejuvenating existing textured […]
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Pioneering architectural precast educator honored by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Gil Snyder, associate professor of architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been named the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Distinguished Educator for 2013. Snyder was presented with the award at the 51st Design Awards Celebration of Excellence Banquet at the 2013 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference in Grapevine, Texas. Snyder […]
A Mosaic of Healing and Learning Using Exposed Aggregate Concrete
The tragedy created a bond between the boys’ mothers, Milena Sellers-Phillips and Maria Keever. When Sellers-Phillips participated in the search for a murdered girl in 2010, the experience renewed her desire for a public memorial to Jonathan and Charlie.
Blastcrete releases attachment for gunite shotcreting
Blastcrete Equipment Co. has released the H-020 gunite attachment, giving shotcrete contractors a powerful rotary gunite machine that attaches easily to any skid steer, requires less compressed air, and saves space on job sites. The easy-to-operate machine delivers precise material control. The hydraulically powered H-020 is equipped with Blastcrete’s “Genuine […]
Intraguard penetrating sealer from W. R. Meadows
W. R. Meadows has reintroduced Intraguard, a water-based, penetrating sealing compound for exterior concrete surfaces specifically designed to limit the intrusion of moisture and chlorides into concrete surfaces. Formerly known by another name, Intraguard is a clear sealer that weatherproofs and protects virtually all exterior concrete surfaces, including concrete driveways, […]
Industrial-strength pressure washers
Water Cannon is proud to introduce for 2014 a new line of roll-cage-protected two-, three-, and four-cylinder water-cooled Kubota pressure washers that deliver up to 7,000 psi. Including all of the important accessories — including a 50-foot hose, wand, trigger gun, and QC nozzles — this industrial-duty diesel pressure washer […]
Elegant Concrete Overlay Provides a Touch of Modernity to Apartment Complex
Sundek of Washington, Chantilly, Va., installed about 7,500 square feet of Sundek Classic Texture in Pewter Gray, Mission Tan and Clear for architect Adam Steiner, of Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., and developer Mill Creek Residential Trust.
Edge grinder with two-head option
Kut-Rite Manufacturing Co.’s new edger, the KRazor EDGE, brings many of KutRite’s grinding and polishing innovations to concrete floor edging — and include single and twin heads. The KRazor EDGE takes the contractor off hands and knees when grinding and polishing the edges of a floor. The twin heads feature […]
Acrylic coating aids concrete restoration
Anvil Paints & Coatings has released Deck-A-New, a 100-percent acrylic product that resurfaces wood and concrete surfaces. The product’s solid-color finish repairs structurally sound wood, concrete and composite surfaces. This new product is ecofriendly and provides a substantial layer that dries up to four times thicker than conventional stains. The […]
The Difference Between Sealing and Resealing Decorative Concrete
Few things can compare to freshly sealed concrete. Hues of hidden color explode the minute a coat of fresh sealer makes contact with the concrete’s surface. Customers smile with satisfaction and concrete artisans swell with pride.
