There are two common polymer types used by most decorative overlay manufacturers: ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and acrylic.
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Family Christian Center Upgrades to Polished Concrete
The new worship center at the Family Christian Center in Clermont, Fla. isn’t your grandfather’s church. It boasts sleek lines and contemporary design.
Concrete Books Line the Walls at Amazon.com Headquarters
Rows and rows of simulated shelved books crafted from glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) line 1,500-plus square feet of the first-floor entrance and corridors, reflecting the Web-based megaretailer’s humble beginning as an online bookstore.
Learn the Hard Facts About Concrete Densifiers
Densifiers are an underutilized, misunderstood and overlooked key to producing a beautiful and durable polished concrete floor.
Using Concrete to Replicate Asphalt and a Wooden Boardwalk for iPlay America
When Bob McDaid began making plans to build iPlay America, his 115,000-square-foot indoor family amusement park in Freehold, N.J., he envisioned flooring to complement two very different settings.
September 11 Memorial Fountains Colored and Coated with Miracote Products
Construction of the National September 11 Memorial was progressing on schedule to meet its target Sept. 11, 2011, grand opening date, when a big problem emerged concerning the twin fountains and reflecting pools built within the footprints where the North and South towers once stood.
Getting an Early Start on a Profitable Spring
For some in the decorative concrete industry, this spring can’t come too early. The doldrums of winter take a toll not only on the pocketbook, but also on our creative juices as artists and promoters.
Net Benefit and Increasing Your Value to Customers
Your product is valuable. You know it. You hope your customers know it. But how can you be sure? How can you ensure that your product benefits your customers and, in so doing, benefits your company?
Concrete Overlay with Hand Painted Flora at SAY Sí’s Front Entrance
In preparation for the 2012 Concrete Decor Show in San Antonio, Texas, show coordinators, manufacturers, contractors, trainers and distributors met last September to brainstorm ideas for hands-on workshop possibilities. While touring the headquarters of SAY Sí, an award-winning nonprofit youth arts organization where the workshops are to be held, Trevor […]
Spancrete names human resources VP
Spancrete, a leader in the precast/prestressed concrete industry, has promoted Scott Bertschinger to vice president of human resources and risk management. A Spancrete employee since 1997, Bertschinger most recently served as the company’s corporate director of human resources and risk management. His new responsibilities include all human resources, safety, insurance […]
