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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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.
