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New Portland cement-based concrete topping densifies, polishes like real concrete
Prosoco’s new Consolideck RealCrete PC is a Portland cement-based concrete overlay for concrete floors too deteriorated for grinding and polishing. The ASTM C150 Portland cement component of RealCrete PC gives the self-leveling, structural-grade overlay many of the same qualities as poured concrete. RealCrete PC can be hardened and densified with […]
Walttools offers new sealer for floors and countertops
Pro-Tect from Walttools is made for customers with concrete surfaces that need good protection from both indoor and outdoor elements but do not want the heavy appearance of a traditional sealer. Pro-Tect is formulated with an exclusively designed proprietary water-born acrylic silicone hybrid that resists most stains, is UV stable, […]
Concrete Polishing Association of America defines polishing terminology
The Concrete Polishing Association of America has developed a set of official definitions related to the polishing and grinding industry. Through special committees and its board of directors, the CPAA has defined polished concrete, bonded abrasive polished concrete, burnished polished concrete, hybrid polished concrete and surface-coated concrete. The definitions are […]
Proline’s new stamp pattern
Proline Concrete Tools has introduced the Lorenzo stamp pattern. Conceptually designed by Andre Plouffe of California-based decorative concrete company Designs in Concrete for The Lorenzo housing project near the University of Southern California, the Lorenzo pattern features stones of up to 40 inches. The stone shapes are mostly rectangular and […]
A guide for overlays over asphalt
The Ready Mixed Concrete Research & Education Foundation has released a new tool that will assist with designing concrete overlays for existing asphalt parking lots and will educate contractors on best practices for constructing them. The Guide for Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots was prepared by the National Concrete […]
Coffee-table book on polishing
Xtreme Polishing Systems is releasing “Over the Top: Polished Concrete and More, Vol. 2.” A limited release will be available at World of Concrete, with a worldwide release occurring later this spring. The book is a one-of-a-kind collection of stunning photographs covering a wide variety of locations, themes, effects and […]
Epoxy Floor Coating Logo at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop Las Vegas, Nevada
In a city where pawn shops are a dime a dozen, one pawn shop in particular is becoming legendary. Located off the Strip in downtown Las Vegas, the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is the setting for the History channel’s “Pawn Stars,” a reality show documenting the antics of pawn business veterans
A Grand New Concrete Entrance at a Texas Football Stadium
Texas Christian University’s football program has emerged as a national power over the past few years, and for a smallish university (enrollment under 10,000) that’s quite an accomplishment. It stands to reason that a big-time football program would want to play in a big-time stadium.
A Guide to Using Topical Sealers on Cast Concrete Countertops
There are more choices and considerations with concrete topical sealers than there are with penetrating sealer treatments, and I believe it’s because of this that so many people are confused, frustrated and bewildered. Let me clear up concrete countertop coating confusion
