The world's foremost resource on decorative concrete
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
