Seal-Once from New Image Coatings incorporates a breakthrough micro surface particle formula that penetrates deep beneath surfaces creating a non-film forming finish without altering color or appearance. It is non-toxic and contains zero VOC’s. Seal-Once will not harm, plants, pets or livestock and will not damage glass, plastic, metal or […]
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Polaris acquires HTC Sweden AB
Polaris Private Equity, a leading Danish/Swedish midmarket private equity investor, has successfully acquired HTC Sweden AB, a global developer and manufacturer of professional floor grinding systems and floor solutions. Polaris has acquired the company from Håkan and Gunn Thysell, who founded HTC in 1987. 3i Group and former management, who […]
Xpress Product Line from Stonhard Makes for Faster Installation Times
Three of Stonhard’s most popular systems offer Xpress specific formulations that work faster than ever to bring durable, high-performing flooring systems to incredibly active facilities throughout the country. Stonclad, Stontec and Stonshield product families offer Xpress lines, which are formulated using methyl methacrylate resins. This chemistry drastically cuts installation time […]
Quikrete now offering decorative concrete products
With the nation’s growing interest in home design projects, The Quikrete Companies has introduced a new comprehensive suite of advanced formula concrete décor products including stains, sealers, coatings and cleaners. These products are designed to help homeowners easily transform garage floors, foyers, laundry rooms, patios, sidewalks, pool decks and other […]
Color-crazy Concrete Floors at The Stain Store in Austin, Texas
At The Stain Store’s new location in north Austin, Texas, 600 square feet of flooring in the showroom and tool room was overlaid with Miracote MPC, scored with curved joints, then stained with Mirastain II alcohol-based stain, Butterfield Elements. Stain Store’s own metallics were used in the tool room.
PCA on cement-use growth: Next year for sure
A Portland Cement Association news release, dated Sept. 12, 2013: An unusually wet spring and early summer dampened cement consumption for the first quarter of 2013, but did not put a wet blanket on the opportunity for strong growth in the construction sector in 2014 and beyond. According to the […]
Concrete Countertop Solutions offers new Liqui-Crete System
Concrete Countertop Solutions Inc. has announced the debut of their Liqui-Crete System. This new system features a heavy-duty fiberglass mesh reinforcement held in place with the new Z Clip and a new highly flowable fiber fortified concrete add mixture called Z Liqui-Crete. Z Liqui-Crete contains a proprietary blend of specially […]
CIM Program requests donations for auction at 2014 World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — is seeking donations for their ninth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, at […]
Better shoe guards and spikes
Shoe-In Pro Finish shoes are designed to help decorative concrete jobs go faster and more efficiently. The first shoe in the product line, the Shoe-In Pro Finish, is a strapless shoe that you can slip your existing shoe into with ease. It helps keep heel marks and tread patterns out […]
WerkMaster’s new versatile Titan XT machine
The WerkMaster Titan XT is an aggressive surface prep machine designed to exceed the needs of the professional contractor. The Titan XT is used for commercial, residential, and maintenance projects and is available in 230-volt or 460-volt models. It acts as a grinder, stripper, sander, buffer, burnisher, polisher and edger. […]
