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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 […]
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.
Although months have past since the last World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Concrete Decor magazine would like take this opportunity to acknowledge the loss of an important individual and major contributor to the world of concrete construction, in particular, decorative concrete. John Beuler, President of Super Stone, […]
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. […]
Cemtec has introduced a new one component, stampable overlay system to its line of resurfacing and concrete repair products. Cemtec One Stop Stamped Overlay contains special additives that provide high flexural and bond strength, low shrinkage, exceptional trowelability and improved pot life and working time in hot temperatures. The product […]
As the U.S. enters its 116th straight month of economic expansion, the Portland Cement Association projects continued gains in construction and cement use, according to William D. Toal, PCA’s Chief Economist. Portland cement consumption is forecast to rise 1.1% in 2000, cement consumption is expected to reach 114.3 million tons. […]
The Euclid Chemical Company, a leading producer of concrete additives for commercial applications, announced today it has acquired a new product line for beautifying indoor and outdoor concrete floors, which it will make available to the residential markets. Ultra-Tex is a proprietary blend of acrylics, cement, sealers and colorants that […]
Producing concrete that mimics natural stones is art in a cementatious medium and overlapping texture skins is one of the crucial techniques. Completely counter to the precise alignment of stamps, skins must be placed randomly so their impressions imitate the irregular looks of natural stone materials.
