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Mary Hurd, one of the most influential writers and editors to specialize in concrete, passed away in September at age 87. Hurd is best known for writing every edition of the American Concrete Institute’s “Formwork for Concrete, SP-4,” considered the definitive book about structural concrete practices. The first edition was […]
Kingdom Products has released a series of overlayment and resurfacing products for the professional contractor. The first is Kingdom’s Vertical Wall Mix, which is engineered to be both lightweight and exceptionally strong. Its formula offers strong adhesion and workability. It can be built up to 3 inches thick in one […]
What do you do when your client asks for polished concrete walls? Not many contractors have responded to that request in the affirmative so far, but some are starting to ask, “Why not?”
Technical Silica Co. is formally introducing BriteFume to the general public. The white amorphous silica fume is used to create high-performance decorative concrete. While BriteFume has been available to a select number of users for some time, it has only recently been fully released to market, with a finalized trademark […]
Jimmy McGhee, who handles sales and technical support for Versatile Building Products, here offers his own unique tips and techniques for distributing mica flake on a flooring job.
Jon Kopp, Quality Epoxy LLC, Gilbert, Ariz., says his metallic epoxy floors are all two-color these days.
On of the advantages of landing a contract for several polishing jobs is that the later ones can improve on the minor missteps of the earlier ones. A recent pair of jobs for the Yakima, Wash., School District is a classic case in point.
Spice 6, a fast-casual restaurant in Hyattsville, Md., serves up a zesty visual feast that complements its Chipotle-like “modern Indian” bill of fare.
Donnie Denton, service center manager for Atlanta, Husqvarna Construction Products Robert Dorris, service, Concrete Solutions and Supply (San Diego) Sean Dunn, sales representative for Texas, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems Lee Dzierzanowski, business development manager – West, Dur-A-Flex Inc. Jeff Iafornaro, district manager for New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Husqvarna […]
If you’re interested in participating in the World of Concrete’s Artistry in Decorative Concrete Demos (Jan. 20-24 in Las Vegas), you have until Oct. 22, 2013, to apply. Artists selected for the Demonstrations will be eligible for one of two $500 prizes awarded to the Attendees’ Choice and the Experts’ […]
