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Brickform Vertical Mix is a lightweight vertical overlay mix designed for texturing vertical surfaces to create simulated stone, rock, tile, slate and other natural surfaces. It is composed of cement, polymers, lightweight aggregates and admixtures. Brickform Vertical Mix may be applied to vertical surfaces such as wood, drywall, concrete, blocks, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Contractors often discuss which is better, integral color or color hardener. Contractors’ creative abilities can really flow once they have mastered the use of both products. This allows them to produce unique, realistic-looking stone, brick or tile and there is absolutely nothing wrong with selecting either or both for decorative concrete work.
If you want to install garage floor coatings properly and create a profit, you must understand that not everyone is your customer. The price tag on the kit in the box store has already created a perceived value or cost to complete the job in many customers’ mind.
