Pervious Plus Inc. has announced that Steve Palmer has joined its team as the company’s new vice president of marketing and sales. He will further develop a growing portfolio of regional and national accounts. www.perviousplus.com
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New Metallic Products Fuel the Trend in Decorative Concrete
As the popularity of metallic floors blossoms, more and more installers are beginning to buy their metallic pigments directly from other sources to save some money and several companies have added metallic pigment products to their lineup.
Hollywood Plasterer Uses Concrete Overlays to Make Movie Sets
Remember the ship from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest"? Or the John Harvard statue that students gathered around during the hazing scene in "The Social Network"? What about the boat dock from the Hollywood version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"?
From Faded to Fabulous Museum of Art Updates Exterior Concrete
The Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale likes to say “there is always something new and different at the Museum,” but until recently, that claim did not apply to the building’s exterior.
Protecting Yourself When Working with Acid Stain
Some materials you handle as a concrete worker can be hazardous to your health, including the concrete itself. Wet concrete can burn your skin, while concrete dust can hurt your lungs.
Acid stain is comparatively pretty safe — but there are still some safety procedures you should consider.
Polished Concrete Walls at The Shops at Willow Lawn
In this outdoors construction project, weather was always going to be a factor. Considering the sensitive nature of the walls, precautions for polishing under certain wet or temperature conditions was critical to achieving desired results.
The Cheng Concrete 2012 Circle of Distinction Winners
Cheng Concrete has announced the winners of its 2012 Circle of Distinction Design Challenge, honoring design and craftsmanship in cast decorative concrete created by members of the Cheng Concrete Exchange.
Awesome Pool Side Concrete Hardscape
East Coast met West Coast and “old school” joined up with state-of-the-art hardscape concrete work at an award-winning residential project in Andover, Mass. The three-level backyard spread, including patio, pool, fire pit and surrounding walls, earned project owner New England Hardscapes, of Acton, Mass., an ASCC design award.
Sanding and Buffing Coatings on Cast Concrete Pieces
Concrete tables and countertops are held to a higher standard of appearance, feel and performance than floors and walls. And the final element of the finished piece — the interface between the concrete and the customer — is the coating.
Precast Concrete Countertops with Curiosity, Artistry and Innovation
Curiosity: Stay eternally curious about better methods, collaborative opportunities and advances in sustainability.
Artistry: Remember that concrete is an artisan’s canvas.
Innovation: Employ state-of-the-art techniques to achieve a very dense and reliable concrete product.
