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Rhino Industrial, a division of Rhino Linings Corp., has introduced a new hybrid, aliphatic polyurea coating solution featuring rapid cure capability. With the release of FastFloor, industrial contractors, engineers and applicators now have a flooring system with superior resistance to chemical, abrasion, impact and frequent foot traffic. FastFloor is color-stable, […]
Fishstone has introduced new admixtures to its consumable product line for decorative concrete. Forton VF-774 is an acrylic thermoplastic co-polymer emulsion that is a water-based, nonhazardous material with polymer solids content of 51 percent. Its UV stability ensures architectural finishes maintain their colors. Crete Lease 20VOC is a waterbased concrete […]
Cheng Concrete has introduced a groundbreaking suite of NeoMix D-FRC Products that yield ultra-thin, highstrength decorative precast concrete with precision results. D-FRC (decorative fiber-reinforced concrete) is user-friendly, reduces production time and is virtually error-proof. With D-FRC Advanced Technology, the only ingredients are bag, bottle, water and mix. There is much […]
First and foremost, using ultraviolet curing equipment for concrete coatings requires diligent safety practices. Compare it to "a welder’s flash on steroids." Sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts are not enough. UV emitted by curing equipment can be many times brighter than the sun.
Coatings that cure when exposed to ultraviolet light pose unique challenges for artisans and contractors, but the performance and cure speed of these materials may make them worth it.
As with most things in life, a decorative concrete installer faces many choices when it comes to the products and processes he or she uses on a job. Unfortunately, the choice is often made to take the path of least resistance or buy at low cost versus favoring long-term performance and the quality of the project.
ColorJuice’s new formula combines nanopigments with a lithium-silicate hardener and other proprietary hardening products to lock the color into the slab permanently, even when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Taking concrete to another level with the introduction of a new television show called "Concrete Nation" that will begin airing on Fox television stations in October. The goal of "Concrete Nation" is to document the building of a house made mostly of concrete. The intent is to show the world the beauty of concrete when put into the hands of artists.
The "first cut" is the foundation for the polished concrete floor that you are going to create. But what is a "first cut"? In speaking with a wide range of concrete polishers, I’ve found that there seems to be three ways this question can be answered.
A closer look at one of the country’s most stylish countertop fabricators – and one of the industry’s most charismatic characters.
