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Supplier of packaged pavement preservation solutions Crafco Inc. has reportedly acquired PoreShield, a patented, soy-based protectant meant to extend the life of concrete.
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Global coatings, linings and fireproofing manufacturer Carboline Company has announced the release of Hydroplate 6500, a 100% solids, ultra-high build epoxy lining for concrete and steel ass...
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Construction input prices were unchanged in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Pric...
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In what is being touted as a world first, California surface protection company Master’s Touch Global has recently launched a new “permanent concrete anti-stik coating” for the concrete indu...
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ASTM International’s concrete and concrete aggregates committee (C09) has reported that they are currently developing a standard to evaluate the tensile performance of fiber-reinforced concr...
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The annual JPCL Prestige Awards program recognizes influential individuals, impactful products on the market and noteworthy projects completed during the past year in the protective and mari...
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The 2022 JPCL Coating Systems Buying Guide for Concrete is available in print and online at paintsquare.com. This year’s guide offers manufacturers’ recommendations for specific applications...
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Global concrete and masonry industry connector World of Concrete recently introduced its new Innovative Product Awards, dedicated to recognizing and showcasing innovative and forward-thinkin...
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Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika recently released a new concrete finishing aid and evaporation retardant.
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Concrete protectants leader W.R. Meadows (Hampshire, Illinois) has recently introduced two new water-based sealers to its Pentreat penetrating concrete sealers product portfolio.
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Skagit County is seeking contractors to perform seismic retrofitting of the Upper Finney Creek Bridge in Mount Vernon, Washington.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking contractors to perform rehabilitation of the Rosslyn Tunnel facility on I-66 in Arlington, Virginia.
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A little over a year after Hamilton-based investment and management firm Forge & Foster purchased the 112-year-old Ray Electric building and connecting spaces—located at 20 Park Hill Road in...
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International manufacturer of industrial protective coatings and composites Belzona (Harrogate, North Yorkshire) recently announced that it has released a new containment grade coating with ...
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Did you know JPCL is available in multiple formats? In addition to the print edition, you can read the full December issue as a digital flipbook online, in a downloadable PDF or as individua...
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The South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council recently announced it has partnered with the City of Sioux Falls to treat roads with a soy-based concrete sealant.
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Protective coatings manufacturer Carboline Company recently announced the launch of a new fiber-reinforced repair mortar.
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Building product manufacturer MAPEI recently announced the introduction of its systems of high-performance, self-leveling concrete toppings.
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Researchers at the University of Delaware have received an NSF Career Award to create new durable adhesive joints for concrete structures. Studies are reportedly mimicking mussel adhesion fo...
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Portuguese paint company CIN recently announced in an emailed press release that it has launched a new product for the protection and decoration of porous concrete surfaces, cement mortars, ...
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According to the Washington Metro inspector general, new quality control concerns have been identified with the second phase work on Washington D.C. Metro’s Silver Line project.
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York recently released information on the sentencing of Nathaniel P. Lorenz, CEO of Acme Powerwashing Inc.
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Issues continue to plague the Washington, D.C. Silver Line project, with Capital Rail Constructors, the contractor responsible for building the second phase of the endeavor, reporting that c...
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Washington Metro expects another possible delay of the Silver Line extension project to the Dulles International Airport and Ashburn, according to WTOP.
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On April 18, the Northern California-Nevada chapter of SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings will be holding a chapter meeting with a training session on coating new concrete, featuring ...
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SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings announced earlier this week of a new standard for concrete coatings.
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The four-day technical program at SSPC 2018 shed light on topics from surface preparation techniques to coating technology and even moviemaking, catering to everyone from industry beginners ...
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Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika announced Wednesday that it has acquired decorative concrete floor products and systems company Butterfield Color Inc.
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia say that they have engineered a new seismic-resistant, fiber-reinforced concrete that is set to begin use in retrofitting projects.
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A new solvent carrier has been developed that aims to double the coverage rate of concrete dyes.
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In its eighth year, the Concrete Décor Show will be held Nov. 6-10, at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida.
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Florock Polymer Flooring has launched the FloroMica System, which it says combines “heavy duty epoxy floor coating resins with natural, decorative mica flakes.”
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Industrial and commercial flooring and concrete coating firm Arizona Polymer Flooring has opened a new headquarters in Phoenix, to serve as an international hub, and host research, manufactu...
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Arizona Polymer Flooring, a growing flooring products and concrete coating manufacturer, has opened a new 50,000-square-foot mixed-use facility, set to serve as the company’s international h...
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Upping the recycled materials is the key to what engineers from the University of Arizona say is a lighter, stronger and less expensive alternative to Portland cement.
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Engineers from the University of Arizona say their new development, Acrete, is a lighter, stronger and less expensive alternative to Portland cement.
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A new guide seeks to answer any questions related to concrete, including design and specification, inspection and testing topics.
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A group of RPM International Inc. subsidiaries that produce coatings and related chemicals to construction and engineering sectors have recently united to form The Euclid Group.
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A new polyaspartic floor coating from The Sherwin-Williams Company is designed for ease of application in manufacturing facilities, airplane hangars and other settings where impacts and abra...
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The latest polyaspartic floor coating offering from Sherwin-Williams is reportedly designed to give applicators greater flexibility and provide extended open time.
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The global concrete floor coatings market is expected to reach $2.6 billion by 2022, a recent forecast suggests, meanwhile technology advances are responsible for a boom in patent activity f...
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Several well-known concrete coatings brands, including Flowcrete and Euclid Chemical, have united to form The Euclid Group.
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A high-build, fast-drying polyaspartic topcoat system for garages, decks, or restaurant flooring is the latest product offering from Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems.
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A novel workshop at SSPC 2017, scheduled for Jan. 31 in Tampa, FL, will describe the capabilities and uses of proprietary products for exterior concrete and masonry substrates.
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A novel workshop at SSPC 2017, scheduled for Jan. 31 in Tampa, FL, will describe the capabilities and uses of proprietary products for exterior concrete and masonry substrates.
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A new free webinar will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of various concrete flooring options as well as their maintenance requirements and costs.
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A U.K.-based inspection equipment manufacturer has launched a new tool for coating thickness inspection on concrete substrates.
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A new tool for coating thickness inspection on concrete substrates has been launched by inspection equipment manufacturer Elcometer.
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A new concrete repair polymer has been introduced by VersaFlex Inc. (Kansas City, KS), a supplier of polyurea coatings, linings, joint fillers, and concrete repair products.
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VersaFlex Inc., a supplier of polyurea coatings, linings, joint fillers, and concrete repair products, has announced the launch of new concrete repair polymer.
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Sited in an active seismic zone and now the longest span in the country, Turkey’s Osman Gazi Bridge brought some unique needs to its construction.
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Minneapolis-based Tennant Company announced the expansion of its floor coatings portfolio through the purchase of the Florock Polymer Flooring brand from Crawford Laboratories Inc.
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In a move to expand its floor coatings portfolio, the Tennant Company has acquired the Florock Polymer Flooring brand from Crawford Laboratories Inc.
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Highlighting the need for consistent practices in concrete repair, the American Concrete Institute has published what it calls “a major milestone” in the industry: A new code that focuses on...
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A University of Houston spinoff company reports it has signed a distribution deal for its protective coating technology made for wood, masonry and concrete.
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Selecting and specifying floor finishes for high volume retail buildings is the topic of a free upcoming webinar hosted by Durability + Design.
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It’s not just the activities taking place inside Pittsburgh’s Energy Innovation Center that make the building interesting. The 86-year-old former trade school itself combines environmentally...
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Flexmar Coatings has introduced a new line of polyaspartic coatings made for interior and exterior commercial, residential and light industrial concrete floor substrates, the company says.
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Seymour Midwest has launched a new range of roller covers for flooring and coatings professionals, under the brand Midwest Rake Assurance.
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Specialty chemical company Sika Corp. has acquired L. M. Scofield, a 100-year-old North American producer of concrete color additives and decorative products.
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From aesthetics to maintenance costs, there are many important factors to consider when selecting and specifying floor coatings for schools and hospitals.
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Laticrete International Inc. has introduced a single-coat, 100 percent solids, liquid-applied, two-part epoxy coating designed to control moisture vapor emission from concrete surfaces.
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Global coatings and waterproofing product manufacturer MAPEI has introduced a below-grade waterproofing product line to the North American construction market.
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Durability + Design, the leading publisher in architectural coatings technology, will present a free three-webinar series on specifying coatings and other treatments for concrete floors in M...
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Arizona Polymer Flooring announced that it has acquired Super-Krete International Inc., a globally recognized manufacturer of concrete repair and restoration materials for commercial, indust...
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Baker Concrete Construction, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, wowed the judges of the Decorative Concrete Council's Decorative Concrete Awards competition with a striking architectural concrete instal...
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LAS VEGAS—More than 55,000 concrete and masonry professionals gathered in Las Vegas this week to take part in the World of Concrete 2016.
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Behr Pro has released a premium floor coating formulated to offer a “unique multi-speckled finish for horizontal interior and exterior concrete and masonry surfaces.”
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As NASA sets its sites on developing the resources to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, some scientists are looking ahead to the next phase—the technologies astronauts will need to one day l...
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The North American concrete floor coatings market is expected to reach $546.8 million by 2023, a new forecast suggests.
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First we have to get to Mars, but once there…how will we be build?
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Performance requirements for elastomeric, water-based, high-build coatings used to protect exterior masonry and concrete commercial structures are the focus of a new technical standard by SS...
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The Sherwin-Williams Company Protective & Marine Coatings division has introduced an epoxy-modified cementitious resurfacer that the company says patches and refills voids and bug holes in c...
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Crawford Laboratories Inc. has expanded its FloroCrete Cementitious Urethane flooring portfolio with new cove kits and colorants designed for food and beverage plants, commercial kitchens, a...
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Cardolite Corporation has debuted an epoxy curing agent for commercial use, including concrete coatings and grouts, mortars and adhesives.
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Environmental groups have said an Ohio nuclear power plant’s license should not be renewed because cracks in the plant’s concrete reactor shield pose an ongoing danger.
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With several researchers experimenting over the past few years with self-healing concrete methods, a company in the United Kingdom is being recognized for leading the way in testing how well...
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A company in the United Kingdom is up for a sustainability award for its work in testing self-healing concrete methods.
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A growing awareness of concrete floor coatings combined with increased construction activity throughout the world are expected to grow the concrete floor coatings industry over the next five...
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Gaco Western has added new elastomeric coating and system to its line of concrete deck products.
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Benjamin Moore & Co. has added a masonry coating formulated for commercial and residential applications to its line of Ultra Spec paints.
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Forecasters are expecting a growth spurt for the global concrete floor coatings industry.
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Nashville company Clemons Concrete Coatings announced the release of its new penetrating solvent-based sealer designed to repel water off of all types of concrete, especially concrete pavers...
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A Tennessee concrete coatings company has released a new penetrating solvent-based sealer designed to repel water off the surface of stamped concrete and concrete pavers.
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A Kansas manufacturer of concrete floor products has introduced a new cleaning solution that it says helps reduce scratches and increases the efficiency of diamonds during wet-grinding.
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HAMPSHIRE, IL--W.R. Meadows Inc. has introduced a new polymer-modified mortar designed to help renovate and repair concrete surfaces.
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HAMPSHIRE, IL--A new polymer-modified mortar has been developed to help renovate and repair concrete surfaces.
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ST. PAUL, MN--3M has created a new product designed to reduce stripping and refinishing needs on multiple surfaces.
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FARMINGTON HILLS, MI—The newly revised bible of best practices for concrete is now available from the American Concrete Institute.
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MADISON, OH —ChemMasters Inc. has introduced a dissipating resin cure designed for easy removal from freshly placed concrete.
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FARMINGTON HILLS, MI—A “must-have” encyclopedia of concrete technology for engineers, architects, contractors and concrete product producers is now available from the American Concrete Insti...
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DELFT, NETHERLANDS—Materials scientists are putting the finishing touches on a decade-long project to make a self-healing concrete infused with bacteria.
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NASHVILLE, TN—Clemons Concrete Coatings has reformulated its sprayable surface retarder to provide a "cleaner, easier rinse-off," the company says.
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PHILADELPHIA—Vexcon Chemicals has introduced a low-viscosity sealer formulated for use on aged or weathered previously sealed concrete.
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A European family of colorful elastomerics for above-grade concrete and masonry is making its debut in the Americas.
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Olympic Paint has introduced a resurfacer and sealant for lightly worn, structurally sound decks, porches, patios and sidewalks.
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Mortar and concrete admixture giant MAPEI is bringing its colorful line of elastomeric coatings for above-grade concrete and masonry to the Americas.
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A new metallic concrete floor coating replicates the look of shimmery patinas for worn garage and shop floors, the manufacturer says.
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A new epoxy resin system can help fast-track projects by combining concrete curing, slab protection and vapor reduction in one coating, the manufacturer says.
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Always critical but seldom beautiful, dozens of storm drains in Arkansas are getting an artistic boost designed to highlight their importance to the community.
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A new concrete curing, slab protection and vapor reduction system in one is designed to speed up construction projects.
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Usually discreet, storm drains on the University of Arkansas’ Fayetteville campus will soon play the prominent role of canvases as part of a community awareness campaign.
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Homeowner lawsuits over the performance of a deck coating have been merged into multidistrict litigation in federal court in Chicago.
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BASF has introduced a water-based, 100 percent acrylic coating to protect vertical concrete exteriors from water and dirt.
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Traces of red paint 2,000 years old have been discovered during an ongoing $33 million restoration of the Colosseum in Rome.
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BASF has rolled out a new hydrophobic protective coating engineered to protect vertical concrete, concrete masonry units (CMU), and masonry.
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The lack of a nonskid sidewalk coating at a church in Florida has led to two falls, one disabled knee, and one seven-figure judgment.
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A jury in Florida has awarded nearly $2.6 million to a churchgoer who crushed her knee in a fall on a new sidewalk that lacked a nonslip coating.
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A high-performance coating for insulated and uninsulated steel and concrete surfaces is the newest offering from Dampney Company Inc.
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Clemons Concrete Coatings has introduced a new product for indoor decorative concrete.
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L.M. Scofield Company has introduced a set of colored admixtures for concrete projects where a darker, more recessive soil or vegetation color scheme is desired.
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A new plural-component urethane product is designed to deliver a quick and seamless seal between a concrete floor system and wall.
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Surfkoat's newest masonry sealers for architectural and industrial settings are designed for improved resistance to de-icing salt and moisture intrusion from all kinds of wet weather.
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Three new concrete sealers boast a proprietary chemical reactive formula that gives them improved resistance to de-icing road salts, rain, sleet and snow, according to manufacturer Surfkoat....
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Homeowners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have become the latest to take Rust-Oleum Corp. to court over a deck coating that they say is prone to premature peeling and requires costly repairs...
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Walttools has rolled out a new concrete bond coating mix for use on decorative concrete projects.
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In2Crete has updated its Ecoguard pore filler, offering a green approach to filling and hardening surface depressions and hairline cracks in one step.
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Ecoguard has reformulated its eco-friendly pore filler for a one-step process, saving users time and money.
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BASF has introduced an evaporation retardant and finishing aid for concrete that can help prevent shrinkage cracks as industrial flooring concrete dries.
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More coatings, stains, paints, sealers and finishes than ever may be eligible for Green Seal certification as the organization works to revise its standards.
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The world’s most widely used building material is the focus of a new column in Durability + Design magazine.
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Seal-Krete, a manufacturer of concrete and masonry coatings products, has introduced two new pre-mixed color options for its Floor-Tex concrete coatings line.
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Coatings can solve many of concrete’s problems—from durability concerns to deterioration issues—while enhancing the beauty of the building material.
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From pre-bid to post-punchlist, full guidance for concrete floor projects is wrapped up in SSPC’s newly revised Technology Guide 20: Guide for Applying Thick Film Coatings and Surfacings ove...
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W.R. Meadows has introduced a water-based compound designed to seal and protect pavement, driveways and other exterior concrete surfaces.
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A new water-based, penetrating sealing compound is designed to limit the intrusion of moisture and chlorides into exterior concrete surfaces.
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L.M. Scofield Company has introduced Selectseal Plus, a urethane-fortified acrylic concrete sealer designed to protect uncolored or previously stained interior concrete surfaces.
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Stuart Dean has introduced a new floor and wall resurfacing, restoration and protection system designed for restaurant back-of-the-house projects.
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Cresco Concrete Products has launched Premocoat, a new line of cement-based coatings for masonry, stucco and EIFS surfaces.
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Rust-Oleum Corp. has introduced two new products made to repair and refinish commercial and industrial concrete floors quickly.
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Taken a shine to polished concrete? A free, new compilation of expert advice can help make the most of that investment.
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Newly announced corporate takeovers will expand the concrete coatings portfolios of two well-known industry players.
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In our experience, many architects and owners specify elastomeric coatings for exterior concrete and masonry walls as a reflex.
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A tidy few years ago, the inspector found himself on a project that should have been a breeze: a new arts center with four levels of poured-in-place concrete ceilings.
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Warehouses, production floors, shipping and receiving areas, high-traffic aisles and other industrial and open-air environments that demand static protection have a new floor coating option ...
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SelecTech Inc. has introduced a water-based, two-component epoxy system specifically designed for floors requiring guaranteed static protection.
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H&C Decorative Concrete Products has launched Micro-Topping, a new decorative concrete product reported to restore old and worn concrete.
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Performance requirements for certain concrete coatings used at wastewater facilities are the focus of a new standard by SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings.
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Selecting air barrier systems, through-wall flashings, reinforcement/anchoring systems and other masonry wall components for optimal compatibility and effectiveness will be the topic of a fr...
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Cool pavement coating technologies, projects and research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will be discussed in a free upcoming webinar sponsored by Durability + Design.
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Building performance and aesthetics will take center stage at D+D 2014, the first annual conference and exhibit hosted by Durability + Design Magazine.
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Durability + Design, a magazine focused on building performance and aesthetics, has announced the forthcoming launch of “D+D 2014,” The Durability + Design Conference and Exhibition, t...
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A new exterior coating reported to revive weathered wood and concrete surfaces has been added to BehrPro's portfolio of products.
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Performing concrete repairs that are both functional and attractive will be the focus of a free upcoming product-oriented webinar hosted by Durability + Design.
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TiqueWash, a new water-based antiquing colorant, has joined NewLook International Inc.’s lineup of concrete coatings and finishes.
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Federal workplace safety authorities are investigating a concrete floor refinishing project in a Missouri home that took an explosive turn last Thursday (May 9).
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Rust-Oleum has introduced Deck and Concrete Restore, a pre-mixed, water-based, one-part polymer coating designed to repair and revive decks and concrete surfaces.
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Tips for ensuring a long, attractive life for polished concrete floors will be the focus of a free educational webinar hosted by Durability + Design.
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Floor coating adhesion, concrete coatings, quality control and other topics are among nearly two dozen newly released video presentations from SSPC 2013.
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Coating projects at heights, ice-phobic coatings for wind turbines, coatings for immersion service and other critical topics are among nearly two dozen newly released video presentations fro...
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A team of Korean scientists say they have developed the world’s first self-healing protective coating for cracks in concrete.
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The world’s first self-healing protective coating for cracks in concrete is the promise of new research and development by a team of Korean scientists.
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Valentine’s Day arrives with no love lost among architects, developers and city design officials wrangling over a proposed paint scheme for a luxe new student housing project in the heart of...
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LAS VEGAS—Developing technical standards for the selection and specification for polished concrete was high on the agenda this week at the 2013 World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
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The latest hands-on advice for installing and maintaining polished and coated concrete is among the topics tackled by industry experts in an exclusive Durability + Design Magazine vid...
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The QUIKRETE Companies have introduced an enhanced line of concrete coatings and a variety of changes to its suite of Zip & Mix and stucco products.
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Concrete generally doesn’t remind us of lush, green gardens. But a group of Spanish researchers has set out to change that mindset.
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W.R. Meadows' newest waterproofing compound is a one-component product designed for interior, exterior, horizontal and vertical applications.
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StondriMVT, new from Stonhard, is a high-solids epoxy system formulated
to suppress excess moisture in concrete before an overlayment.
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Good looks or protection? What is the true purpose of a commercial architectural coating? The answer is "both," experts say, despite much of the industry's persistence in dividing coatings t...
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SAN ANTONIO—A scholarly yet sassy examination of the "nether world" of Corrosion Under Insulation took the 2013 Outstanding Publication Award on the opening day of SSPC 2013.
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A coalition of decorative concrete professionals hopes to pour, stain and stamp pink concrete across all 50 states to raise cancer awareness by October 2013.
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Global building products supplier W.R. Meadows Inc. has introduced Hydralastic 836, a one-component, cold-applied, solvent-free, 100 percent solids waterproofing compound.
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Stonhard has introduced a two-component epoxy system specifically designed to suppress excess moisture in concrete.
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