New from Chem-Coat Industries Inc., Eco-50-Seal is a durable, waterbased sealer designed to meet VOC regulations. This single-component formulation is a blend of water-based acrylic copolymers. It meets ASTM 1315 standards and is a nonyellowing cure-and-seal coating that hardens and protects. Eco-50-Seal exhibits a tough, chemical-resistant, glossy film designed for […]

Sakrete offers a convenient way to set and grout artificial stone with its new Stone Veneer Mortar. Just add water, and the mortar is consistent and smooth, ready for professional-grade application. Stone Veneer Mortar is used for setting and grouting artificial stone on horizontal concrete, vertical concrete and concrete masonry […]

GranQuartz Stone & Concrete Systems introduced the Surface Pro Erasor, a new diamond disc formulation specifically suited to remove hardtroweled burned concrete finishes. The Erasor has a proprietary formulation that aggressively grinds these extremely hard finishes. The diamonds do not glaze up or deteriorate rapidly, unlike some standard diamond pads. […]

Vivid Stains, new from Architectural Enhancements Inc., offer marbling characteristics like acid without neutralizing or rinsing. Just apply and seal. Billed as “the first realistic-looking stain for faux acid stain,” Vivid is environmentally friendly and UV-stable. It comes in a full spectrum of colors and custom blends are available. No […]

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing has introduced a new waterproofing coating product: Barricoat. Barricoat is a water-based asphalt emulsion modifiEd with a blend of synthetic rubbers and special additives. When sprayed on, it forms a monolithic, highly flexible membrane that cures fast. Designed as a waterproofing and vapor retardant membrane, it […]

The new Husky Mechanical Carpenter Pencil is equipped with Dura Lead, which requires no sharpening. Dura Lead can be quickly shaped by rubbing it on a piece of sandpaper, concrete floor or any abrasive material. This allows the user to get closer to a speed square than with any other […]

Matcor Inc. has been presented with two Awards of Merit from the International Concrete Repair Institute for the company’s corrosion mitigation work in central Florida. ICRI’s Industrial Award of Merit was presented for Matcor’s work with the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building’s concrete roof, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The organization’s Low-Rise […]

The U.S. Green Building Council today announced Archbishop Desmond Tutu as the opening keynote speaker for its 2008 Greenbuild Conference & Expo, to be held Nov. 17-19 in Boston. Bishop Tutu, a Nobel Peace Laureate, lead a crusade for social justice and racial conciliation in South Africa as then- General […]

A commercial-grade, easy-to-apply epoxy floor coating used in more than 8,000 automotive dealerships is now being marketed by UCoat It America LLC to the construction industry overall. The UCoat It water-based epoxy coating system is a proprietary formula that does not require application by specialized contractors. All UCoat It floor […]

Artist Robin Vella, his crew of designers, Spec West employees and industry insiders gathered with Estrella Shorey Feb. 19, 2008, at Spec West’s Rancho Cordova location for the unveiling of a decorative concrete bench honoring Bill Shorey, “The Color Man,” who passed away early last year. Bill Shorey worked as […]