New “Poly Meta Forms” from Metal Forms Corp. consist of plastic forms with steel stake pockets that can be used to place all types of concrete flatwork as well as curb and gutter. Excellent for straight and radius forms. The forms are designed to be lightweight, moisture resistant, durable, and […]
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Vapor reduction system protects tile adhesives
The MoistureBloc Vapor Reduction System from Vexcon consists of a primer and top coat that can be applied on concrete floors or slabs on grade to block the transmission of water vapor, which may damage tile adhesives and cause other problems. Each coat dries overnight. The system is designed to […]
Accounting for Concrete Color Change with Acid Stain Application
Many comments, instructions, warnings, and confused looks surround the numerous ways acid stain colors can fluctuate from one concrete slab to another. Even under the tightest quality controls, concrete reacts with chemical stains differently every time. However, the sometimes-unpredictable reactions are exactly what produce the interesting and beautiful results one can achieve from acid stains.
Mapei introduces thinset topping and flow test kit
Mapei has introduced Ultratop, a self-leveling, abrasionresistant cementitious topping that can reach compressive strengths of 6,100 psi (42 Mpa). The material is supplied white or gray, and the white material can be integrally colored or topically stained. In addition, Mapei has introduced a Field Flow Test Kit to solve problems […]
How to Prep for a Diving Board Mount on a Pool Deck
Did you ever have to install a pool deck with an aggressive pattern and then worry about cracking or breaking the fiberglass diving board mount because you were unable to set the mount on a smooth and level surface?
Building a Website May be Easier Than You Think
If you have the skills but don’t know how to market your business to the world around you, Concrete Decor has a powerful solution waiting for you. We have teamed up with the Concrete Network to bring you their FREE Website Offer. The Concrete Network offer includes: ? Your own […]
Concrete Furniture Market Expanding Rapidly
By now the booming market for concrete countertops is well known. Architects and designers are well versed in concretes ability to contribute to the cool, natural look that is in such demand. What is not as well known is the growing popularity of concrete furniture pieces some of North America’s most creative craftsmen are creating.
Dust Muzzle from Shave Away
Shave Away, Europe, the manufacturer of the Dust Muzzle is manufacturing and selling a new dust collector designed for circular saws, the Saw Muzzle. The Saw Muzzle is made of heavy duty, fiber filled ABS plastic and is designed to fit the Skil, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita and Bosch industrial worm […]
Master Builders and Scofield Form Alliance to Expand Colored Concrete Market
Master Builders, Inc. and L.M. Scofield Company have formed a sales and marketing alliance designed to expand the demand for, and use of, colored architectural concrete throughout North America. In joining forces, the two companies emerge as the only full-service supplier of concrete admixtures able to provide improved products, comprehensive […]
PCA launches education foundation
The Portland Cement Association has established a new foundation to help finance education programs in nearly every facet of the cement industries, from university research fellowships to career recruitment and craft training. The foundation’s initial annual budget will be $285,000, which will be used to provide direct educational grants for […]