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Michael Kaitanjian, 55, of Whittier, California, lost his battle with cancer at his home on Saturday, September 8, 2001. He passed away on the day of his 28th wedding anniversary to his loving wife Cathee. Michael spent the last months of his life welcoming his two new granddaughters. He also […]
VIC International Corporation has been in business for over 24 years teaching companies how to polish and maintain hard surfaces. Its original focus was on the polishing of marble and granite. In recent years, it has expanded its markets to include ceramics and concrete. The first commercial polished concrete job […]
In a business of few second chances, the better educated and prepared you are the less likelihood you will be, of making mistakes. When dealing with Architectural Concrete Flooring installations you only have one chance to get it right. Mistakes are sometimes irreparable and extremely costly. The Skookum Video Guide […]
Tough Shell-593 by Chem-Coat Industries is an excellent alternative to solvent-based sealers due to its low odor and VOC compliance. It is easy to apply and also provides a tough and durable wear surface. Tough Shell-593 is a premium and durable sealer developed specially for stamped, chemically stained, decorative and […]
Concrete Coatings Incorporated (CCI) has become one of the most innovative decorative concrete coatings product manufacturers in the marketplace today. With more than 10 years in the polymer industry, founders Alan Christensen and Troy Harris have developed a complete line of manufactured products for contractors seeking to provide innovation and […]
PlateAll, an innovative decorative metal coating, provides artisans access to a realm of the extraordinary. Mark Foreman of Bomanite of Northern California, an architectural craftsman and consultant, will attest to that. Mark applied PlateAll’s brass onto this ten-foot exterior logo in Northern California, creating a stunning effect. (www.bomanite-norcal.com, 877-653-9111) PlateAll […]
Empyrean Labs, Inc., a manufacturer of acid stains and sealers for architectural and decorative concrete, has announced it has made its products available to the professional installer, effective October 1, 2001. Empyrean has been a private label manufacturer of acid stains and sealers, with principal domestic and off shore markets. […]
Synthetic rock is commonplace at theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, resorts, hotels and many other places — and there’s a growing demand for residential applications.
Rare Earth Labs’ Concentrated Concrete Stain is now available in a Contractor test kit, providing an ideal opportunity for the experienced pro or first time applicator to try each of eight colors at a minimal investment. The kit includes instruction, beaker, brush, gloves and generous amounts of concentrated concrete stain. […]
