The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, in partnership with Concrete Construction and Architect magazines, announces its seventh annual Decorative Concrete Awards. The competition is open to DCC members and nonmembers. Entries are invited in the following categories: overlays, cast-in-place — stamped and […]
Press Releases
Ardex Academy Training Center dedicated to founder of Ardex Americas
Ardex global CEO Mark Eslamlooy led ceremonies to dedicate the Ardex Academy Training Center at the Americas Headquarters in honor of the founder of Ardex Americas, the late Herbert “Gr” Goller. The training academy will ensure that craftsmen are competent and confident when installing Ardex products. Dozens of Ardex employees […]
SX5000 DOT Approved Water Repellent Sealer
Foundation Armor’s Armor SX5000 water repellent sealer is a high solids, DOT approved water repellent sealer for concrete, brick and masonry. It works entirely below the surface to repel water and other liquids. It offers superior resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, deicing salts, mold, mildew and efflorescence. Available in a water […]
DDG 1220 from Dynamic Diamond Tooling
The DDG 1220 aka the “BEAST” is a versatile ALL-IN-ONE Grinder, Polisher, Burni sher and Zero-Tolerance Edger. It is a variable speed single head grinder with f lex head technology powered by a Dual Phase (Single or 3-Phase) or a dedicated 3-Phase, 230V ~ 480V, 7.5 HP 3-Phase motor. The […]
Decorative Drain Covers from Iron Age Designs
Iron Age Designs manufactures decorative castings for hardscapes and drainage applications. Our products are made in the USA, made from recycled material, and ADA compliant. For ease of installation, our grates are made to fit the most common drain systems available. Our product lines vary from standard trench drains, skimmer […]
Imprinta Stampable Overlay from Kingdom Products
Kingdom Products proudly introduces IMPRINTA STAMPABLE OVERLAY, a two-component restoration material designed to take excellent impressions. Durable and beautiful, this product provides unlimited design options and can achieve just about any shade of color by using Integral Color, Acid Stains, Color Hardeners, Acetone Base Dye, or Mystique Antique Wash. Because […]
New Foundation Armor coating
After one and a half years of research and development, Foundation Armor has released the Armor AX25 coating. The new Armor AX25 is a siloxane-modified methyl methacrylate coating that can be applied to freshly poured and fully cured concrete surfaces. It offers superior resistance to de-icing road salts, pool decks […]
Applied Diamond Tooling introduces ceramic diamond pads
Applied Diamond Tooling has introduced Ceramic Diamond Floor Pads. Ceramic Bond eight-seg diamond floor polishing pads are used as transitional pads and can reduce the need for metal-bond diamonds. As a result, users will have fewer steps to achieve the polish. Users can easily remove the cutting marks left over […]
TruCrete steps up outreach for Slick Mix self-leveling overlay
In April 2013, Trucrete announced the release of Slick Mix selfleveling overlay, and the company is now stepping up marketing to get the word out. Slick Mix is a polishable white self-leveling overlay with the longest heal time in the industry. At 70 degrees the heal time is 25 minutes, […]
Cool Tools & Materials: The Soaper
You’ve seen people soaping the sides of control joints before. This technique has long been an industry trick to make shaving joints easier. The tool by Hi-Tech Systems/Progressive Fastening Systems, The Soaper, makes this even easier. Polyurea joint fillers are designed to adhere to the side walls of the joints. […]







