Decorative Concrete October 2009

1900 Series 7" and 9" Angle Grinders

 

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories' new 7" and 9" angle grinders weigh less than 12 lbs. and are powered by a 15-amp motor that delivers 4hp for an improved power-to-weight ratios. The 1900 Series was designed for concrete surfacing, block cutting, restoration contracting and more. Bosch's new Vibration Control engineering utilizes re-designed main and side handles to reduce vibrations levels up to 50 percent, versus the competition.

 

Bosch Power Tools

Alkali Resistant Glass Fiber

 

• 12 mm Chopped Glass Strands
• The fibers become integral within the concrete and add flexural and tensile strength
• Exactly what concrete needs to resist cracking and allow you to create larger pieces
• Sold in 13.2-lb. bags

 

 

Buddy Rhodes Studio

B01 Liquid-Gel Pigment

 

• Thixotropic gel specially formulated for integral coloring of concrete and mortar
• Water-based, solvent-free and environment friendly
• Designed to disperse throughout any concrete or mortar mix
• Highly resistant to sunlight and UV radiation, alkali and weather conditions
• Use in cast-in place concrete, precast, tilt-up, floors, countertops, retaining walls and more

 

Construcolor USA, Ltd.

Cheng Concrete Countertop Products

 

• Full lineup of products for producing a concrete countertop
• Cheng Pro-Formula Mix for precast countertops is an all-in-one mix for indoor and outdoor applications
• Product line also includes colors, slurry, sealer, wax, polish, aggregates and faucet forms
• Instructional DVD available

 

Cheng Concrete Exchange

Concrete Countertop Institute Courses

 

With training from The Concrete Countertop Institute, you will learn quality. Get comprehensive, engineering-based training that will teach you to create the highest quality concrete countertops without worrying about technical failures. Learn from-scratch mix designs, from a neutral institute that does not sell proprietary products.

Courses offered are:

• Intensive Precast Countertops 101 - 3 days
• GFRC for Concrete Countertops 202 - 2 days
• Sinks & Molds 202 - self-study; Mixes 301 - self-study
• Sales and Marketing 101 - self-study
• Project Management 101 - self-study

 

Concrete Countertop Institute

Deck-O-Grip

 

Deck-O-Grip from Deck-O-Seal, a divison of W.R. Meadows, is a non-yellowing, acrylic-based, high solids, transparent, easty-to-apply liquid cure and seal. It provides a clear, flexible and durable abrasion- and stain-resistant protective film and offers improved resistance to most of today's common pool chemicals. It is specifically designed to retain and enhance the appearance of colored concrete and exposed aggregate surfaces and contains a slip-resistant additive. Also available is Deck-O-Grip W/B, a water-based sealer that is VOC-compliant and meets both the California Air Pollution Control District and U.S. EPA Architectural Coatings Rule requirements for sealers.

 

W.R. Meadows Inc.

Decorative Masking Patterns

 

• Hundreds of customizable designs and patterns available
• Modello can also create one-of-a-kind designs from original artwork or logos
• Designs are etched in place using gelled acids and stains

 

Modello Designs

Diamond Reflection

 

• Epoxy floor systems
• Diamond-shaped particles are part of the floor
• No grout joints
• Can be installed with a smooth or a textured non-slip finish
• Designed to withstand extended wear from pedestrian traffic
• PolyMax Flooring

 

PolyMax

E-Stain

 

• Blend of water and mineral compounds that react withs substances already present in concrete or cementitious overlays
• "Etches" color into surface
• Permanent, insoluble color effects that resemble marble or natural stone
• Made without Hydrochloric acid and Chrome VI free
• Available in 8 standard colors

 

Solomon Colors

enCounter Countertop Mix

 

• Professional grade countertop mix that includes limestone rock and well graded aggregates
• 8,000 psi
• Available in gray and white
• Works for pre-cast or cast-in-place
• Packaged in 50 lb. bags
• Liquid color and optional admixtures available

 

The Stamp Store

Faux Brick Stencil Patterns