Classic Gray a Stylish Terrace at a New Italian Auditorium Secrets of Self-Levelers

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Classic Gray A stylish terrace at a new Italian auditorium Secrets of Self-Levelers

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2 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 ADVERTISEMENT Concrete Decor May/June 2010 • Vol. 10 No.4 Features

28 Artisan in Concrete Ray Anger, Decorative Concrete Staining & Scoring Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. This former Intel employee traded semiconductors for stains and stencils — and now he’s making his mark at churches, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Cafes, and everywhere in between. by David Searls 28 34 Project Proﬁ le Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer Ravello, Italy The latest creation of Brazilian architect and artistic concrete pioneer Oscar Niemeyer draws you into its grand oval entrance with a cool, understated terrace of pale gray. by Natasha Chilingerian

38 Self-Levelers 34 Whether you use self-leveling material as your primary pour or over existing concrete, it’s an efﬁ cient way to get going on a job. by Stacey Enesey Klemenc

44 Decorative Concrete Recipes 2010 The techniques featured in this beloved annual feature may give you the look you’re after for ﬁ nishing that one job. Or, they may provide the spark you need to come up with something new. by Kelly O’Brien 38 48 Design Ideas: Schools From the playground to the locker room, decorative concrete is inspiring teachers and school administrators across the country. by Emily Dixon

On the Cover: The new Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer in Ravello, Italy, features a 25,000-square-foot, pale gray decorative concrete terrace that leads attendees to the auditorium’s grand entrance.

Photo courtesy of Ideal Work

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Departments

14 Carlton’s Corner Niche Markets Help Keep the Recession in Check by Doug Carlton

16 Trowel & Error Dealing with Lap Lines and Roller Marks by Chris Sullivan

18 the concretist Good/Evil, Day/Night, Color/No Color by Mike Miller

22 Polishing Perspectives What Do I Tell the Owner About Those Lines? by Jennifer Faller

54 Product Proﬁ le 54 Lightning Strike Roller Screed from Lura Enterprises Inc. by Sue Marquette Poremba

56 Tools Consolidation Tools by Chris Mayo

112 Final Pour Future Lounge 56

2 Publisher’s Letter 8 Industry News 60 Product News 66 Association News 68 Concrete Quarters 72 Concrete Marketplace 74 Classiﬁ eds 112 75 2010/11 Decorative Concrete Buyer’s Guide

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Industry News

Call for papers and presentations Proposed EPA rules support use of for 2011 Concrete Decor Show fl y ash in concrete Professional Trade Publications Inc. The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a call for papers and has proposed the fi rst-ever national presentations for the 2011 Concrete Decor rules to ensure the safe disposal and Show & Spring Training, to be held March management of coal ash from coal-fi red 15-18, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. power plants. The second annual event will As part of the press release provide training, education, networking announcing the proposal, the EPA opportunities and general excellence in recognized that large quantities of coal ash the decorative concrete industry. are used these days in concrete, cement Papers and presentations are and other contained applications that sought for basic and advanced courses, should not involve any exposure by the including educational seminars, hands-on public to unsafe contaminants. These workshops and panel discussions. Courses applications would not be affected by the must be nonproprietary. Companies new rules. donating materials for workshops will The proposal calls for public comment receive recognition within the course and on two approaches for addressing the risks in any printed material regarding that of coal ash management under the nation’s course. Experts from various fi elds in the primary law for regulating solid waste, decorative concrete industry, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery contractors, business owners, researchers Act (RCRA). Under both approaches, the and government offi cials, are encouraged agency would leave in place the Bevill to submit materials. exemption for benefi cial uses of coal ash Suggested course topics may include under which coal combustion residuals are but are not limited to: Architectural recycled as components of products instead Elements and Concrete Features; Artistry, of placed in impoundments or landfi lls. Graphics and Specialties; Business “EPA supports the legitimate Strategies; Concrete Stamping; Counters, benefi cial use of coal combustion Tabletops and Fireplace Surrounds; residuals,” said Mathy Stanislaus, assistant Grinding and Polishing; Resurfacing; administrator for EPA’s Offi ce of Solid Staining; Engraving; and more. Waste and Emergency Response, the For more information about the paper agency offi ce that will be responsible and presentation submission process, for implementing the proposals, in please visit Concretedecorshow.com/ speakers.cfm. Clarifi cation Professional Trade Publications Inc. Mike Heidebrink and Annalyn is the publisher of Concrete Decor and Chargualaf are presidents of Cheng Decorative Concrete Retailer and host Concrete LLC. Fu-Tung Cheng is of the Concrete Decor Show & Spring sole owner and proprietor of Cheng Training. Design Inc., and he holds a controlling ✆ (877) 935-8906 interest in Cheng Concrete LLC. ˛ www.concretedecorshow.com/speakers.cfm

8 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 the news release. “Environmentally with resins from Bayer MaterialScience solution for protecting against graffi ti sound benefi cial uses of ash conserve LLC are now being applied to protect on various substrates. Conventional resources, reduce greenhouse gas against the adherence of graffi ti to coatings work well but tend to emissions, lessen the need for waste vertical surfaces. These vertical surfaces contain a high level of solvents with disposal units and provide signifi cant include exterior walls of buildings, volatile organic compounds. The 2K domestic economic benefi ts. This concrete poles, metal utility poles and WB polyurethane resins from Bayer proposal will clearly differentiate other surfaces prone to this nuisance. MaterialScience can be formulated these uses from coal ash disposal and Bayer MaterialScience scientists to produce very low-VOC coatings, assure that safe benefi cial uses are not found that the raw materials used in providing applicators with materials that restricted and in fact are encouraged.” concrete-fl oor resins boasted enough meet the latest sustainable construction ˛ www.epa.gov/coalashrule chemical resistance to be an ecofriendly specifi cations. New name for Nycon New Nycon Inc. has been acquired, has offi cially changed its name to Nycon Corp., and is now affi liated with A.L. Patterson Inc. The name change and acquisition announcement coincides with Nycon Corp.’s formation and a new license for Nycon-G, the line of ecofriendly concrete and asphalt reinforcing fi bers. Available in both nylon and polypropylene blends, Nycon-G fi bers have been a breakthrough product in green building technology. They are billed as the only reinforcing fi bers on the market today that have no net negative impact on the environment. Using Nycon-G fi bers increases the value of fi ber-reinforced concrete and asphalt in “green” building. Projects benefi t not only from the “green” features of Nycon-G fi bers but also from their superior reinforcing qualities as nylon-based products. Management and organization of Nycon Corp. will include Barry Fleck as president and Paul Bracegirdle as vice president. A.L. Patterson Inc. was founded in 1972 and has built a reputation as a leading single-source supplier in America to manufacturers in the precast/prestress concrete industry. The addition of Nycon Corp. will further leverage the company’s depth of product offerings to the precast/prestress concrete industry as well as provide diversifi cation to adjacent markets. ˛ www.nycon.com ˛ www.alpatterson.com Coatings aid in graffi ti prevention Initially developed to treat concrete fl oors, two-component waterborne (2K WB) polyurethane coatings formulated

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The Arts and Crafts Room crew. Top row, left to right: Tom Tedford, Flo-Tech Inc.; Jarred Smith, Flo-Tech Inc.; Shea Burke, Decorative Concrete Staining & Scoring Inc.; Scott Larsen, Surface Gel Tek. Bottom row, left to right: Ray Anger, Decorative Concrete Staining & Scoring Inc.; Greg Neundorfer, W.R. Meadows Inc.; Tamryn Doolan, Surface Gel Tek.

Acid-stained fl oor is fi nishing touch at Museum The handsome fl oor of the Arts and Crafts Room was the fi nishing touch at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, a facility improved by a series of decorative concrete projects as part of the 2010 Concrete Decor Show & Decorative Concrete Spring Training. A Phoenix company, Flo-Tech Inc., pumped the Floor-Top Initially, the fl oor of the room, on the main fl oor of the STG into the room on Wednesday. The next day, Anger and museum, was going to be polished. But the existing concrete his team applied two treatments of Terracotta Clay acid stain proved to be too inconsistent for polishing. Instead, an from Cohill’s Building Specialties Inc. Friday, the fl oor was overlay was installed for a stenciling workshop. Even more neutralized and scrubbed. During the subsequent dry time, was in store for the surface immediately after the 2010 Show petroglyph designs were installed by Tamryn Doolan, owner wrapped. of Surface Gel Tek and the Flattoo stencil brand. Ray Anger of Arizona-based Decorative Concrete Staining On Saturday came two applications of W.R. Meadows & Scoring Inc. led a team in beautifying the fl oor with the Decra-Seal. Two applications of Bellatrix Premium Concrete help of products supplied by W.R. Meadows Inc. The team Enhancer by W.R. Meadows were put down Sunday to included W.R. Meadows representative Greg Neundorfer, who complete the project. spent seven days working on the job. “It’s going to have an The Museum staff is very pleased with the results. effect on the industry,” Anger says. “That’s why we did it.” “We now have a permanent surface that enhances our The team got to work the Monday following the Show. environment,” says art studio manager John Bornhoff. They abraded the entire fl oor, patching holes with Meadow- “The colors blend beautifully with the aged brick walls. Patch T2. They applied Rezi-Weld LV, a W.R. Meadows epoxy The petroglyph images that were etched into the fl oor are bonding agent, for primer, then hand-scattered 16-grit coarse wonderful details that are discovered by the kids and parents sand from Borders Construction Specialties in Phoenix for as they move throughout the room. Best of all, the fl oor is bonding. After cleaning up, they caulked edges and areas impervious to moisture, so cleanup is much easier.” around cabinets to prep for placement of W.R. Meadows Director of exhibits Nancy Stice singles out the team for Floor-Top STG self-leveling overlay, which would fl ow into praise. “They worked together so well, under a lot of pressure, any crevice left unprotected. and they kept us in the loop and were very considerate of our needs,” she says. “A lot of credit goes to them — they were very professional and accommodating.” Another sweeping community improvement project, similar to the one that transformed the Museum, is planned for Rocketown in Nashville, Tenn., as part of the 2011 Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training, to be held March 15-18. ˛ www.concretedecor.net/online_stories/childrensmuseum.cfm ˛ www.concretedecorshow.com ˛ www.surfacegeltek.com ˛ www.wrmeadows.com

10 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 In addition to features such as low VOCs, high chemical resistance, low odor, light stability and easy cleanability, the Bayhydur polyisocyanates and Bayhydrol polyurethane dispersions from Bayer MaterialScience LLC can Architcectural cladding used at easily be formulated to obtain a high new veteran’s retirement home gloss or matte fi nish. Tindall Corp. has announced the ✆ (412) 777-3983 completion of a new Armed Forces ˛ www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com Retirement Home in Gulfport, Miss., Gains to materialize in late 2010 replacing one severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina and demolished in Expected increases in public late 2007. construction activities will pave the The retirement home features four way for improved cement consumption pavilions rising from the main fl oor in 2010 and beyond, according to the with a garage located at ground level. most recent economic forecast from the A landscaped green area with walking Portland Cement Association. paths, bicycle trail and swimming pool In 2010, PCA anticipates a modest surrounds the 600,000-square-foot 5 percent increase in consumption over main building, which provides 582 severely depressed 2009 levels. The gain units for a full spectrum of continuing- of 3 to 5 million metric tons in cement care retirement living for veterans. use will materialize during the second Tindall Mississippi Division half of the year. A 13.3 percent jump is furnished architectural cladding for predicted for 2011, followed by an 18.7 the entire complex. It consisted of percent increase in 2012. 1,075 white concrete panels with “The 2010 recovery in cement minimal color variation, featuring consumption lays largely on expectations for public construction activity,” said PCA chief economist Edward Sullivan in a press release. “Spending from the stimulus bill will more than double to $12 billion, and that spending is expected to refl ect an increased share of major highway construction and bridge projects — cement-intensive projects.” Although nonresidential sectors such as oil and farm construction would contribute to the 2010 cement consumption increase, consumption accrued to commercial building would decline 29 percent on top of a 38-year low reached in 2009. The residential sector is expected to become a modest contributor to growth during 2010 — a factor that has not materialized since 2005. “The economy is recovering and improving its core fundamentals. However, recovery for the construction markets will be slowed by the continuation of tight lending conditions, high foreclosure rates and weak job markets,” Sullivan said. ˛ www.cement.org

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 11 Industry News architectural reveals and a medium Olympic and Paralympic Village for the content value. sandblast. The panels averaged 15 feet 2010 Winter Olympic Games involved Several formulations of high- by 8 feet by 6 inches each. Tindall’s all of Lafarge’s expertise in LEED volume fl y ash concrete made a engineers developed a unique system of certifi cation, which was required by the strong contribution to meeting these hanging connections to satisfy stringent specifi cations to reduce the buildings’ cost, performance and sustainability architectural requirements. environmental footprint in terms of requirements. Derived from burning ˛ www.tindallcorp.com energy effi ciency, water consumption, coal in electric utility plants, fl y ash heating, use of local materials and can be used as a supplementary Olympic and Paralympic Village reuse of any surplus. These sustainable cementitious material for improving constructed with Lafarge help design specifi cations required that the strength, durability, workability and The construction of Vancouver’s concrete have an 80 percent recycled other properties of concrete. Also, using fl y ash is good for the environment, as it saves virgin raw materials, makes use of an industrial byproduct that might otherwise be disposed of in landfi lls, and allows concrete producers to reduce their use of portland cement. With eight complexes distributed over a 90-acre former industrial waterfront property, the impressive 600,000-square-foot village containing more than 600 dwelling units is the fi rst phase in an immense project to redevelop the Southeast False Creek area near downtown Vancouver. ˛ www.lafarge-na.com Alkali aggregate reactions subject of ASTM subcommittee Members of ASTM Committees C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and C01 on Cement, as well as other interested parties, are invited to join the new Subcommittee C09.50 on Risk Management for Alkali Aggregate Reactions. The subcommittee will develop standards on the mitigation of harmful alkali-aggregate reactions in concrete. To initiate the launch of C09.50, Committees C01 and C09 are the co-sponsors of a workshop on Specifi cations on Alkali-Aggregate Reaction, to be held June 6 at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand and Suites Hotel in St. Louis, Mo. The purpose of the workshop is to help the sponsoring committees and the new subcommittee develop new specifi cations on alkali- silica reactions in concrete. ˛ www.astm.org Appointments at Stone Construction Equipment At Stone Construction Equipment, Tim Roberts of Kirkwood, Mo., has been promoted to district manager. His

12 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 responsibilities to the position service-driven opportunities and include serving the of inside sales represent Blastrac on a national level. needs of equipment representative. He will also help develop key strategies dealers and rental Rock will serve the for increased sales and market share for houses in the states needs of member Blastrac preferred systems across North, of Kansas, New accounts of several Central and South America. Mexico, Colorado, national buying Robb has received certiﬁ cation as Missouri and parts groups along a SSPC Concrete Coatings Inspector of Texas. with other small and demonstrates a hands-on approach Also, Randall Zea of Bloomﬁ eld, dealerships in the Midwest and Western across the engineering spectrum. His N.Y., has recently been appointed regions of the U.S. and Canada. expanded responsibilities as engineering to the position ˛ www.stone-equip.com manager will include leading research of inside sales and development efforts, co-engineering representative. Blastrac promotes personnel with Blastrac Europe to implement Zea will use his Blastrac has promoted Jonn global designs, specifying hydraulic, expertise with Rippman to national sales manager transmission, and electrical control Stone equipment to and training director and Paul Robb to power systems and components, serve the needs of engineering manager. specifying mechanical designs, and member accounts Rippman recently served as managing design/drafting and quality of several national Blastrac’s national training director. control personnel and processes. buying groups and small dealerships He has created and will continue ˛ www.blastrac.com in the Eastern regions of the United to implement Surface Preparation States and Canada, as well as working Academic Resource Center training with municipalities, GSA and other classes. As national sales manager, he government business. will work closely with regional sales Laurie Rock of Honeoye, N.Y., managers and Blastrac distributors has recently been appointed by Stone to develop new territories, promote

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 13 Carlton’s Corner

Niche Markets Help Keep the Recession in Check

othing, and I mean nothing, keeps cycle. A decorative job for a homeowner Na person up at night like worry is completely different from, say, a over fi nding the next job or project. new construction project that contains Running a business has become more decorative concrete as part of an overall like a chess job. Many times the homeowner’s game, trying to improvements will be limited to your maneuver yourself scope of work. These projects must into the best be handled differently in order to sell, position to keep educate, and install to the owner’s the cash fl ow satisfaction. The phrase that keeps moving forward. popping into my head is “front-end No longer can a work” — going without it spells trouble. contractor simply Success in this market type means wait for a builder not skipping steps when explaining by Doug Carlton or architect to call the decorative process. Meeting with the next project. These days are expectations is the most diffi cult part over for now. The residential market of of these projects. I have noticed that new construction has slowed to a crawl homeowners have become much more and the commercial sector is playing educated about decorative concrete as the same game. So where does this leave of late, but don’t assume that your client you, after you’ve worked hard to develop understands, and educate them along decorative concrete skills and master the every step of the process. trade? Why is this market still growing? Let’s break down two markets that Buying and selling real estate is continue to supply new opportunities gridlocked for a number of reasons for you to get decorative concrete work. and this has created a niche market of Look over each type and see which is folks improving existing properties. the best fi t for your business. My company has tracked this market closely over the last year and we work Jobs for homeowners hard to squeeze every ounce of new This sector consists of projects business from it. Today’s homeowner where you deal directly with a market is spending real dollars and not homeowner. I personally have found borrowed money. This has changed the this niche to be a honey hole in times dynamics of the game because all costs like this. These projects are passed are watched closely. I would look hard at over in a growth market like the one this market if I were you. we have experienced over the last few The best way to tap into this years, but they are valuable in today’s market is to connect with landscapers

14 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 and remodel contractors. These day-to-day cost of doing business can be companies commonly deal directly covered in the meantime. with homeowners and will pass your Tapping into this type of work name along even if a home improvement can be as simple as joining a local or project doesn’t require their services. state builders exchange that tracks new You should do the same for them. This public works jobs as they come up for type of networking can create a referral bid. Dues are usually reasonable, and approach that rolls from one job to the those who are computer-savvy can next. estimate most projects online. One interesting fact about homeowner projects we have found The last word is that the job often grows after the This spring has found many improvement starts. It is always much decorative contractors fi elding reseal easier to grow an existing project than to projects to help make ends meet. This try to sell a new one. market should never be overlooked because it creates good-looking projects Public works projects while putting a few dollars into the It’s no secret that this sector is business account. still pumping out new work. State and However, we are noticing an federal money is spurring these projects increasing number of failures on the in an attempt to kick-start the overall resealed projects. You may be seeing the economy. City parks, streetscapes and same problem, so look for an in-depth public buildings are only a few of these article on resealing decorative concrete types of projects. Many contractors that coming soon. have never bid public work have found themselves with little choice but to test Doug Carlton operates Carlton Concrete this market. Unlike homeowner projects Inc. in Visalia, Calif. He can be reached at [email protected]. that can be negotiated directly with the end user, public works projects generally are awarded to the lowest bidder. The benefi t is that these projects can be bid one after the other if you fi nd yourself with the time. Your phase of the project is usually well spelled out, so meeting expectations is as simple as meeting specifi cations. Landing one of these projects can provide weeks or months of work for your crew and give a business owner a little breathing room to fi nd the next project. The challenge of these projects is landing one when so many contractors are looking for work. As bad as it may sound, it sometimes comes down to who makes a mistake with the bid. Nevertheless, this market is hot right now and many decorative companies are tapping into public works projects to keep crews busy. Closely look over specs on public works projects, and don’t assume that your supplier will substitute for the one specifi ed. Submittals are required on these jobs, and job-site samples are almost always required. Make sure you are comfortable with every detail of the project before jumping in. It usually takes months to get paid, so be sure the

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 15 Trowel & Error

Dealing with Lap Lines and Roller Marks

Sealing concrete can be frustrating! how to repair them, and how to avoid Roller marks and their cousins, “lap them on future jobs. lines,” are just two of those frustrating Keep in mind that rollers are a problems that can plague professional different type of applicator from “push- decorative and-pull” applicators, which leave installers. lap lines. Rollers roll and are a class When you of applicator unto themselves, while really think “push-and-pull” applicators such as T- about it, sealing bars, lamb’s wool and mops glide, with concrete falls no rolling action, and are considered more into the a separate type of applicator. Rollers coatings industry are recommended for lower-viscosity than the concrete coatings, typically below 30 percent industry. It’s as solids, while push-and-pull applicators by Chris Sullivan much art as it is are recommended for the higher- science to get liquid sealer out of a can viscosity coatings with solids above and lay it down in a thin and seamless 30 percent. ﬁ lm over a concrete surface. We expect Roller marks can show up with any this “seamless” process to happen the sealer or coating and on any surface same way day in and day out, even or substrate. What most people do not though each surface is different, each understand is that roller marks are environment is different and each created by physical forces exerted on the applicator is different. Also, if you are liquid sealer during application. like most decorative concrete installers, As a roller runs across a surface, your expertise is color and concrete, not two forces are exerted on the liquid sealers or coatings. Taking those factors sealer as it comes off the roller cover. into consideration, it’s actually pretty These forces are centrifugal force and amazing how few problems do occur for the force of gravity. Without getting into the amount of decorative sealer applied complex physics, let’s just say that the each year. liquid sealer held in the nap of the roller With all that in mind, let’s look at has inertia as the roller spins across the roller marks and lap lines, two of the surface. The inertia drives the material most common problems with sealer off the roller cover onto the substrate. application, and try to get a better As the speed of the roller increases, the understanding of why the marks occur, centrifugal force and inertia increase,

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Photo courtesy of Chris Sullivan 18 |www.ConcreteDecor.net |May/June 2010 the concretist the I Color Color/No Day/Night, Good/Evil, sky. the of blue rich the perhaps, or, better backhoe, this of orange the as such colors, punchy for canvas agreat as act and to contrast provide colors bland, almost neutral, and terrain Desert Nevada: County, Lander in camp” base at “construction I’m and It’s now 7:15 a.m., Monday, 10, May Igot it!Kinda. no later!” dead, drop “Monday, 10, May It’s get itMiller? extension, hegaveme an case, any it,I’d I had if never looked atit. In Or, calendar. the but Ididn’t have due, was my column said calendar editorial the when past weeks two or London, You it’ssomething?”) see, Jack I’m think You(“What! expectations. performance editorial unrealistic John satisfy up and towarm trying fi bythe sitting I’m freeze. harsh a then and rain, and winds by heavy followed afternoon, yesterday snow desert mountains. There was a light alight was There mountains. desert high in t’s feet 7:00 at6,000 I’m am. northeastern Nevada at The Visual atTheVisual Nevada northeastern Strieder’s Strieder’s re by Michael Miller Crocker and Emily McClintick, were. were. McClintick, Emily and Crocker Steve of my workshop panelists, both However, Will. with but Iwasn’t familiar well, work quite whose Iknow someone Fu-Tung speakers. keynote is conference the as morning that early co-featured Bruder, were Will architect and Cheng Fu-Tungget-together, big guns, the fi of end the atthe was my address While address. kickoff Concrete,” gavethe and of Sensory TheClarity Into “Step aworkshop, Ipresented where Ariz., Phoenix, in Training, Spring Concrete Show &Decorative Decor Concrete Concrete Decor attended me of another. I recently my revised deadline. meet and in this e-mail caravan, little his in uplink a solar-powered satellite sheepherder with aPeruvian down track done bynoon, get this I’ll luck, any With developing well. ourwater Retreat, Rancho/ Po’ El grid”) “off Mike the ( Group’s Concrete primitive rst afternoon, just before the cocktail cocktail before the just afternoon, rst So, this trip to the desert reminds reminds desert tothe trip So, this magazine’s fi magazine’s

Photos courtesy of Mike Miller and Emily McClintick rst annual completely In its architectural plans for the Agave Library, in Glendale, Ariz., Will Bruder + Partners favored basic, rough, construction materials — such as raw, primed and galvanized steel, bare wood, and natural gray vertical masonry and cast-in-place horizontal concrete — that reﬂ ected the geography of the area surrounding Phoenix. Notice the neutral canvas of this steel entry awning and the visual punch of the white clouds and blue sky.

In fact, Steve presented me with a recent copy of Architectural Record, which featured Will Bruder + Partners Ltd.’s Agave Library, a Glendale, Ariz., building that is part of the Phoenix Public Library system. Emily said, “Mike, ya just gotta go see it!” And so we did. And it was fantastic! The Agave Library has something in common with Mount Lewis and the Shoshone Range, which loom above the Po’ Mike El Rancho/Retreat. And what they have in common is something important for us to remember, from a design standpoint, in the business of producing sensory concrete … The importance of contrasts! Evil allows you to appreciate good. The occasional really bad customer makes you appreciate all the more the even more occasional really good customer. Night makes you appreciate the day. Cool makes you appreciate warm. And now we get to the subject of this column: An absence of color allows you to appreciate all the more a really saturated color! It’s early May, spring in the Nevada high country, and this means that patches of grass are extra green against the gray and dull brown rocks and soil of the land. Wildfl owers in brilliant yellows and purples and gorgeous pinks — and the occasional stone in deep blue or green, turquoise or aventurine — visually delight everyone, even the most jaded locals. In Arizona, it’s the wildfl owers and the deep greens of the saguaros and unbelievably red reds of the cactus fl owers.

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 19 Photos by Mike Miller and Emily McClintick 20 |www.ConcreteDecor.net |May/June 2010 the concretist the Photo courtesy of Cheng Design The concretist’s homage to Fu-Tung Cheng. This is at one of his residential projects, also in the high desert, in the Mammoth Lakes area of central California, just east of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. A gray opaque vertical concrete wall as a “canvas” punctuated with a window of horizontally stacked glass. Fantastic! Imagine that shaft of light, through clear glass, so thick that the white light is turned to blue. Just like being in an ice cave.

Above and facing page: More images from the Agave Library, in Glendale, Ariz. Steel, masonry, concrete and wood, heavy in reality, are opaque and bland and neutral in color. Resin-based art towers, sheer fabric art “clouds,” glass tile walls, plastic “curtain” walls and plastic furniture are, at the very least, visually “weightless,” transparent, and either reﬂ ective of light (white) or color-saturated (bright blues, yellows, oranges and greens). Other structural materials act as screens for shafts and shapes of light (through windows, from lighting-ﬁ xture “hot spots,” through the orange plastic “curtain” wall and through the green plastic furniture).

In concrete, sometimes it’s best that the concrete take a back seat. Sometimes the most simple and least sexy concrete is in fact the most appropriate. It acts as a neutral canvas and provides visual space for other things to stand out and really titillate. Sometimes grays and dull browns are just what the doctor ordered. Hey, it’s 10:45. Better than noon … I’ve completed the column! The sun’s out and a little higher. My attitude’s a bit sunnier as well. Time to choke and pull-start the generator (no solar power yet — maybe next year) and sink that deep submersible well pump. I hope I’m able to ﬁ nd Shepherd Luis and his uplink this afternoon (EDITOR’S NOTE: He did), and I hope this gives you something a bit different to think about. Cheers! Signed, Po’ Mike.

Michael Miller is managing principal of The Concretist, an association of artists, craftsmen and others producing sensory-concrete art and architecture in cement, stone, glass and steel. The Concretist is headquartered in Benicia, Calif., with additional locations in northeastern Nevada and Southeast Asia. Visit Theconcretist.com and Thevisualconcretegroup.com. Mike Miller can be contacted at [email protected].

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 21 Polishing Perspectives

What Do I Tell the Owner About Those Lines?

o we’re in the early stages of a tile marks are caused and affected by S polishing project after the old moisture intrusion. VCT (vinyl composition tile) has been These lines can come from within removed. We’re progressing with or below the slab, or they can develop initial grinding from treatments applied on the VCT diamonds to above the slab. Since most concrete open the fl oor, polishers have not been trained in only to have the moisture vapor transmission, concrete building owner mix design, vapor barriers or janitorial walk through and maintenance, it will be very useful to complain, “What learn how these factors affect the overall happened to my look and outcome of the polished fl oor. fl oor? What are Moisture vapor transmission all those lines? Is through a concrete slab is caused by by Jennifer A. Faller my fl oor ruined? the need for the moisture to reach How are you going to fi x this fl oor?” equilibrium, which is achieved when Those old tile marks and lines in all parts of the system have the same the concrete are called windowpanes, amount of moisture content. When the ghosting, or simply tile marks. They ground below the slab is very wet and usually mirror the former locations of the concrete above it is not, the water the tiles that were just removed. Once will travel from the ground up into the in a while an owner will actually like slab because the slab is drier. Then the the interesting patterned appearance water will again seek a drier space. Our of these lines, but the reactions are HVAC systems control the temperature often anger, confusion and disbelief. and humidity of the air in the rooms, As polishers, we need to know what and as the moisture is removed from can and cannot be done to fi x these conditioned room air, the moisture in problems. The questions: Will I be able the slab will naturally move up through to grind through these lines? Are the the tile seams toward the dry air. The lines going to get wider or narrower as moisture in question may be from I grind into the fl oor? Can I mask the within the slab itself, such as “water of lines by staining the concrete? Will convenience,” the normal amount of the fl oor polish up? Is this fl oor even a water needed to easily place concrete. It viable candidate for polishing? can also come from a source underneath the slab, such as a leaky pipe, high water Why is this happening? table, or sprinkler system. Let’s start off by identifying the Movement of salt-laden water main causes of tile marks. Ghosting or up through the slab is the same

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March 15 – 18, 2011 · Nashville Convention Center · (877) 935-8906 · www.ConcreteDecorShow.com Polishing Perspectives Photo by Jeffrey Adams, A.H. Harris & Sons Inc. At one time this fl oor had vinyl composition tile (VCT) on it. When the tile was removed, ghost marks remained. The marks are visible even after polishing. phenomenon that causes traditional effl orescence issues with that have not reacted during the curing of the slab. When the concrete and masonry. Moisture migrates up according to the salted water evaporates at the slab surface, it leaves the salts laws of physics, always seeking equilibrium, while dissolving behind, which form an ever-widening line. As long as there and carrying along free lime, calcium hydroxide and salts is a continuous supply of water to the concrete, there will be moisture transmission, and the unsightly, porous tile marks will continue to develop. Topical treatments or processes are the other major source of tile marks. The quality of the installation itself is a major factor, as is the janitorial treatment of the area. Are all of the tiles tight against one another or is there visible space? Were multiple coats of fl oor fi nish applied prior to opening? Did crews prevent janitorial liquids from puddling on the fl oor for extended time periods? All of these factors help determine the amount of lines and whitening that occurs during years of routine janitorial maintenance procedures. Washing, waxing, stripping wax and rewaxing processes can drive a steady stream of dirty water directly into the concrete surface. Puddles of chemicals and dirty water (“gray” water) should not be allowed to dwell on the fl oor. Those seemingly harmless puddles of gray water on top of the VCT seep down through the seams into the concrete slab. Gray water with its residual chemicals soon becomes trapped underneath the tile by subsequent applications of wax and high-speed burnishing. When gray water manages to escape

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through the tiles’ gaps and seams, it and, of course, the training and skills will leave behind the insoluble salts at of the concrete polishing specialist. You the surface of the slab: our old nemesis, can provide the owner with a solid and effl orescence. properly polished concrete fl oor that can As the salts are dissolved from be used with pride for years to come. within the slab and moved up to the Staining the concrete may help give surface, the body of the concrete loses its the concrete more of an even tone, but free salts and becomes even more porous although that may be interpreted as as a result, allowing yet more gray water masking or covering up the issue, the to penetrate. This repeated cycle of truth is that the lines are still going to soaking, dissolving salts, movement of be visible. salts to the surface, evaporation of water, Adhesive stains can be polished, and deposition of salty residue at and but hardly ever will go away. Adhesive near the surface helps creates the tile residues, especially from cutback mark problem. adhesive, will need to be degreased and cleaned until they are water-absorbent. What can you do? Once a drop of water will penetrate into Now that we understand what that discoloration, then we know that caused all those lines, let’s get down densifi er will also penetrate. As long to answering some other questions: Is as the densifi er can penetrate, it will the fl oor ruined? Will these tile marks fi nd and react with calcium hydroxide, be there forever? Can the concrete be and then the concrete can be effectively stained to mask the lines? Will those polished and will retain its shine. adhesive stains polish? How come some Yes, the marks will be permanent, areas have marks and others don’t? Are and will not fade over time. the tire marks permanent or will they So here’s your fi nal answer: The way fade? How are you going to fi x this fl oor? you fi x the fl oor is to properly polish Your answers should be: “No, it with all of the craftsmanship and maybe, kind of, I don’t know, just expertise that you have learned, using because, yes and no, properly polish it.” the chemicals and equipment that you Whew, that was easy. trust to produce a fl oor that will make Of course, the fi nal answers depend you and your staff members proud of partially on the opinion of the owner, their work. Make it shine! and answers will vary with the actual slab we are polishing. After all, the one Jennifer Faller has been in the surface thing we know about concrete is that preparation industry for the past 15 years as a decorative concrete contractor, technical each slab is different, and that is not consultant and owner of a distribution going to change. company. Currently, she is business If the marks are from the top down development manager for Vexcon Chemicals as with marking from gray water, we and lead trainer for the Certi-Shine brand of can often grind off or at least minimize polished concrete materials. Contact her at [email protected]. the presence of the tile marks. But if the marks are caused by vapor transmission up through the slab, then no matter how far down we grind, we will just keep fi nding the same lines, though perhaps wider and even more pronounced. No, the fl oor is not ruined, and depending upon the source and severity of the moisture and residue issues, the lines may grind away. Or maybe they won’t. The bottom-line message is that yes, this fl oor is polishable — it will accept proper densifi cation to rejection and it can be polished up to any degree allowed by the mix design, the equipment, the tools, the chemicals

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March 15 – 18, 2011 · Nashville Convention Center · (877) 935-8906 · www.ConcreteDecorShow.com Ray Anger, Decorative Concrete Staining & Scoring Inc. Scottsdale, Ariz. Photos courtesy of Decorative Concrete Staining & Scoring Inc.

by David Searls ay Anger can thank his own developer Intel after the equipment under Rextended family and a touch of career his supervision went robotic and he had disappointment for launching him into the little to do but dream of a career where presidency of Decorative Concrete Staining he could actually accomplish something & Scoring Inc., of Scottsdale, Ariz. meaningful. Anger, 41, got a clue as to Not that entrepreneurship doesn’t what that something might be every time have its own challenges and concerns. he got together with those nearest and “The decorative concrete market in dearest to him. Arizona is terrible right now,” he admits. “My whole family’s in concrete,” he Still, it’s better than remaining a says. “I’ve got a brother in Texas who lead technician at computer processor builds horizontal curb-cutting machines

28 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 and another brother in Oklahoma who “At the time I was single,” he adds, A river runs through it cuts concrete utilizing the machines my maybe unnecessarily. After all, what You can go home again, especially brother builds in Texas.” Ditto for a sister responsible spouse would put up with when home is in suburban Phoenix in and brother-in-law in Atlanta. “I was a home sale and an eyes-wide-shut leap the midst of apparent prosperity. “It was the only one in my family who went to into a new career? A whole new way of 2002, 2003 — right in the middle of the college and did anything different.” life, even? housing boom. There was a lot of work When he made the decision to Anger hooked up with his in high-end residential housing.” change careers and go into decorative Texas-based brother and got his first Yeah, and we all know how that concrete, he did nothing halfway. “I sold residential customers by working off of turned out. my house and took the profits to invest his sibling’s many industry connections. But back to the decade’s earlier and in my business,” he says. Since he was only able to charge a more innocent times … It was a business he knew basically starvation rate in the highly competitive Anger was up against a lot of local nothing about, so he preceded the big Lone Star market, Anger moved back competition. “Everyone was trying to jump by going on sabbatical from Intel to Arizona after less than a year — but get into the business. I’d be up against in order to attend training classes. with a portfolio.

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 29 30 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 painting contractors who knew nothing mistakes of others, Anger has built a concrete countertops, wherever you about decorative concrete,” he says. reputation in the Phoenix-Scottsdale want it. What people love the most “Everyone was looking for the low bid, area for getting it right. “Art … you can about us is that, whatever it takes, we’ll but low doesn’t mean it’s the right bid walk on” is how his Web site describes figure it out.” for the job. They weren’t preparing the his accomplishments. In addition to Anger loves working with architects surfaces right, nor did they understand custom stained concrete and other flat- who have themes in mind but allow moisture mediation. surface work, he does countertops and room for creative expression. For “Surface preparation and proper custom-designed architectural features. instance, Anger and his crew set sail for moisture mediation are the foundation He blasts garnet, a natural mineral Margaritaville, first to Glendale, Ariz., for all decorative concrete, especially abrasive, through 3M mats to stencil. and then to Uncasville, Conn. They here in Arizona where we lead the When the housing market soured, worked with architects to help create country in floor failures due to moisture Anger turned to commercial contracts. new locations in those cities for fabled problems. We’d get the call for repair “To this day, we do a lot of work where rocker Jimmy Buffett’s chain of island- work on jobs we’d been outbid on, after we’re following an existing theme,” he themed restaurants and bars. Anger the surfaces delaminated.” says. “We can blast a design into the and his crew got to blast, stain and etch Well beyond merely fixing the concrete floors, on walls, on fireplaces, intense blue floors with stingrays, ocean

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 31 waves and other iconic island imagery. Blasting and stenciling does Anger’s company use stencils. For He was asked to take on similar projects When asked for the secret of his the ocean waves of the Margaritaville for Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Cafes success, Anger says it’s proper surface location in Arizona, his artist used a in Hawaii and Panama City, Fla., but preparation. “We don’t profile by combination of freehand airbrush and had to turn down the work due to shotblasting. It creates a cornrow effect. roller techniques. schedule conflicts and cost issues. We open-blast because you can control It was a different visual challenge He came back to a breezy nautical the blast better, and we use garnet altogether when Decorative Staining theme while working for Lakeside Bar because you don’t get a peening effect. went to work at a Phoenix retirement & Grill in Peoria, Ariz. “It was another Garnet is more of a controlled cut. Open community. The place is called water theme,” he says. “It was a sandbar blasting throws up a whole lot more dust, Sagewood, and their logo is a sagewood that ran around the bar.” Into it, Anger so you’ve got to guard against that, but it’s tree. So Anger used an ecofriendly soy- etched a sparkling blue river that ran worth it. The work lasts longer because based stain to replicate the tree’s root the length of the bar and over the you’re giving the floor a better profile system on a rotunda. “sandy” floor. and your polymer stain grabs the surface “What we’ve found,” he says, “is that easier. Then you start building art.” No messing with the process flooring sets the ambience for a place.” Every job is custom, and rarely Anger’s portfolio is incredibly

32 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 diverse, his projects ranging from John Ortberg. “It was about risk-taking,” From training to investing his home churches and museums to restaurants, he says. equity to starting his business in retailers and upscale homes. Anger’s eye-opening, risk-taking Texas and methodically expanding Deeply religious, the now-married moment took him beyond the into commercial markets, Anger has father of three has accepted assignments semiconductor industry, but in one developed a step-by-step procedure from numerous churches of various sense he didn’t get as far from it as he for achieving economic and creative denominations after first doing work for might think. freedom, career satisfaction and his own place of worship. “We just seem The work philosophy of Best personal fulfillment. to connect with churches,” he says. Known Methods, or BKM, was pounded ˛ www.decorativestaining.com He tells of “a little old lady who into him in an industry based on stopped by my house and showed me a procedure and precision. “It’s about book.” It was eight years ago, during his developing a process and sticking with time of career disappointment. The book it,” he explains. “You don’t mess with had a religious framework and prophetic the process.” title: “If You Want to Walk on Water, Ray Anger has created, adapted You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat,” by and stuck with his own process.

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 33 Project Proﬁ le

At the new Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer in Ravello, Italy, 25,000 square feet of decorative concrete guides attendees to the main entrance (at right of photo). Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer Ravello, Italy

by Natasha Chilingerian ith its romantic villages, Project at a Glance Wbreathtaking ocean views and jagged terrain, the Amalfi Coast of Italy is a perfect Contractor: Massimo Ruggiero, ITAL.PAV.I. honeymoon destination or setting for a Ltd., Salerno, Italy novel. In fact, John Steinbeck wrote about Architect: Oscar Niemeyer the region in his 1953 magazine article Timeline: Two weeks “Positano.” Not exactly the ideal place Project specs: 25,000-square-foot terrace for 25,000 square feet of concrete, right? outside the seaside Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer Wrong. The concert venue Auditorium Materials supplier: Ideal Work, Valla, Italy Oscar Niemeyer in Ravello, Italy, features Products used: Ideal Floor Hardener in a beautiful pale gray concrete terrace on Pewter, Ideal Hard Sodium Silicate Densifi er which guests can mingle and stroll prior to entering the auditorium. Unveiled on Jan. 29, the auditorium is modern architecture is a far cry from the the latest brainchild of renowned Brazilian historic look of most structures in the architect Oscar Niemeyer. Using materials area, Ideal Work managing director Luca from Italian manufacturer Ideal Work’s Seminati says the project’s neutral coloring Nuvolato line, workers from Italian fl ooring allows it to blend into its surroundings. and paving company ITAL.PAV.I. installed “It’s a concrete fl oor and is really the large concrete terrace, which leads into simple, but it fi ts perfectly in that place,” the curvaceous auditorium situated on Seminati says. “It’s a minimalist look. At the town’s hilly, rugged shoreline. While fi rst, people said a concrete fl oor would be

34 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 Photos courtesy of Ideal Work

crazy. We offered to the architect to do auditorium is owned by the town of process was completed by ITAL.PAV.I. stamped concrete, but he was convinced Ravello. The concrete terrace job was workers in just two weeks. First, they that natural concrete was the best, and it then outsourced to ITAL.PAV.I. and Ideal poured concrete approximately 6 inches turned out to be the best.” Work, who have teamed up on jobs in thick. Then, workers applied Ideal Floor The project’s history dates back to the past. “(ITAL.PAV.I.) is our contractor Hardener, a dry-shake hardener with 2000, when Niemeyer fi rst presented for special projects,” Seminati says. titanium dioxide, in a Pewter color. They the auditorium plans. One of the most It was Niemeyer, a decorative put down 90 pounds to 120 pounds famed architects in the world, the concrete pioneer, who selected natural- per 100 square feet. Seminati says the now 102-year-old Niemeyer boasts looking concrete for the terrace, hardener gives the fl oor a refl ective achievements that include designing the Seminati and ITAL.PAV.I.’s Massimo quality and provides durability in harsh Cathedral of Brasilia and the National Ruggiero say. Bordered by a fence weather. Congress of Brazil and winning the and chocolate-brown pillars, the solid “Ideal Floor dramatically improves Pritzker Prize in 1988. color surface is tinted in light gray for the abrasion resistance of concrete,” Nearly 10 years passed before work a natural look. “You can see the look he says. on the project could begin, as Niemeyer of the concrete,” Seminati explains. The contractor completed a broom and his project partners faced petitions “There’s nothing really fake about it.” fi nish after applying the hardener, and and claims in court. (The project’s Niemeyer has been known to favor after seven days, the fl oor was fi nished opponents included environmentalists reinforced concrete for its aesthetic with Ideal Hard Sodium Silicate who believed the auditorium would qualities in his work, and Ruggiero says Densifi er. Seminati says this colorless, disrupt the coastline’s natural beauty.) the architect felt adding additional color VOC-compliant product seals, densifi es, “They had some major bureaucracy was not necessary. hardens and waterproofs the surface problems, but once the papers were Ruggiero says Niemeyer felt color in one step. It allows the fl oor to resist signed and everything was solved, they was unnecessary as the auditorium and dust and other signs of wear that heavy got started,” Seminati says. its surroundings held enough beauty pedestrian traffi c can cause, he adds. A large Italian construction company on their own. “Concrete is perfect,” “The main reason why they chose secured the job of building the structure Ruggiero says. this product was because it doesn’t via a public bidding process — the The fairly simple installation change the natural look of concrete,”

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he says. “Ideal Hard will not yellow, to Ruggiero. “The job was fi ne,” he discolor, chip, peel or show unsightly says. “And we enjoyed working in that wear patterns with use. In fact, the more spectacular place!” an Ideal Hard fl oor is used and matures, Seminati says the biggest challenge the better it looks.” posed by the Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer Ruggiero says he was impressed project as a whole was creating a look that with the products’ qualities and the fact would compliment its historic, rugged that Ideal Work staffers were involved surroundings. throughout the job’s duration. “In this area, we have old-style “The job needed a great consistency houses and romantic areas, and nothing of color and a warranty for 10 years,” that’s so modern,” Seminati says. “The Ruggiero says. “Ideal Work products match challenge for the architect was to create this expectation. The general contractor something modern that could fi t in was also happy to know that Ideal Work this place.” would supervise the application of its Maintenance of the terrace requires products.” only a regular washing, thanks to the The work process ran smoothly longevity of the chosen materials, with no bumps along the way, according Seminati says. “That was another request

36 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 — a low-maintenance fl oor, which is why we used The land’s uneven surface posed challenges. these types of materials.” However, Niemeyer embraced the site’s texture Just one element of the abstract-looking by designing the structure to fi t the earth’s structure, the concrete terrace leads to the semi- natural shape. oval auditorium entrance, which looks similar to Seminati says Niemeyer didn’t want to build an the mouth of a large cave. The white building’s expensive project that would require unnecessary top fl oor, which holds the actual auditorium earthmoving, so he decided to build the parterre space, seems to defy gravity as it hangs partially (the seating area at the rear of the theater’s main over the terrain’s edge. The auditorium seats 400 fl oor) exactly according to the existing slope. and was designed to promote perfect acoustics Ruggiero says the auditorium’s impact can only — the building also holds a recording studio and be fully appreciated in person. rehearsal room. One especially unique feature is its “The way the architect includes the auditorium mobile stage, which can be elevated to create space on the incredible Amalfi Coast, it is incredible,” for events such as conventions. Ample window Ruggiero says. “You have to be here to fully space gives spectators a complete view of the sea. understand. The best picture can only give you 20 Outside, an oblong plaza connects the auditorium percent of the emotion.” to surrounding roads, and a parking lot allows ˛ www.idealwork.com room for 107 vehicles.

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 37 LevelersSelf-

Workers installed Ultratop in natural gray from Mapei as ﬂ ooring at the Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Mapei

by Stacey Enesey Klemenc f you’ve got a structurally sound the same thing. Others contend self- I substrate and a short timetable, a leveling concrete is used full-depth self-leveling overlayment may be your while toppings are applied to an existing best option for refurbishing an existing base. Many divide self-leveling concrete fl oor in either a home or a commercial into two categories: underlayments that establishment. From featheredging to need some type of covering like carpet multiple layering, today’s quick-curing or tile, and overlayments that can be products are mostly used to even out covered or decoratively fi nished as a horizontal surfaces, raise fl oor levels to wear surface. match new thresholds or breathe new But all agree with this defi nition life into old fl oors without the fuss and from Ray Kaligian, director of Levelrock expense of tearing up or troweling over. business and product development for Most resurfaced areas can be open to USG Corp.: “Self-leveling concrete by foot traffi c within two to six hours and design is meant to be poured or pumped

Photo courtesy of The Quikrete Cos. to electricians, plumbers and other onto a surface, and the slurry seeks “trade trafﬁ c” in a day. its own level or moves out on its own Some people say self-leveling without a lot of labor on the contractor’s concrete and self-leveling toppings are end. In contrast, regular concrete

38 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 Photos courtesy of Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems applied over existing concrete yet provide a compressive acompressive yet provide concrete applied overexisting Inc. Systems for Increte manager sales Cofoid, national Rich spread,” says fl toincrease products overlay many in used also are more water, your they adding and without chemistry.” same don’t but the they use, share for same the designed are same,” “They the Thome says. really are “None fl the concrete give which superplasticizers, contain others Still modifi special and gypsum blended cement, feature Others polymer. abinding and cement sand, with made are Co. Some Scofi for L.M. of product services Thome, director Scott A widevariety for it. not designed were mixes their acknowledge but for they products countertops, leveling self- their you could use that say Others —Quikcrete. mix too. question, it’s fl so because self-level would simply it.Thepattern stamp is concrete you can’t do toself-leveling thing only the About mixes. some to or aggregate add glass you can and pouring before inlays You use can success. some with hardeners color other and dry-shake used have contractors instances, rare In polished. integrally colored, stained, stenciled, saw-cut, sandblasted or poured in.” it’s shape the in itstays so body tohave designed is typically Topcoat. Polyurethane Satin EC-96 and Epoxy Water-Based EC-11 with Sealed and fl Stain The stained was Water-Based hours. oor a few SC-35 within Westcoat stain and on walk with to enough hard was It thick. inch 1/2 and aliving-roo inch on 1/4 TC-25 between Systems’ poured was and room Coating the level to Specialty used Westcoat pours Installations Coating Deck Life Diego-based San of Gross Darius owability of a mixture with a much higher water content. content. water amuch higher with of amixture owability Self-leveling overlayments are designed to be thinly thinly tobe designed are overlayments Self-leveling slump 8to12 inches concrete give can “Superplasticizers widely, says vary products self-leveling in The ingredients countertop aself-consolidating makes even company One be can overlays self-leveling concrete, regular like Just uid. That makes taping designs out of the out of the designs taping makes That uid. exibility and ease of eld ers. ers. Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. City, Atlantic in &Resort Casino Tropicana the at white in Ultratop Mapei’s on applied was design stained This May/June 2010|www.ConcreteDecor.net | m fl oor. The material was was m fl material The oor. 39

Photo courtesy of Mapei What Contractors Prefer ... and Why by Stacey Enesey Klemenc elf-leveling products vary widely different colors of stains to create trowel lines wouldn’t disappear. Sin their makeup, so which one patterns. He prefers not to use saw But he discovered both problems you choose may largely depend on cuts as decorative elements, because went away when he applied the what you plan to do with it. they have the potential to hold dirt bonding agent a bit differently. “I and grime, create trip hazards and are don’t know if it’s true for every self- Polish it prone to failure. leveler, but if I wait for the fi rst coat Take Matt Johnson, principal of to dry and then roll out a second coat Green Earth Floors in Tuckahoe, N.Y., Making the mark and let it set overnight, it seals the for instance. The contractor, who Down in Tampa, Brian Elsinger, concrete and doesn’t let it breathe. stains and polishes a lot of fl oors in owner of Unique Concrete of Florida, Proper preparation is key to a the New York City and the Tri-State has stuck with the Increte self-leveling good-looking job.” Region, swears by CTS Cement fl oor resurfacer for his jobs. “Once Manufacturing’s Rapid Set TRU, a you learn to play the game, you don’t Covering wood hydraulic cement-based self-leveling want to switch teams,” he says. “I Todd Seaboch, owner of Concrete concrete product that can be used stick with what I know and I can make Craftsmen in Santee, Calif., reports indoors and outdoors as a topping, a it work every time.” good results with TC-25 Self-Leveling fl oor resurfacer or an underlayment. Elsinger typically colors his Cement from Westcoat Specialty “TRU is a great product and very fl oors with acid stains or water-based Coating Systems on wood as well as versatile,” he says. “It produces the dyes and cuts patterns with a high- concrete substrates. prettiest and richest-looking (surface) speed rotary tool or a track saw. “The “I’ve done several jobs over a of all the resurfacing fl ooring product is put down so thin you have (properly framed) wood substrate, solutions out there. I like it because I to use a special saw to try to keep the but I prepped the fl oor with get very consistent results, which is grout line color-consistent,” he says. HardieBacker cement board and important not only to my end result “If you cut too deep, you’ll hit the Westcoat WP 90 and fi ber lath, or but to architects and designers when concrete below the topping.” If that with the Westcoat ALX system (that is specing a fl oor. I’ve tried many others happens, he says, they come back reinforced with metal lath),” Seaboch and they just won’t take the weight and use tile grout. says. “It’s important when going over and friction of the heavy grinders Even though the product levels on wood that you don’t have any voids needed for polishing.” its own, Elsinger moves it around with where the self-leveling material can “Our TRU has very little polymer a gauge rake to apply the product seep through.” in it,” explains CTS concrete sales to the fl oor at the desired thickness, He says the Westcoat topping representative Joe Zingale. “When generally 3/16 inches. To get rid of the maintains its fl uidity a little longer you’re polishing it, it’s like polishing rake lines, he uses a Magic Trowel, than some of the other products real concrete. That’s where our a soft-rubber 18-inch trowel on a he’s used. “I fi nd this product a little product shines over the competition.” handle. “If it’s done properly, you friendlier to use than others I’ve tried. Johnson says the product, which won’t see the trowel lines,” Elsinger You’ve got a good 10 minutes to work lays down like water, levels out says. “You’ll see — but not feel — a it,” Seaboch says. “You can go back quickly and remains workable for pattern of swirls and bends. That’s in a short amount of time and move about a half hour. Crews can walk how I put life into a fl oor.” it around a little bit and add more to on it in three hours, coat it in 12 and The Florida contractor says areas that are sinking in. You can fi x grind it in 24. And if a pour hasn’t staining the self-leveling product a little bubble area but you have to gone well, imperfections can be can be tricky. He usually has two be pretty quick. Others, you can’t do ground out. or three guys pumping a color of anything to it once you’ve raked it.” “No one gives us the fl oor for stain onto the fl oor at the same time, Seaboch says he prefers to use very long, yet New Yorkers won’t diluting different batches at various water-based stains and typically uses tolerate imperfections,” Johnson percentages — say 50 percent, 10 two or three colors at the same time. says. “They expect results like they percent and 100 percent — to create a He has yet to try integral colors. “I like do with carpeting — instantaneous.” mottled look. “It’s all just a guessing a white base to start with,” he says, Johnson notes TRU also achieves game, and you don’t really know what “just like a new canvas.” strength early, hitting 5,000 psi in 24 it’s going to look like until you put the ˛ www.greenearthfloors.com hours. In 28 days, that number climbs sealer on,” he muses. ˛ www.uniqueconcreteinc.com to 6,500 psi. When he fi rst started using the ˛ www.concretecraftsmen.com The Green Earth Floor principal Increte resurfacer, Elsinger recalls, he adds that he favors smooth encountered a couple of problems. monolithic fl oors, using stencils and At fi rst, he kept getting bubbles and

40 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 Photo courtesy of Ardex Engineered Cements

Ardex Engineered Cements’ SD-T self-drying, self-leveling concrete topping, saw-cut and stained at the Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo, Calif.

Photo courtesy of Green Earth Floors

This pet supply store fl oor was created with CTS’ Rapid Set TRU, dyed, then polished to 400 grit. strength of anywhere from 4,000 psi to 8,000 psi when completely cured. Manufacturers agree these products don’t behave the way typical concrete Photo courtesy of Unique Concrete of Florida does, so there is a learning curve before Brian Elsinger, owner of Unique Concrete of Florida, created this salon fl oor in Tampa, Fla. an applicator is profi cient in their use. “Self-leveling is something installers The Quikrete Cos. makes a fast- modifi ed concrete resurfacer. need to be trained for,” says Hendrick setting, self-leveling fl oor resurfacer Although most self-leveling products Goller, director of marketing for Ardex that’s designed to be poured in strips are designed for indoor use only, the Engineered Cements. “Most installers and doesn’t require any mechanical Quikrete fl oor resurfacer can be used can’t just do it out of the gate.” fi nishing. “It’s self-mending,” says outdoors as well. However, cautions Ardex is among the companies marketing vice president Frank Owens. Owens, “It’s critical that you block the that offer free training seminars to “Just pour it in one-foot-wide strips surface from the wind so it cures at a applicators, Goller adds. The company adjacent to each other and it will all consistent rate. Otherwise you could has training centers at its headquarters blend together.” You can use a gauge get shrinkage cracks.” He said Quikrete in Aliquippa, Pa., plus Dallas, Ga., rake, he adds, but you don’t have to. Concrete Resurfacer is specifi cally Mansfi eld, Texas, Anaheim, Calif., Kent, Quikrete also offers a normal-set, designed for exterior applications. It can Wash., and Portland, Ore. self-leveling resurfacer and polymer- be applied with a squeegee.

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 41 Other companies that make self- leveling products that can be used for interior and exterior applications include CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. and Ardex. Mapei is currently considering adding one to its offerings. Prep and application Self-leveling overlayments are primarily designed to adhere to concrete substrates at least 28 days old, but some products are tailored to be used over other materials, including plywood, tile or terrazzo fl oors. Manufacturers that make the more versatile products recommend securing metal lath reinforcement to the fl oor fi rst before pouring over wood, while others also suggest using a backer board along with Photo courtesy of USG Corp. a waterproofi ng product. Regardless, the USG Corp.’s Levelrock Profl ow is pumped onto a concrete substrate. surface needs to be clean — free of oil or other bond-breakers — before a self- leveler is poured. where most cementitious products applications are installed at less than an When applying a self-leveler over shrink when they set up, ours has a inch thick,” Goller says. concrete, the existing concrete typically minute amount of expansion. It will needs to be profi led by shotblasting, expand in nooks and crannies on Adding color grinding or scarifying. It then should be existing fl oors and lock itself in place.” When self-leveling concrete was in primed for maximum adhesion and to Most applicators use a gauge rake its infancy, it was dark gray or chocolate ensure the leveler’s best performance. or a spreader to help maintain the in color and was primarily used to level USG’s Levelrock line, however, consistency of the self-leveling pour, out a fl oor before tile or carpet was laid, needs minimal subfl oor surface prep, which typically ranges from 1/4 inch says Paul Koury, president of Westcoat and the base doesn’t have to be roughed to about 1 1/2 inches. It can be deeper Specialty Coating Systems. Today, self- up in any manner, says Kaligian. “And but it usually isn’t. “Most self-leveling leveling products largely come in white or light gray — Westcoat introduced its white TC-25 Self-Leveling Cement at World of Concrete in February. Some companies, such as Ultratex Coatings Ltd. and Increte, also offer premixed integrally colored products. “If it’s a large job, we’ll preblend the color,” says Increte’s Cofoid. “If you want integrally colored concrete, we have that capability as well. Just add water.” According to Thome, Scofi eld discontinued its integrally colored product line because the product had to be altered for each new color. “It was a nightmare,” he says. He cautions contractors to be careful when integrally coloring a mix, because integral colors dehydrate the mix, some more than others. “Every pigment has a different water demand,” he says. “When you’re pouring 1/4 to 3/8 inches thick, it’s more critical to have fl uidity than it is with normal

Photo courtesy of Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems Photo courtesy of Westcoat concrete.” Todd Seaboch of Concrete Craftsmen, in Santee, Calif., created this intricate design using acid stain, Also, while the ratio of integral- EC-31 epoxy and EC-96 Satin Polyurethane over TC-25 self-leveling material, all from Westcoat. colored pigment to cement should be 42 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 the same as with traditional concrete, says. “Dyes are easy to use on self- you will be adding more pigment leveling toppings because they to self-leveling concrete because the absorb very well.” cement content per bag is much higher. Increte’s self-leveling “Overlayments have twice the cement overlayment, New-Crete, accepts content of standard concrete,” says acid stains better than regular Quikrete’s Owens. “You may have to concrete, Cofoid says. ﬁ nd out through trial and error how to make the color you want while getting Facing the challenges the material to ﬂ ow properly.” One of the biggest challenges

Cofoid says if you’re coloring a mix associated with self-leveling Photo courtesy of Increte yourself, liquid is the way to go. “The products is that they cost more, consistency of the color mixed with says Koury. “And you have to take ˛ www.ardex.com machines is more accurate.” the time to understand the principals of ˛ www.ctscement.com Todd Miller, business manager for preparation to get the job done right.” ˛ www.scofield.com Mapei’s concrete restoration systems, Self-leveling materials pose a ˛ www.increte.com says his company’s high-ﬂ ow, high- particular challenge to applicators ˛ www.levelrock.com performance overlayment called because they set quickly. “It takes a ˛ www.mapei.us Ultratop can be integrally colored with fast-moving crew to do the job right,” ˛ www.quikrete.com powder pigments or liquid colorant. he says. “They have maybe only 5 to ˛ www.go-ultratex.com (Ultratex) “We have published guidelines to help 10 minutes to tie in each mix before ˛ www.westcoat.com you with that process,” he says, “though it starts to harden. That’s a bit of a there is no replacement for performing challenge. We usually have two people a suitable-sized mock-up to ensure the mixing and two people putting down. Want to learn more? Search online desired results are achieved.” You have to apply the product wet at www.concretedecor.net The more popular way to color on wet.” self-leveling SEARCH self-leveling overlayments is to use a solvent-based dye or acid stain, Thome

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 43 Decorative Concrete Recipes 2010 by Kelly O’Brien ith an economy like ours, success is dependent on technique to achieve a ﬂ ower design, we hope the techniques Wyour ability not only to deliver a high-quality product, featured in each of these recipes will inspire you to try but also to be creative and innovative, to give your customer something new. something that truly stands out. For this collection of concrete recipes, we let that thought guide us in selecting the Editor’s note: If you’re a fan of recipes like these, you’re in following techniques, chosen for their creative ﬂ air. luck – you won’t have to wait another year for more! Look for Whether it’s incorporating homeowners’ interests another batch of recipes in our next issue, as we turn this once- with a custom aggregate or opting for a free-form staining annual feature into a regular column.

Wildfl ower Drops Michael Miller, The Concretist — Benicia, Calif. These free-form fl owers are a great way to bring some unique and colorful details into a fl oor design. Ingredients: Acid/water solution – 1:10 muriatic acid to water Colormaker Patinatech stain: Ebony – diluted 1:5 with acid/ water solution Miracle-Gro fertilizer powder Ironite mineral supplement Colormaker Aquacolor pigments and Deso Dyes: primary colors, black and white Acetone/water solution – 1:2 acetone to water Surtec CL-630 low-VOC solvent-based acrylic sealer Required equipment: a Preval or hand-pump sprayer, pipettes (Miller uses the plastic tube from his sprayer, but you could

just as effectively use drinking straws) Photo courtesy of The Concretist Directions: beauty of this technique is the level of design flexibility; you ¥ Stain the concrete substrate with the diluted Patinatech can use any or as many colors as you want — go nuts!) and while it is still wet, sporadically cast on Miracle-Gro and ¥ To encourage a watery bleed (which will produce a Ironite. These will form the background for the subsequent look similar to wildflowers moving, being blown by a slight application of “wildflowers” using the Aquacolor pigments breeze), wet down the surface with the acetone/water solution, and Deso Dyes. Miracle-Gro will generally go a light pink applied with a Preval or hand pump sprayer. when applied over Ebony, and Ironite will give you tans, ¥ Apply drops of color with the pipettes. Place pipette in oranges, reds, and browns. Both of these will produce a a container of color. Fill with the desired amount. Place index lighter background than the Ebony stain — perfect for finger over the pipette (this will hold the liquid color in the receiving the flowers. tube). Choose an area (generally in the vicinity of where the ¥ Let the stain dry, and then rinse well, making sure to Miracle-Gro and Ironite was applied, but don’t worry about leave no salty residue. Then, let dry again. staying in the lines). Lift your index finger off the pipette and ¥ Take your Deso Dyes and Aquacolors and mix batches let a drop of color fall. Repeat to form your flower patterns. of any color you want to incorporate. Use the acetone/water ¥ Once your flowers have dried, finish off the surface solution to dilute the colors to the desired saturation. (The with your sealer.

44 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 Beach Glass Countertop Richard Holschuh, Concrete Detail — Brattleboro, Vt. This countertop design evokes the look of a lakeshore with integral color and acid stains, plus the homeowners’ collection of beach glass used as a creative custom aggregate. Ingredients: Custom wet-cast mix, two batches: Total Cementitious Binder (TCB) – 25% of batch – Comprised of: Type I/II portland cement – 20% of batch Class F fl y ash (pozzolan) – 2.5% of batch VCAS (pozzolan) – 2.5% of batch 3/8-inch minus gravel – 38% of batch All-purpose sand (coarse/medium, bagged) – 20% of batch Mortar sand (fi ne, bagged) – 17% of batch Water – 33% of TCB Grace Advacast 555 superplasticizer/viscosity modifi er – 1% of TCB Grace Eclipse shrinkage reducer – 1% of TCB Nycon Kuralon RECS15 PVA fi ber – 0.8% of TCB In one batch only: Photo courtesy of Concrete Detail Blue Concrete iron oxide pigment: Walnut Brown, at 0.125% of TCB form to maintain its position. Concrete Countertop Supply iron oxide pigments: Yellow, ¥ Then, color by color, fill the form up to the top. at 0.75% of TCB and Light Red at 0.125% of TCB ¥ Vibrate the filled form to consolidate, and cover for the Beach glass, sorted by color night with polyethylene sheeting. 9-gauge ladder wire, cut to the shape of the countertop ¥ The next day strip the forms and carefully flip the Concrete Depot acid stains: Southern Avocado, Bermuda Green casting. Wet it down, cover with a damp curing blanket, and and Malaysian Amber rewrap it in the plastic sheeting again for several days. Baking soda solution (1 pound baking soda to 5 gallons water) ¥ Once that time has passed, it’s time to finish what Silpro C-21 All Acrylic admixture will be your countertop surface. Begin by wet-grinding with Kinloch EAP topical sealer, matte a diamond cup wheel and resin pads to expose the gravel in Denatured alcohol the caramel band and the beach glass on the border of the Required equipment: polyethelyne sheeting, hand-held wet gray band — you’ll be able to see the beach glass beneath the grinder, diamond cup wheel, polishing pads up to 1,500 grit, surface, which will make it obvious where to grind. (The rest 3M Gray Stone Polish Pad 4000 of the gray band should be left alone for acid staining later on.) Directions: Once you’ve exposed the glass and stone to the desired point, ¥ Build your wet-cast form. For this project, Concrete lightly wet-polish the entire surface and edges to 200 grit. Detail cut the form out of 2-inch XPS foam sheets and secured ¥ Mix two slurry batches at the same ratio as the master them to a 3/4-inch melamine base sheet with double-sided batch — one with pigment and one without — using cement carpet tape. Then they covered the form edges in vinyl tape and the acrylic admixture. Mix them to the consistency of and sealed the joints with silicone caulk. However you build yogurt and with gloved hands rub them onto the surface, your form, make sure you use a pencil to sketch out the matching them to the color bands, and smooth with a putty boundaries for each band (one caramel-colored, one with the knife. Do two coats, and allow the first to cure overnight and beach glass, and one plain gray) for guidance when placing polish it off before repeating the process for the second. Let the concrete. the twice-slurried, polished slab air-dry for one more night. ¥ With your form upside down and ready to go, weigh out ¥ For the final band of color, mask the caramel band and both batches of concrete (one with and one without pigment) the beach-glass band with cardboard and apply your three and mix them at the same time, in separate barrel mixers. stains with a small pump-up sprayer as desired. ¥ Place the caramel-colored batch first, in small ¥ After two hours, scrub the area, neutralize it with your handfuls, against the edge of the form, and fill out to the baking soda solution, rinse thoroughly and let dry overnight. pencil boundary. Fill this band to a depth of 1.5 inches. The next day finish your surface with two thin coats of sealer, ¥ Place the crushed beach glass in its designated zone in applied with an HVLP sprayer at a 70:30 dilution of Kinloch transitioning color groups and lock it into place with small EAP topical sealer to denatured alcohol. handfuls of the gray concrete placed on top of it. Level this ¥ After drying overnight, scuff the sealer with 1,500-grit section off at 1.5 inches as well. wet/dry paper to knock down any dust motes, and finally, ¥ Fill in the remaining band with gray concrete to 1.5 lightly rub the countertop with your 3M pad to even out inches, and lay your wire reinforcing down, tying it off to the the sheen.

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 45 Monolithic Planter Boxes with Benches Randy Klassen, Klassen Concrete, and Amber Arlt, Photo courtesy of Klassen Concrete 2E Perspectives — Winnipeg, Manitoba Structures like these — with a smooth, weathered surface of the planter with no design, use uncarved board — it will and a nature-inspired pattern, cast in relief — have the power give the boxes a smooth, natural surface. to turn unused sidewalk space into a lush roadside minipark. ¥ To achieve the floating look of Klassen’s planter Ingredients: benches, incorporate two or three cantilever supports for each High-density particleboard bench into the form design, Randy Klassen’s “Canadian Special” concrete mix: ¥ Mix your mix and pour the planter boxes 32 MPa (roughly 4,600 psi) concrete with 5-7 percent air monolithically. Do this at your shop. The benches themselves entrainment will be poured once the planters are on-site. 20 mm (roughly 0.8 inches) stone ¥ As you fill your forms, stop when they are a quarter, Grace Construction STRUX 90/40 macro ﬁ b e r s f o r p r e c a s t half, and three-quarters full, and each time, place 10 mm applications — 1 bag per cubic meter rebar corner ties at each corner for reinforcement. Grace Construction MicroFiber — 1 bag per cubic meter ¥ Once your planters have fully set, transport them to Interstar Integral Color, 4416 Buff — 0.5 bags per cubic meter the job site (with forms still attached) and install them. Only Rebar, 10 mm and 15 mm gauges when the planters are installed should you strip the forms Universal Concrete Accessories Acid Stain: Black — diluted 1:1 — this will help to protect the relief designs from damage. with water ¥ Planters installed, build a support structure for your Sonneborn Kure-N-Seal 30 bench forms so the benches can be poured right atop their Required equipment: router with an assortment of plunge bits waiting supports. Directions: ¥ Mix up another batch of the “Canadian Special” and ¥ The relief design is the first step on these boxes. Take pour your benches, incorporating three bars of 15 mm rebar sheets of high-density particleboard and, using your router per bench for reinforcement. Let them cure for 4 days. and plunge bits (Klassen used a 1/2-inch, a 1/4-inch and a ¥ To finish the planters, apply a single coat of diluted 3/8-inch bit) carve your relief design into the board’s surface. acid stain to the grass blades and the benches, and let it dry. Klassen went with a simple, soothing blades-of-grass design, ¥ Finally, the grass blades get a single coat of sealer and but the possibilities here are pretty limitless. the benches get two coats. The rest of the planters’ surfaces ¥ When building your forms for the planter boxes, line are left unsealed, to maintain the natural, raw concrete feel. them with the high-density particleboard. Even on the sides

46 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 Out-Of-This-World Floors Ryan Neal, SBR Concrete — Bedford Heights, Ohio Reminiscent of nothing so much as the surface of Jupiter, this rich swirling effect is guaranteed to take any ﬂ oor up a notch. Ingredients: Elite Crete Thin Finish cement overlay, mixed with 0.5 oz. Elite Crete Portion Control Colorant: Desert Beige Elite Crete E-100 VB-6 epoxy: clear Elite Crete E-100 UV-1 epoxy: clear Elite Crete Reﬂ ector Enhancer: Brass, Gunmetal and Moss Elite Crete Hydra Stone dye stain: Chocolate Brown Required equipment: spray bottle Directions: ¥ Grind, acid etch and neutralize your substrate.

¥ Apply one coat of the colored Thin Finish, and let dry Photo courtesy of SBR Concrete before applying a second coat. teaspoons of Reflector Enhancer to 2 quarts of UV-1 epoxy. ¥ Apply one coat of the VB-6 epoxy at a thickness of 12 ¥ Apply one coat of clear UV-1 epoxy and then, while mils and let dry. the epoxy is still wet, it’s time for the color. Drizzle each of ¥ Make sure you have everything you need for the your colors randomly across the surface. (Remember, work next several steps close at hand. The process has to be done quickly!) quickly due to the fact that epoxy has about a 15-to-20- ¥ Once your Reflector Enhancer colors are drizzled, minute window of workability. lightly mist the surface with the Hydra Stone. Use a Windex- ¥ Mix each color in a separate 2-quart batch. For the type spray bottle for this application — you only need a very Brass, add 2 teaspoons of Reflector Enhancer to 2 quarts small amount of the Hydra Stone. of UV-1 epoxy. For the Gunmetal, 1 teaspoon of Reflector ¥ Finally, using a steel trowel, lightly trowel the floor to Enhancer to 2 quarts of UV-1 epoxy. And for the Moss, 2 mix the colors together and achieve the marbling. Let it set.

Quicksilver Facelift Larin Felker, Life Deck Coating Installations — San Diego, Calif. Even with a substrate riddled with while this is your base coat, it will still cracks, pits and spalls, this high-build have an impact on the finished look metallic ﬁ nish will give your ﬂ oor a look because Liquid Dazzle is somewhat that is quietly mesmerizing. translucent. Ingredients: ¥ Once the base coat has dried, Westcoat EC-72 epoxy patch gel mix up the Liquid Dazzle and spread Westcoat EC-12 low-viscosity primer it over the entire surface at a uniform Westcoat EC-31 pigmented epoxy topcoat: depth. White ¥ Using the carpet roller, go over Westcoat EC-38 Liquid Dazzle: Silver the entire surface. This will allow air Required equipment: shotblaster, roller to escape. with a carpet-textured roller cover ¥ Once you’ve rolled the surface, Directions: the Liquid Dazzle will level itself out ¥ Prep your surface with a and take on that mercury-like sheen shotblaster and patch any remaining you’re after. Let the surface cure imperfections with the epoxy patch gel. completely. (This usually takes 6 to 8 ¥ Once the patch gel has dried, hours.) sand the surface with a palm sander and ¥ The floor pictured here is straight 80-grit paper. Wipe clean with solvent. Liquid Dazzle, with no additional ¥ Put down one coat of primer and topcoat, but Felker says that for a let dry. less glossy look that retains the same ¥ Put down one coat of the reflective dazzle, you could use a satin

pigmented epoxy. Keep in mind that finish over the top. Specialty Coating Systems Photo courtesy of Westcoat

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In addition to the pond, an existing concrete pillar was painted with water- based paint. It was designed to look like an aquarium, and the water from the pillar appears to be spilling into the pond area. Even the students became involved. “The kids helped in many ways, from drawing fi sh, to help us come up with the one we actually used, to showing us how far they could step or jump,” says Hunt. Although this was a fairly standard project for Avani, which has offi ces in New York and South Carolina, Renee and Hunt did face a couple of weather-based challenges. “The weather was very hot,” says Renee. “It was a challenge for us to work fast enough, as the paints dried really quickly. There was not much room for error.” And even a summer project isn’t safe from inclement weather. Hunt says they were at one point surprised by rain and wind that left them running to borrow tires from the playground to keep a cover from blowing away and exposing freshly stained concrete. “After not being able to sleep that night, we returned the next day to thankfully fi nd a beautiful result and applied the sealer.” ˛ www.avaniconcepts.com

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Consolidation Tools

by Chris Mayo ost decorative concrete with consolidation tools as it does with Mcontractors know that any other aspect of construction. consolidating concrete is as essential to a quality fi nished product as mix Hand-held vibrators ratio or proper fi nishing and curing. Hand-held or “stinger” vibrators Consolidating forces air out of the are the most commonly used ones concrete and encourages aggregate to throughout the concrete industry. These rotate and fi t together tighter, creating are the vibrators with the heads or shafts stronger concrete. Shake a bucket full (either round or rectangular) that are of loose gravel and notice how the level inserted into freshly placed concrete. of the gravel goes down — that’s what Round heads are prevalent, though consolidation does. some manufacturers continue to offer Against forms, proper vibrating rectangular attachments. There seem (consolidating) pulls paste to the forms to be no advantages to round versus and eliminates honeycombing. It also rectangular heads — the choice is said pulls the fi nes to rebar, creating a tighter to be mainly a function of operator and stronger bond. preference. There are some simple rules Concrete is stronger and more of thumb for optimum results with a durable when the aggregate is evenly stinger vibrator: distributed and tight. Air pockets ■ Vibrating naturally brings weaken concrete, allowing moisture moisture to the surface of concrete to linger within the fi nished product, (particularly fl atwork) in circular rendering it more vulnerable to the patterns. Make these circles overlap freeze-thaw cycle. throughout the pour — this bonds The introduction of self- batches and lifts of concrete into a consolidating concrete in the late 1980s monolithic pour. may have raised hopes that vibrating ■ Completely immerse the stinger into concrete would become a thing of the the concrete. past. That has not been the case, as the ■ Insert the stinger vertically and relatively high cost of material used in quickly, but withdraw slowly. such concrete continues to hinder its ■ When concrete is placed in multiple widespread use. pours or lifts, insert the stinger Consolidation tools include various about 6 inches into the previous types of hand-held head vibrators, form layer, intermingling the lifts. vibrators, vibrating screeds, and even ■ Start vibration when the stinger vibrating tables for use in countertop is completely submerged into the manufacturing. The rule of “the right concrete. tool for the right job” applies as much ■ Stop vibration when the surface

56 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 becomes shiny and there are no more air bubbles for small jobs requiring a 1 1/2-inch head or less, to the Pro surfacing. 2+, which can power up to a 2 1/2-inch head, and the Pro 3 for the most demanding applications. Form vibrators Northrock’s electric motors are protected by high-strength Form vibrating is generally faster than stinger vibration cast aluminum housing. The shock-absorbing frame protects — however, your forms need to be stronger. As a result, form the housing and acts as a carrying handle. vibrators are the vibrators of choice for some contractors who The vibrator heads are factory-sealed, require no are reusing forms (within the precast industry, for instance). maintenance and have lifetime warranties. Optional soft tips Some tips for using form vibrators include: and coated heads are also available. ■ The vibrator(s) should not be fastened directly to the ✆ (800) 989-8423 form. Mounting brackets should be welded onto the form. ˛ www.northrockindustries.com The vibrator is then attached to the mounting bracket. ■ The vibrator should be located where it’s potential will be Stone Construction Equipment Inc. — Vibrators maximized. The supplier should offer specifi cations. Stone Construction Equipment Inc. offers a full line of ■ Start vibrating when the concrete is a few inches above concrete vibrators. Its electric and gas-powered vibrators come the location of the vibrator. with a wide range of interchangeable fl ex-shafts and heads ■ Stop vibration when the concrete has a glossy surface and ranging in diameter from 3/4 inch to 2 1/2 inches, including there are no more air bubbles surfacing. a 1 7/8-inch rubber head for epoxy-coated rebar applications. Stone concrete vibrators feature a unique mold-injected nylon Vibration tables quick-disconnect system to allow quick and easy fl ex-shaft Vibration tables are popular in the concrete countertop changes. industry. They offer more uniform control and results, The American-made Stone concrete vibrator line is backed allowing countertop artisans to create consistent products. by a 90-day warranty. Plus, it delivers quality in a super- Frequency (vibrations per minute) is the key to achieving the tough design encased in a chrome-plated tubular steel frame. best results with a table vibrator. Manufacturer’s guidelines Oversized rubber mounts absorb vibration to reduce operator should be followed and experimentation with test pours is fatigue. Lightweight for easy operation, the electric motors encouraged. also feature a viewing port for quick inspection of brushes. Regardless of the type of vibrator being used, surface ✆ (800) 888-9926 imperfections may be caused by either too little or too much ˛ www.stone-equip.com vibrating. Undervibrating can result in honeycombing and excessive entrapped air. Overvibrating may cause segregation Wacker Neuson Corp. — Vibrator of aggregate, form damage or defl ection, and sand streaks. Wacker Neuson’s versatile high-frequency vibrator can It’s a good idea to perform a small test pour to determine the be adapted to every type of application. Heads and shafts can optimum vibration time and frequency. be easily combined and rapidly exchanged to match the right equipment to the job. Unique hybrid heads promise optimum concrete consolidation and movement. Hand-Held Vibrators ■ Quick and easy fl ex shaft replacement with Allen Engineering Corp. — Power Vibe and Power quick disconnect Vibe Pro coupling. ■ Grounded motor for The Allen Power Vibe and Power Vibe Pro, from Allen improved safety. Engineering Corp., are hand-held concrete vibrators powered ■ Dual air fi lters extend by four-cycle 35cc gasoline motors. They feature fl exible motor life and allow for easier maintenance. shaft lengths and a variety of head sizes. These lightweight ■ Suited for on-site vibration of concrete for foundations, vibrators are user-friendly for work on slabs, stem walls and walls columns and slab work, as well as for in-plant foundations. The low-friction vibrator heads allow extended vibration. run time outside of concrete without burning up. ✆ (262) 257-4131 ✆ (800) 643-0095 ˛ www.wackergroup.com ˛ www.alleneng.com Northrock Industries Inc. — Pro Series Offerd by Northrock Industries Inc., the Northrock Pro Series of electric vibrators includes three models ranging from the Pro 1.5,

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Vibco — US-900 Vibco offers a wide range of electric, pneumatic and hydraulic vibrators. The US-900 electric form vibrator is one of their hardest- working and most popular. Featuring 900 pounds of force and a maximum 10,000 vibrations per minute, the US-900 is good for either precast or pour-in-place applications. Contractors who have used the US-900 in concrete wall applications reportedly say they have achieved a smoother fi nish with no air bubbles, signifi cantly fewer labor hours spent on hand-fi nishing, and an increased rate of production. ✆ (800) 633-0032 ˛ www.vibco.com Wacker Neuson Corp. — AR3, AR5 and AR7 Wacker Neuson offers a range of external vibrators (the AR3, AR5, and AR7), each of which provides maximum performance under extreme conditions with continuous operation. The vibration-proof and heat-resistant coils in the electric motors as well as the special heavy-duty bearings provide for durability and reduced maintenance. ■ Three different fastening systems are offered: on a base plate with a taper pin, with a quick-connect clamp device (for model size 5) or with a fl anged attachment (different bore patterns available). ■ Units feature Class H insulation for reliable continuous operation. ■ All models are available in special versions for all international standard frequencies and voltages. ✆ (262) 257-4131 ˛ www.wackergroup.com

Table Vibrators

The Concrete Countertop Institute — Vibrating- Table Plans The Concrete Countertop Institute recently began selling vibrating-table plans for countertop manufacturers who use the wet-cast method of making precast concrete countertops. Their plans allow countertop artisans to:

58 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 ■ Learn about the best and most cost-effective vibrators for Wet Screeds a concrete countertop casting table. ■ Learn exactly where to place the vibrators for even and optimum vibration. Allen Engineering Corp. — E-Screed by Magic ■ Use detailed, step-by-step instructions for building the Screed table and mounting the vibrators properly. Allen Engineering ■ Take the guesswork and mistakes out of constructing a Corp. has expanded its wet vibrating casting table. screed equipment line with ✆ (888) 386-7711 the introduction of the E- ˛ www.concretecountertopinstitute.com Screed by Magic Screed. The E-Screed is a precision- Vibco — Vibrators and Accessories engineered lightweight wet Vibco supplies a variety of vibration options to the screed for single operator concrete countertop artisan: UMC-1, -2, or -3 adapter brackets strike-off of concrete. This that make it possible to attach external high-frequency screed vibrators to a table, the model produces uniform vibration distribution over the entire blade PJT-100 portable vibratory length. table, and the Vibra-Beam, The E-Screed utilizes an environmentally friendly lithium which mounts to a iron phosphate 36-volt battery. The battery can be charged at sawhorse and is a low- any time and is maintenance-free. cost alternative to a standard The E-Screed can be used with existing Magic Screed vibration table. Each enable the blades. Allen Engineering is the exclusive distributor of Magic contractor to control the speed and Screed products in the United States. vibration needed, and each plugs into a ✆ (800) 643-0095 standard outlet or generator. ˛ www.alleneng.com ✆ (800) 633-0032 ˛ www.vibco.com

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New shotblasters from Blastrac with autosensing technology for “plug- Blastrac has introduced a new line and-blast” operation. of Global Shot Blasters. For easier transporting, both the The new machines — the 1- larger 1-15DS and 2-20DT Global 8DPS30, 1-10DS Global, 1-15DS Global, machines have quick-lift rear caster and 2-20DT Global — are self-propelled assemblies. walk-behind units that are easily ✆ (800) 256-3440 maneuverable in forward and reverse. ˛ www.blastrac.com With production rates from 450 square feet per hour to 4,850 square feet per New stamp from Butterfi eld hour, these Global machines operate virtually dust-free when connected to matching Blastrac dust collectors. These machines prep surfaces in a one-step process, resulting in reduced pollutants and noise at the job site. Consistent blast patterns and improved productivity are partially attained through AC inverter drive motors and integrated brakes. This Butterfi eld Color Inc. has means the blast travel speed is easily introduced a multitiered Cobble Circle maintained up or down grades and on pattern, which was crafted using the fl at surfaces. All units also feature easily same hand-picked cobblestones used in accessible controls with drive and speed making the Mayan Cobblestone pattern. adjustments on the steering handles for The three-tiered pattern can be used for fi ngertip control and smooth operation. a variety of effects, from medallions to The 1-10DS and 1-15DS Global circular borders. machines feature dual-voltage motors This detailed variable-size Cobble

60 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 Circle set was designed to minimize surface cracking and New set of Applied polishing pads blowouts along grout lines. Applied Diamond Tools has introduced the 5-inch fi ve- ✆ (800) 282-3388 step Con-Shine Dry Diamond Polishing Pads. ˛ www.butterfieldcolor.com The Con-Shine pads were specifi cally engineered for Black and white added to ColorHard line polishing concrete fl oors Prosoco has added two new colors to its Consolideck and concrete countertops. ColorHard line: black and white. The pads are available Consolideck ColorHard is a premeasured color individually or in the fi ve- concentrate specially formulated to mix with Consolideck LS step set. Each pad features a to produce a ready-to-use color hardener that tints, hardens durable rigid resin bond and and densifi es horizontal concrete in one step. Both new colors measures 5 inches in diameter are translucent. with 5 mm diamond thickness. When combined with Consolideck LS, ColorHard ˛ www.toolocity.com decorates, dustproofs and improves the abrasion resistance of concrete fl oors and exterior pavements. Bayer offers UV resins According to the Portland Cement Association, some Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s family of Bayhydrol UV studies of retail properties have shown that better-lit interiors, (ultraviolet cure) resins offers formulators and contractors such as those with white fl oors, are more inviting and lead to ecofriendly concrete coatings with a faster return to service. improved sales. Prosoco claims that black can increase the Bayer’s portfolio of Bayhydrol UV resins for interior and level of elegance in high-end retail and residential work. exterior concrete applications includes Bayhydrol UV 2317, ˛ www.prosoco.com Bayhydrol UV XP 2280 and Bayhydrol UV XP 2690. Contractors can use a variety of methods for UV curing. Ball releases bag mix, sprayer for GFRC projects Formulations for outdoor applications can be cured by Ball Consulting Ltd. has announced two new products for natural sunlight. Or, coatings can be applied and cured on- GFRC contractors — an entry-level GFRC sprayer and a line of site with portable UV lamps in less than four hours, which bag mixes for GFRC countertops. is a signifi cant productivity improvement over alternative Ball Consulting makes the Fast Stone C family of bagged coatings. Another key advantage is that multiple coats can be mixes for the GFRC countertop industry. Fast Stone C formulas are available in white or gray and incorporate state- of-the-art GFRC mix designs, using type I portland cement, a white pozzolan and a CSA cement that has been tested for durability. The strength development of GFRC using the mix takes days out of curing and post-fabrication times. Fast Stone C blends come in 50-pound bags. Also, Ball is the exclusive distributor for the RimSpray GFRC Mini, an entry-level sprayer manufactured for Ball by FRP Equipment. The machine sprays GFRC and aggregate face mixes as well as a GFRC premix containing 3 percent by weight of 19 mm AR glass fi ber. The Mini has a small footprint plus all the production features of larger systems. Features include a pump design that offers quick and easy disassembly for changing the hose, a forward/reverse switch, and a connection for internal water fl ushing of the nozzle to prevent blockages. The RimSpray GFRC Mini requires plant air. Three electrical confi gurations are available. As exclusive distributor, Ball does all sales, marketing, installation and training for the RimSpray. ✆ (800) 225-2673 ˛ www.ball-consulting-ltd.com

May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | 61 Product News applied, dried, then cured at once. power, 29.2 inch-pounds of torque and a variable, no-load These operator-friendly, high-molecular-weight UV speed of 7,000 rpm to 10,500 rpm. The 7-inch kit features resins feature a number of other benefi cial properties as well. a 15-amp motor, 2,300 watts of power, 150 inch-pounds of They are odorless, cosolvent-free, light-stable for resistance torque and a no-load speed of 6,600 rpm. to weathering, abrasion-resistant and chemical-resistant, The optional ASR 2050 quiet-operation vacuum that can and have good adhesion to the concrete substrate. Coatings be used in conjunction with the Surface Prep Kit ensures formulated with these resins can be applied by spray, roll added safety and protection. The heavy-duty vacuum has a or squeegee. Typical applications include large warehouses, soft start and comes complete with easily changed pleated restaurants and amusement parks. polyester fi lter cassettes, automatic fi lter cleaning, extra-large ✆ (412) 777-3983 rear wheels and industrial front swivel casters. ˛ www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com ✆ (800) 638-2264 ˛ www.metabousa.com New line of machines from Superabrasive Superabrasive Inc. has introduced the new Lavina New blades from Hilti Pro Surface Preparation System, featuring a new line of Specifi cally designed to match the new Hilti DSH gas professional fl oor machines, the Lavina Pro Series. saws, Hilti Equidist diamond blades offer exceptional cutting The new Lavina Pro Series machines feature multiple speeds and long life, giving the user high productivity in most upgrades, ranging from more powerful motors to improved general-purpose applications. driving systems. Engineered with high-quality industrial- Lavina 16 and 20 Pro are suitable for residential and small grade diamonds and quality-controlled commercial projects, while Lavina 25N and 32 Pro are for bonded matrixes, Equidist diamond large residential and commercial projects. Lavina 32 Pro is a blades provide superior cutting six-head grinding and polishing machine, and it can complete performance. Equidist arranged as much as 2,500 square feet per day. diamond technology optimizes Superabrasive has also released the latest addition to cutting in the most demanding the Lavina family of machines — Lavina 7 Pro, a brand new applications. These blades excel with corner edger. The Lavina Pro system includes everything you a variety of base materials, including need for your concrete grinding and polishing project — fl oor cured concrete, reinforced concrete, machines, vacuum systems, diamond tooling, chemicals and natural stone, hard brick and concrete dyes. block. ✆ (800) 987-8403 Air cooling vents reduce blade wobble ˛ www.superabrasive.us during operation, enhancing user comfort and contributing to longer blade life. New angle-grinder kits from Metabo ✆ (800) 879-8000 Metabo Corp. is ˛ www.us.hilti.com now offering an Angle Grinder Surface Prep Textured fi eld-tintable silicone Kit in both 5 inches Pecora’s 890FTS Field Tintable Silicone is now available and 7 inches. in a textured version, 890FTS-TXTR, providing a grout-like The 5-inch system fi nish and joint movement of plus or minus 50 percent. includes a Metabo WE14- Like it predecessor, 890FTS-TXTR offers fl exibility 125 Plus variable-speed unprecedented in silicone sealants, demonstrated in a unique small angle grinder and a three-part process the user goes through when assessing dust control shroud that protects users from harmful dust which sealant to use for a project. First, select a smooth or generated during surface grinding applications. The 7-inch textured appearance. Second, select a color out of 51 color system includes a Metabo W23-230 large angle grinder and options. Lastly, mix what is needed. a dust control shroud. Both can be used with an optional “Masonry and restoration contractors are excited to now vacuum, such as the Metabo ASR 2050. The Surface Prep Kit have the ability to custom-match the surrounding mortar helps protect users from silica dust exposure in accordance or substrates in both color and texture while retaining with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the performance characteristics of a low-modulus silicone regulations. sealant,” says Shaun Wentworth, Pecora sales representative Both shrouds are made from virgin polyurethane for the New England region, in a news release. “The feedback and open with ease, allowing operators to work into I’m getting is that while there are clearly a variety of sealants corners. Molded vacuum ports in the shroud allow vacuum in the marketplace, 890FTS-TXTR is the only sealant that connections for 2 1/4 inches internally and 2 1/2 inches actually looks like mortar.” externally. A punched relief hole prevents vacuum lock. ˛ www.pecora.com The 5-inch kit has a 12.2-amp motor, 1,400 watts of

62 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 Edger attachment released New forward-cutting saw from Arbortech Braxton-Bragg LLC has announced the arrival of the Arbortech’s new AS170 brick and mortar saw features a Eagle Edger Jr. attachment for the Blue Ripper Jr. rail saw. unique orbital cutting motion with two forward-facing blades This tool gives any owner of a Blue Ripper Jr. manufactured that combine to perform both a hammering and a cutting after January 2009 the opportunity to have a mini-linear edge action. This gives the user clear visibility and the ability to machine. accurately cut square and deep. Indicator marks are scribed at both 45 degrees and 0 Weighing 9 1/2 pounds, the AS170 saw has a cutting degrees, but the unit is capable of being positioned at any depth of 4 3/4 inches and a cutting width of 1/4 inch. The saw angle between 46 degrees forward and 46 degrees back. The features a powerful, 13-amp motor constructed with a dust- operator will be able to cut a perfect beveled edge or even a resistant, heavy-duty design to ensure long motor life. The bevel-miter lamination edge. With the included 90 degrees AS170 generates very little dust. The unique design of the saw extension and snail lock adapter, fabricators can grind and prevents kickback and makes it easy to control. polish a virtually fl awless edge at 90 degrees for an amazing The AS170 saw is available with four different blades, fl at profi le. The extension is also capable of going up to 91 including a general-purpose blade, a plunge blade, a tuck- degrees for those who prefer to polish their seams. A snail- pointing blade and a switch-box blade. The blades feature lock adapter is included, which can be used with the spindle sharpenable tungsten carbide teeth for longevity. The saw to polish a 45-degree or 30-degree bevel. Standard 7/8-inch comes with a heavy-duty tool bag, a vacuum attachment and a bore router bits can be mounted to the spindle to grind perfect blade-sharpening disk. straight profi les without the need for a bearing. You can also ˛ www.AS170.com tilt the router bit to get edge profi les that no router can even approximate. LEED Credit Calculator from W.R. Meadows ✆ (800) 575-4401 W.R. Meadows Inc. has released its LEED Credit ˛ www.braxton-bragg.com Calculator, an online feature designed to determine how W.R. Meadows products can contribute to LEED-certifi ed Jet-Kleen blow-off gun aids cleanup construction. The Jet-Kleen Personal After the user looks up the pertinent W.R. Meadows Safety Blow-Off System from product at the company’s online LEED module and enters Specialized Safety Products is a project information, including ZIP code, the LEED Credit safe and effective alternative to Calculator will provide all supporting documentation compressed air for a variety of necessary to confi rm LEED credit compliance. A PDF is cleaning applications, including created that states the products’ percentage of recycled dust, debris and moisture material, whether the product was manufactured within 500 removal from both workers and miles of the project location, and if the product meets VOC equipment. regulations. Lightweight, portable, ✆ (847) 214-2100 quieter and with lower energy ˛ www.wrmeadows.com/leed.html costs than compressed air, the Jet-Kleen system is easy to use Integrated software suite for contractors and excels where employee safety Dynamic Systems Inc. has announced the is concerned. Since it is a blower- release of CheckMate Contractors’ Suite, a low- driven system, the Jet-Kleen avoids the risk of oil, moisture cost software suite for contractors. or other contaminants that can result from using compressed The CheckMate Contractors’ Suite integrates air. And it eliminates the potential for serious injury that can tool tracking, stockroom inventory, and time result from improperly using compressed air. The Jet-Kleen, and attendance. This new release allows the with air pressure of less than 3 psi, can be aimed directly at applications to share the inventory database and the skin without risking injury. employee identifi cation codes, making it possible The Jet-Kleen is available as a wall-mounted unit and a to track important tools and documents without portable fl oor model that is light enough to be transported time-consuming data entry. into tight spots. The Jet-Kleen’s sound-absorbing foam on all Bar codes can be printed on work orders, internal surfaces keeps noise levels low, and the unit features drawings, badges and labels for tools and an easy-to-hold nozzle at the end of a fl exible hose. Options inventory. Bar code scanners scan bar codes include foot pedal operation, motor speed controller and fi lter during transactions to record a tool’s movement assembly. or use of the document, tool or other item. This information ✆ (773) 777-7100 is transmitted to the job foreman, accounting or purchasing ˛ www.specializedsafetyproducts.com department. ˛ www.abarcode.com

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Stone receives Canadian patent The OPTIMAX 365 utilizes LED technology to produce Stone Construction Equipment a nominal steady-state UV-A intensity of 18,000 microwatts Inc. has received a patent from per centimeter squared at a distance of 15 inches. Powered the Canadian Patent Authority for by a rechargeable NiMH battery, it provides 90 minutes of the removable seal and bearing continuous use between charges. The LED lifetime is 30,000 housing on the Stone Champion hours. line of mortar mixers. The housing The OPTIMAX 365 is extremely lightweight and compact, attaches with three bolts and weighing just 11.8 ounces. It’s contains Stone’s patented quadruple ergonomically designed and has a seal and bearing confi guration. The corrosion-resistant anodized lamp removable housing makes servicing body. Just the push of a button much easier and quicker, reducing turns the lamp on instantly at full downtime and maximizing uptime. power. The removable housing is The fl ashlight comes with UV- standard on all sizes of steel and absorbing spectacles, a belt holster poly-drum Stone mortar mixers and smart AC and DC battery from 4 cubic feet to 16 cubic chargers. The AC charger is feet, and it is included on the HM1290 Hydraulic Mixer, the available in 120-volt, 230-volt, full line of silo mixers, and the full line of Buddy by Stone 240-volt or 100-volt versions. Mixers. The removable housing has already received a United ✆ (800) 274-8888 States patent. ˛ www.spectroline.com ˛ www.stone-equip.com W.R. Meadows introduces precision grout New fl ashlight for testing from Spectronics W.R. Meadows Inc.’s 1428 HP is a hydraulic-cement- Spectronics Corp. has unveiled the Spectroline Optimax based, precision, nonshrink, load-bearing grout that has 365 — a cordless, rechargeable true UV-A LED fl ashlight that an extended working time of up to 30 minutes under fl uid is ideal for nondestructive testing applications such as MPI, conditions. It is designed to transfer load effectively and safely, FPI and general fl uorescent inspection. ensuring long service time of the grouted item.

64 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 The precision grout is noncorrosive, openings. These saws also excel in cutting metal deck, rebar nonmetallic and mineral-based, developed and other metals. to have high initial and ultimate fl exural The DSH 700 and 900 are built to enhance the operator’s and compressive strengths. It can be experience. Isolated handles with metal springs minimize mixed quickly, as needed, on the job site. vibrations and maximize saw control. With a simple 1428 HP offers exceptional workability and counterclockwise starting procedure and a primer bulb for is easily placed by pouring or pumping. fewer pulls, starting the Hilti DSH 700 and 900 hand-held The product is designed to give nonshrink gas saws is easier than ever. The saws come standard with performance under various conditions for a cyclone fi ltration system (no prefi lter) and simple rope both interior and exterior applications. It replacement. can also be used for anchoring guardrails, ✆ (800) 879-8000 signposts, bridge seats, anchor bolts, guide ˛ www.us.hilti.com wires and dowels. ✆ (847) 214-2100 Box levels from DeWalt ˛ www.wrmeadows.com DeWalt has launched a new line of box levels that have been designed to provide unparalleled strength and durability. Hilti breaker makes an impact Empire Level, an industry leader in developing levels and Hilti has released the Hilti TE 1500-AVR Breaker, which measuring tools, has licensed, designed and manufactured the combines tremendous impact energy with the lowest vibration new levels. in its class for exceptional demolition productivity. Ideal for The levels, which feature a revolutionary X-Brace and everything from concrete foundation removal to digging in patent-pending QuadBox Chassis, are reinforced at the center clay to penetrations for pipes and electrical boxes, it also offers for increased strength and durability. The large vial housings, extended durability. which are protected by Lexan bulletproof lenses and Xenoy With 22 foot-pounds of impact energy generated by a plastic, offer a signifi cantly greater viewing range. The box 1,800-watt motor, the TE 1500-AVR delivers up to 1,950 levels are available in 24-inch, 48-inch and 72-inch sizes. blows per minute to effi ciently break up fl oors, slabs or ˛ www.dewalt.com foundations. The TE 1500-AVR offers a best-in-class weight- to-power ratio, along with Hilti’s subchassis active vibration Waste crusher from Multiquip reduction system. Multiquip is promoting its EZ Grout Hog Crusher, a job- An active cooling system reduces wear and tear on site material recycler. the motor, electronics and hammering mechanism. Three- Multiquip’s Hog Crusher is capable of pulverizing chamber sealing keeps dust out of the tool for longer life recyclable material in minutes, eliminating the need to have with fewer breakdowns. Plus, the TE debris removed from construction job sites. The product is 1500-AVR features a capable of recycling materials such as brick, block, stone, brushless SR rock, asphalt and nonreinforced concrete. The Hog Crusher motor that can reduce material down to 2 inches or smaller and can eliminates discharge up to 10 tons per hour. the need to Featuring built-in forklift pockets, the Hog Crusher has replace carbon brushes — a 1/2-yard capacity, a 24-inch crushing rotor and heavy steel allowing longer intervals between service and plate construction. The machine uses replaceable carbide bits twice the expected tool life. and a hardened breaker, as well as cleaner and cheek plates for ✆ (800) 879-8000 easy on-site maintenance. ˛ www.us.hilti.com ˛ www.multiquip.com Two hand-held gas saws from Hilti The new Hilti DSH 700 and DSH 900 hand- held gas saws perform well on a variety of construction materials, including wet/dry concrete and asphalt for small repair projects, expansion joints and curbs, as well as brick and concrete block for small fl oor or wall

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American Concrete Institute are David Lange, professor of civil and New offi cers announced environmental engineering at University The American Concrete Institute of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and introduced its new president, vice David H. Sanders, professor of civil president, and four board members and environmental engineering at the during the ACI Spring 2010 Convention University of Nevada. Also new to the in Chicago, Ill. board are Denis Mitchell, James McGill New ACI president Richard Stehly professor in the Department of Civil offi cially assumed his one-year term, Engineering and Applied Mechanics and new ACI vice president James Wight at McGill University, and Jack Moehle, began his two-year term, while four new professor of civil and environmental board members began their three-year engineering at University of California, terms. Berkeley. Stehly is the principal of American ˛ www.concrete.org Engineering Testing Inc., based in Minneapolis. A member of ACI since New publications from ACI 1980, Stehly is a licensed civil engineer The American Concrete Institute in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has has released seven new publications. been a member of numerous ACI The new publication titles are: technical committees and is the current Report on High-Strength Concrete chair of the Board Advisory Committee (363R-10); Design Guide for Tilt-Up on Sustainable Development and the Concrete Planes (551.2R-10); Fiber- Strategic Planning Task Group. He is Reinforced Concrete in Practice CD- also an offi cer of the ACI Foundation ROM (SP-268CD); Concrete: The and Creative Association Management, Sustainable Material Choice CD- ACI’s for-profi t subsidiary. He has also ROM (SP-269CD); Report on Pervious been extensively involved in fl y ash Concrete (522R-10); Report on the applications. He holds a patent on a Physical Properties and Durability of process to convert alum waste into a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (544.5R- pozzolan. 10); and Report on Early-Age Cracking: New vice president James K. Causes, Measurement and Mitigation Wight is the F.E. Richart Jr. Collegiate (231R-10). Professor of Civil Engineering at the ✆ (248) 848-3800 University of Michigan. A professor in ˛ www.concrete.org the structural engineering area of the civil and environmental engineering Concrete practice manual released department since September 1973, he The American Concrete Institute teaches undergraduate and graduate has released the 2010 edition of the classes on structural analysis and design Manual of Concrete Practice. of reinforced concrete structures. Containing more than 190 Joining the ACI’s Board of Direction documents, the MCP is the most

66 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 comprehensive source of concrete The Outstanding International Project American Society of Concrete practice information available in one Project Name: Cemex Bayano Plant No. 2 Line Contractors set of books. Createed as a must-have Expansion OK calcium chloride uses described Project Location: Bayano, Panama for concrete professionals in any facet The American Society of Concrete of the industry, the MCP contains all Shotcrete Contractor: Domtec International Contractors has published Position LLC ACI documents needed to answer any Statement No. 31, “Acceptable Use of General Contractor: Cemex S.A. question about code requirements, Calcium Chloride in Concrete.” Architect/Engineer: ZZ Consulting P.A. specifi cations, tolerances, concrete The paper states that, while proportions, construction methods, Material Supplier/Manufacturers: Cemex Bayano Plant and The Farley Group many specifi cations prohibit its evaluation of test results, and many use, the use of calcium chloride as Project Owner: Cemex S.A. more topics. The MCP also includes the an accelerating admixture can be 2008 version of ACI 318-08, Building acceptable, economical and benefi cial Code Requirements for Structural The Outstanding Pool & Recreational Project to owners under certain conditions. It Concrete and Commentary. can be particularly useful when placing The MCP is available in hard-copy, Project Name: Scheiner Watershape — Hudson River Valley fl atwork in cold weather. CD-ROM and online versions. Project Location: Cold Springs, N.Y. The calcium chloride document ✆ (248) 848-3800 is the latest in a series of papers on ˛ www.concrete.org Shotcrete Contractor: Shur Shot Gunite Corp. General Contractor: Group Works LLC key issues of interest to cast-in-place concrete contractors, architects and Submissions sought for fall convention Architect/Engineer: Group Works LLC engineers. The American Concrete Institute is Material Supplier/Manufacturers: Shur Shot Gunite Corp. ✆ (866) 788-2722 seeking submissions for sessions taking ˛ www.ascconline.org place during its Fall 2010 Convention in Project Owner: Marcia and Richard Scheiner Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 24-28. ACI Committee 124, Concrete Also, Sponsor Awards were given to Aesthetics, and the ACI Pittsburgh organizations that supported the awards Area Chapter seek submissions of and related activities. notable concrete in the Pittsburgh area. ˛ www.shotcrete.org ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments, seeks papers for the technical sessions “Research in Progress” and “Open Paper Session.” ˛ www.CallforPapers.concrete.org American Shotcrete Association Award recipients announced The American Shotcrete Association has announced the recipients of the Fifth Annual Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. Awards categories and recipients include:

The Outstanding Architectural Project Project Name: Surrey 2010 Olympic Games Preparation Center Project Location: Surrey, B.C. Shotcrete Contractor: Conshot Systems Inc. General Contractor: Septra Projects Ltd. and Turnbull Construction Services Ltd. Architect/Engineer: CEI Architecture Planning Interiors Material Supplier/Manufacturers: RMC Ready Mix Ltd. Project Owner: City of Surrey

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Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. he pany pany hasis on o h-level fi eld fi for t mp of bution of r hig hly trai h e s e rs of fi eld rs of fi ment for the ffer high-level with emphasis is a well-known quality is a well-known ® manufacturer of cutting, drilling, grinding and drilling, manufacturer of cutting, polishing products for a variety of stone-related industries. Alpha Professional Tools 801-466-9625p: f: 801-466-9470 www.altapaints.com [email protected] p: 800-562-1373p: f: 308-995-5887 www.allmand.com [email protected] p: 201-337-3343 f: 201-337-2216 www.alpha-tools.com [email protected] p: 870-236-7751 f: 870-236-7751 870-236-3934p: www.alleneng.com [email protected] p: 800-531-1172 f: 205-938-0015p: www.alabamapigments.com [email protected] p: 888-350-0130 f: 815-932-0529 www.allinconcrete.com [email protected] company All in Concrete is a Chicago-based distribution of specializing in sourcing and the products and equipment for innovative decorative concrete industry with emphasis offer high-level on GREEN technologies. We eld tech support 20 years of fi by backed feature monthly training experience and we classes. See our ad on Page 12 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 01 Alta Paint & Coatings Alta Paint 3300 S. 136 W. UT 84115 City, Salt Lake Allmand Bros. Inc. 4th Ave. 1502 W. NE 68949 Holdrege, Alpha Professional Tools 103 Bauer Dr. NJ 07436 US Oakland, Allen Engineering Corp. 819 S. 5th St. AR 72450 Paragould, All in Concrete LLC All in Concrete LLC 1475 Harvard Dr. IL 60901 Kankakee, Alabama Pigments Company Company Pigments Alabama Rd. 346 Rickey AL 35111 McCalla, 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11

p: 918-445-0627p: f: 918-445-0648 www.aiflooring.com [email protected] p: 800-952-5980p: f: 954-973-4926 www.advancedsurfaces.com [email protected] p: 540-662-7003p: f: 540-662-7135 www.actionconcretesupplies.com [email protected] p: 888-736-7550p: f: 757-299-8148 www.acrylicon.com [email protected] p: 360-673-6404p: f: 360-673-6504 www.absoluteconcretecolors.net [email protected] Manufacturer of epoxy, polyurethane and acrylic Manufacturer of epoxy, concrete patching and resurfacing coatings, anchoring structural adhesives, products, compounds. p: 800-445-1754p: f: 262-653-2019 www.abatron.com [email protected]

p: 706-654-4706p: f: 706-654-3662 www.awcookcement.com [email protected] A 76 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 76 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net aifl ooring aifl Ste. B 41st St., 1218 W. OK 74107 Tulsa, Advanced Surfaces Inc. 2000 Banks Rd. FL 33063 Margate, Action Concrete Supplies 321 Arbor Ct. 22602 VA Winchester, AcryliCon USA Industrial Flooring Ste. 200 1315 Club House Dr., 23322 VA Chesapeake, Absolute Concrete Colors 1265 N. Hendrickson Dr. 98625 WA Kalama, Abatron Inc. 5501 95th Ave. WI 53144 Kenosha, A.W. Cook Cement Products Cook A.W. Ln. Industrial 242 Amy GA 30548 Hoschton, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Applied Diamond Tools Bayer MaterialScience LLC 18102 Chesterfi eld Airport Rd. 100 Bayer Rd. Chesterfi eld, MO 63005 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 p: 800-980-7808 f: 800-758-9968 p: 412-777-3983 f: 412-777-3888 www.toolocity.com Arizona Polymer Flooring www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com [email protected] 7731 N. 68th Ave. [email protected] Glendale, AZ 85303 AQUAFIN Inc. p: 800-562-4921 f: 623-435-8585 Benjamin Moore Paints 505 Blue Ball Rd., #160 www.apfepoxy.com 101 Paragon Dr. Elkton, MD 21921 [email protected] Montvale, NJ 07645 p: 410-392-2300 f: 410-392-2324 Since 1985 Arizona Polymer Flooring has been p: 866-708-9180 f: 973-252-2577 www.aquafin.net a manufacturer of high-performance fl ooring www.benjaminmoore.com [email protected] products and systems using leading-edge customerinformationcenter@ polymer chemistry. We manufacture a wide benjaminmoore.com Arbortech USA variety of products based on epoxy, polyurethane 80 Erdman Way, Ste. 200 and acrylic technology. Benner-Nawman Inc. Leominster, MA 01453 3450 Sabin Brown Rd. p: 866-517-7869 f: 866-515-8104 Armcon Molds USA Wickenburg, AZ 85390 www.as170.com 127 Maple Ln. p: 928-684-2813 f: 928-684-7041 [email protected] Lebanon, PA 17042 www.bnproducts.com p: 800-699-2799 f: 717-272-4609 [email protected] Architectural Enhancements www.armconmoldsusa.com 475 Annandale Blvd. [email protected] Benron Equipment & Supply Inc. 15823 Stagg St. P.O. Box 1124 Mold maker to the precast industry. Annandale, MN 55302 Van Nuys, CA 91406 p: 866-519-5426 f: 320-274-6919 Artcrete Inc. p: 888-327-9839 f: 818-787-8866 www.aenhancements.net 5812 Hwy. 494 www.benron.com [email protected] Natchitoches, LA 71457 [email protected] p: 888-328-9321 f: 318-379-1000 BlastPro MFG™ www.artcrete.com [email protected] 6021 Melrose Ln. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Aztec Products Inc. p: 405-491-6464 f: 405-495-1331 201 Commerce Dr. www.blastpromfg.com ARDEX Engineered Cements Montgomeryville, PA 18936 [email protected] 400 Ardex Park Dr. p: 800-331-1423 f: 215-393-4800 BOLDStone Aliquippa, PA 15001 www.aztecproducts.com 4261 Sunset Ln. p: 724-203-5000 f: 724-203-5001 [email protected] www.ardex.com Shingle Springs, CA 95682 [email protected] p: 800-230-5345 f: 800-816-5345 ARDEX delivers high-performance concrete B www.boldstone.com underlayments & toppings that provide superiorio [email protected] results for polished, saw-cut, stained,ned, inteintegrallygrally Ball Consulting Ltd. BOLDStone - ‘Concrete does stone’. BOLDStone or topically colored designer concretencretete susurfaces.rfaces 2301 Duss Ave., Bldg. 1, Ste. 21 is a premium natural granite and/or quartz stone Whatever unique, one-of-a-kind designes gn youou are Ambridge, PA 15003 finish for concrete at $2-$4/sq. ft. Spray-on/ trying to achieve, ARDEX Designergnerer FloFlooror produproducproducts Trowel-on. Vertical/Horizontal. Water-based. p: 724-266-1502 f: 724-266-1504 are designed to be faster, stronger,ger,ge , providep www.ball-consulting-ltd.com more durability, reduce risk and deliver optimal Bomanite [email protected] results. 8789 Auburn Folsom Rd., #108 GFRC materials supploer, Faststone® Cement, Granite Bay, CA 95746 spray equipment, polytek mold materials. p: 303-369-1115 f: 303-291-0282 Barracuda Tools & Grinders LLC www.bomanite.com 27 Soldiers Hill Rd. [email protected] East Hampstead, NH 03826 Bonsal American p: 603-770-4279 f: 866-247-5813 8201 Arrowridge Blvd. www.barracudaxgrinder.com Charlotte, NC 28273 [email protected] p: 800-738-1621 f: 704-529-5261 www.bonsalamerican.com

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p: 801-544-8771p: f: 801-544-5896 www.concretecoatingsinc.com [email protected] p: 557-486-7429 f: 559-497-8224 f: 557-486-7429 p: www.colledi.com [email protected] adhesive back Manufacturer of polymer and vinyl for sinks, and 3D molds edge forms, stencils, panels wall artfireplace surrounds, stamps, offer custom designing and form liners. We design any medallions or for corporate logos, imaginable. p: 479-725-0033 f: 479-725-0031 www.adcsc.com [email protected] American Decorative Concrete, by ColorJuice, is designed for exterior and interior concrete. seals and colors. dustproofs, ColorJuice hardens, for residential and commercial interior Perfect as exterior concrete floors and garages as well and driveways. patios porches, p: 714-720-6954 f: 951-371-0817 www.classicstains.com [email protected] p: 615-872-9099 f: 615-872-9052 www.ccc-usa.com [email protected] 602-266-0462p: f: 602-470-1836 www.cohills.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 9 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 02 See our ad on Page 93 • Reader Service Page See our ad on 52 Concrete Coatings Inc. 1105 N. 1600 W. UT 84041 Layton, Colledi Designs 2525 E. Malaga Ave. 93725 CA Fresno, ColorJuice 120 Commercial Ave. AR 72745 Lowell, Classic Stains & Sealers Stains Classic Raymond 1424 S. Fullerton, CA 92831 Coatings Clemons Concrete Rd. 505 Cave TN 37210 Nashville, Cohills Building Specialties 3825 E. Anne St. AZ 85249 Phoenix, Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. p: 866-531-7604p: f: 864-260-3364 www.chomarat.com [email protected] Manufacturer of C-GRID carbon fiber composite reinforcement used in decorative concrete, shotcrete, concrete overlays, precast concrete, repair and rehabilitation applications. The alkali also manufactures fiberglass, company aramid grids and scrim resistance glass, reinforcement products. p: 877-502-4477p: f: 480-968-2816 www.chipsunlimited.com [email protected] p: 800-220-1966 www.chemical-concepts.com p: 510-849-3272 f: 510-849-3274 www.chengconcrete.com [email protected] the most complete CHENG Concrete provides Concrete Countertop Product line Pro-Formula molds and more. CHENG FRC, Wax, Sealer, Mix, Concrete Exchange is the go-to online resource and concrete Find a Contractor, for design ideas, materials and supplies. CHENG Concrete Training with over programs for professionals, provides 2,500 trainees to date. p: 770-546-7503p: f: 706-295-4490 www.heathercavalier.com [email protected] 800-511-2769p: / 972-485-8648 972-485-0339f: www.chem-coat.com [email protected] Chomarat North America Rd. Pond 2901 New SC 29624 Anderson, Chips Unlimited Inc. 1824 E. 6th St. AZ 85281 Tempe, CHENG Concrete Ave. 2808 San Pablo CA 94702 Berkeley, Chem-Coat 1926 Copper St. TX 75042 Garland, Inc. Chemical Concepts Rd. 410 Pike 19006 PA Huntingdon Valley, Cavalier Designs Cavalier E. Hermitage2696 Rd. United States GA 30145 Kingston, 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11

p: 800-221-9469p: f: 720-283-3241 www.calicoproducts.com [email protected] Butterfield Color Inc. offers a complete line of decorative concrete products designed to exceed the expectations of decorative concrete finishers and architectural specifiers. p: 800-282-3388 f: 630-406-1982 www.butterfieldcolor.com [email protected] The original Buddy Rhodes Concrete Counter Mix The original Buddy Rhodes Concrete Counter Mix is a complete system for creating with concrete, training and the BR Artisan including products, affiliation program nationwide. p: 415-431-8070p: f: 415-551-1575 www.buddyrhodes.com p: 800-483-9628 www.brickform.com p: +39-0423-7691p: f: +39-0423-769-600 www.breton.it [email protected] p: 800-575-4401 f: 800-915-5501 www.braxton-bragg.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 64 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 04

See our ad on Page 7 • Reader Service Page See our ad on 03 C 78 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 78 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Calico Construction Products Butterfi eld Color Inc. Butterfi Illinois Ave. 625 W. IL 60506 Aurora, Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products 1500 17th St. CA 94107 San Francisco, Brickform Blvd. 11061 Jersey CA 91730 Rancho Cucamonga, Breton S.p.a. 27 Via Garibaldi, TV 31030 Italy Castello di Godego, Braxton-Bragg Braxton-Bragg Way 4100 Appalachian TN 37918 Knoxville, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Concrete Coatings of Georgia 1092 W. Atlanta St., #250 Marietta, GA 30060 p: 770-426-1199 f: 678-388-9699 www.ccoga.com Concrete Resurrection [email protected] 403 Oak Ave. Concrete Coatings of Georgia is your supplier of Mansfi eld, MO 65740 decorative concrete coating products, materials, Concrete Jungle p: 417-924-2300 f: 417-924-2500 and concrete refurbishing materials. 17643 Chase St. www.concreteresurrection.com Northridge, CA 91325 [email protected] p: 818-826-9316 f: 818-345-34983498 Concrete Resurrection offers decorative concrete www.getconcretetoday.comm products for interior and exterior jobs, including [email protected] acid stains, pigmented stains, sealers, cleaners, Supplier of the best-performingng pproducts,oducts, templates and stencils. Shop online 24 hours a service and training to the demandingemandingmandinng day at ConcreteResurrection.com. decorative concrete installer. We seserviceervice California and surrounding states,es, but can ship The Concrete Countertop Institute anywhere. 3529 Neil St. Raleigh, NC 27607 p: 888-386-7711 f: 919-882-9700 www.concretecountertopinstitute.com [email protected] Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Solutions Inc. Concrete Countertop Specialties 141 Railroad St., Ste. 107 3904 Riley St. 247 28th Ave. S. Canton, GA 30114 San Diego, CA 92110 Waite Park, MN 56387 p: 770-704-0923 f: 770-704-0924 p: 800-232-8311 / 619-297-3999 p: 866-902-7311 f: 866-522-1817 www.concretemosaics.net f: 619-297-3333 www.concretecountertopspecialties.com [email protected] www.concretesolutions.com [email protected] [email protected] Concrete Polishing Solutions Concrete Solutions Inc. manufactures Ultra 184 Cedar Pl. Surface Concrete Polymer and other products P.O. Box 520 for the resurfacing, restoration, protection and Norris, TN 37828 beautification of existing concrete and other p: 877-472-8200 f: 965-494-8300 surfaces. Monthly training classes in Las Vegas, Concrete Earth www.go2cps.com NV, teach 1/4” Stamping, Concrete Dyes, Acid 13087 Main St. [email protected] Stains, Resurfacing 0-1/8” thick, Color Flake, Lemont, IL 60439 Spray-Top and Concrete Countertops. Visit www. Concrete Protection Products Inc. concretesolutions.com p: 800-441-6446 f: 630-257-9006 See our ad on Page 70 • Reader Service 54 www.concreteearth.com 627-C Graves St. [email protected] Kernersville, NC 27284 Concrete Earth™ is the result of hard workrk andn p: 336-993-2461 f: 336-996-2732 ingenuity, resulting in the developmentpmentnt oof a www.fiberglassrebar.com new generation of biodegradable,ble, earthearth-friendly-friend [email protected] products. By combining chemistry,istry,ry biologybio ogy andan science in its formulations, Concreteoncretenccrete Earth hhahas developed unique formulationss wwhichhicch havhave yyet to surface elsewhere in the decorativeorative concrete industry. See our ad on Page 19 • Reader Service 06 Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply 45 Underwood Rd. Throop, PA 18512 p: 570-489-6025 f: 570-383-6711 www.concrete-texturing.com [email protected] New toll blending services for 2010. Tools, supplies and training for decorative concrete industry. See our ad on Page 61 • Reader Service 07

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Everything you need for decorative. p: 604-952-0057p: f: 604-608-4818 www.concretechproducts.com [email protected] 80 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 80 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Concretech Concretech 192 St. 2567 106, BC V2Y 3B7 Canada Surrey, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Cutter Diamond Depiction Software 2807 Chamber Dr. 28720 Roadside Dr., #274 Monroe, NC 28110 Agoura Hills, CA 91301 p: 866-816-8073 f: 704-289-8466 p: 818-707-4451 f: 818-707-4462 www.cutterdiamond.com www.depictionsoftware.com [email protected] [email protected] Decorative Concrete Supply of Montana Diamant Venturi D 100 Shepherd Trail, #7,8 664 S. Military Trail Bozeman, MT 59718 Deerfi eld Beach, FL 33442 p: 406-580-2668 f: 406-624-6609 p: 954-427-4745 f: 954-427-4757 www.dcsmt.net www.diamantventuri.com [email protected] [email protected] Decorative Concrete Supply is a leadingading Diamatic USA Davis Colors distributor of decorative concreteetee productsrod cts 3700 E. Olympic Blvd. serving Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.yom ng 5220 Gaines St. Los Angeles, CA 90023 We are your one-stop shop forr allal of San Diego, CA 92110 p: 323-269-7311 f: 323-262-1780 your decorative concrete supplieses aandnd p: 866-295-5512 f: 619-295-0754 www.daviscolors.com training. www.diamaticusa.com [email protected] [email protected] Decorative Construction Supply Davis Colors is the leading U.S. producer of 2317 Franklin Dr., Ste. 6 color additives for Ready-Mix concrete. Davis Colors are added to the mix with the exclusive Mesquite, TX 75150 Chameleon® PC-operated automatic dosing p: 972-289-1700 f: 972-289-1701 system or with Mix-Ready® disintegrating bags. www.decorativeconstructionsupply.com Architectural specs, color cards, contractor [email protected] how-to information, and merchandising materials Diamond Tec available at www.daviscolors.com. DeFelsko Corp. 664 S. Military Trail 802 Proctor Ave. Deerfi eld Beach, FL 33442 Decorative Concrete Impressions Ogdensburg, NY 13669 p: 954-427-4745 f: 954-427-4757 LLC p: 315-393-4450 f: 315-393-8471 www.diamondtecblades.com 8135 Hwy. 43 www.defelsko.com [email protected] Webb City, MO 64870 [email protected] Diamond Tec produces the industry’s largest p: 866-332-7383 f: 866-623-4793 selection of professional diamond products www.decrete.com & related tooling for the decorative concrete [email protected] & concrete polishing market. Including high- See our ad on Page 69 • Reader Service 11 performance diamond trapezoids for grinding Delta Performance Products & polishing, PCDs, cup wheels, polishing pads, 9126 Industrial Blvd. crack chasers, core bits, concrete densifi er, Covington, GA 30014 sealants & dye colorants. Hablamos Español. Falamos Português. p: 678-729-9330 f: 678-729-9336 www.blueconcrete.com DRAYGON Enterprises Inc. [email protected] 15 Blake Way Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Demand Products Inc. Osprey, FL 34229 1300 N. I-35 E., #120 1055 Nine North Dr. p: 800-724-3610 Carrollton, TX 75006 Alpharetta, GA 30004 www.draygon.com [email protected] p: 972-242-8881 f: 972-242-6781 p: 800-325-7540 f: 888-534-8383 www.decorativecs.com www.demandproducts.com Dryvit Systems Inc. [email protected] [email protected] One Energy Way Decorative Concrete Supply is a leading West Warwick, RI 02893 distributor of quality products at competitiveompetitiveetit ve Dependable Floor Products Inc. prices. The placement of our 3 storeses in DallasDallas, P.O. Box 16334 p: 800-556-7752 f: 401-822-1980 Austin and Houston allows us to sservicervice the Rocky River, OH 44116 www.dryvit.com [email protected] state of Texas as well as the surroundingurroundingrrounding p: 440-333-1123 f: 440-333-0070 states. Check our Web site frequentlyquentlyu ntly for www.floorprep.com Dur-A-Flex Inc. specials, free monthly demos andd trainitraining [email protected] classes. 95 Goodwin St. Dependable Floor Products Inc., a U.S.-based East Hartford, CT 06108 company founded in 1951, manufactures moisture reduction products along with self- p: 860-528-9838 f: 860-528-2802 leveling underlayments & toppings. www.dur-a-flex.com [email protected]

Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 81 p: 216-390-0948 www.elitecreteohio.com [email protected] 614-440-0599p: f: 614-440-0599 www.elitecreteohiovalley.com [email protected] p: 248-343-0709 f: 248-659-1589 248-659-1589 f: 248-343-0709 p: www.cementoverlays.com [email protected] 952-884-5118p: f: 952-884-0449 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] 406-580-2668 406-624-6609 f: p: www.elitecrete.com [email protected] 702-506-0555p: f: 702-656-0911 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] p: 204-642-2776p: f: 204-376-5008 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] 317-888-4440p: f: 317-788-2768 www.elitecreteindiana.com [email protected] 608-437-8848p: f: 608-437-8846 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] Elite Crete of the Ohio Valley Elite Crete of the Ohio Valley Box 1274 P.O. OH 43026 Hilliard, Elite Crete of Minnesota #FE Ave., 10740 Lyndale MN 55420 Bloomington, Elite Crete of Montana #7,8 100 Shepherd Trail, MT 59718 Bozeman, Elite Crete of Nevada Ste. 208 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., NV 89149 Las Vegas, Elite Crete of Northern Ohio B-7 24381 Aurora Rd., OH 44146 Bedford Hts., Elite Crete of Alberta, Saskatchewan & Crete of Alberta,Elite Saskatchewan Manitoba Box 81 0A0 Canada MB R0C Arborg, Elite Crete of Indiana C Ste. Ct., 647 Sayre IN 46143 Greenwood, Elite Crete of Madison Box 67 P.O. WI 53517 Blue Mounds, Elite Crete of Michigan 2233 Star Ct. MI 48309 Rochester Hills, Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. p: 413-464-2811p: f: 888-378-1282 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] 215-781-0356p: f: 215-781-0357 www.neelitecrete.com [email protected] p: 310-561-3615p: f: 310-298-6558 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] 501-282-7719 p: www.elitecretemidsouth.com [email protected] p: 239-349-0076p: f: 239-673-7675 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] p: 314-677-0779 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] p: 816-941-4588 www.elitecrete.com [email protected] p: 00918042196003 00918042196003 f: www.elitecrete.in [email protected] Elite Crete Northeast C-1 701 Canal St., 19007 PA Bristol, Elite Crete Midsouth Inc. 536 Airport Rd. AR 71913 Hot Springs, England Elite Crete New 1400 East St. MA 01201 eld, Pittsﬁ Elite Crete Gateway Elite Crete Gateway Dr. 9529 Yuma MO 63123 St. Louis, Elite Crete L.A. Ct. N. 27940 Ridgecove CA 90275 Verdes, Rancho Palos Elite Crete Flooring Solutions India Pvt. Elite Crete Flooring Ltd. 6 Block Rd., 215 24 Cross 3 Main Jayanagar KA 560041 India Bangalore, Elite Crete Ft. Myers 820 N.E. 8th St. FL 33909 Cape Coral, Elite Crete Central Crete Central Elite Ave. Independence 5401 MO 64123 Kansas City, 6431 6431 05- 3 2-305-6431

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vacuums and complete vacuum systems for all vacuums and complete vacuum and tuck pointing crack-chasing, saws, grinders, needle scalers from $24.95 p: 520-747-3229 [email protected] p: 770-757-3713 www.ecoprotectiveproducts.com [email protected] p: 602-305-9397p: f: 602-305-6431 www.ecoprocote.com [email protected] p: 425-284-1662p: f: 425-399-9876 www.abarcode.com [email protected] p: 407-298-7050 f: 407-298-7051 f: 407-298-7051 407-298-7050 p: www.dynamicdiamondtooling.com [email protected] p: 910-395-1808p: f: 910-395-2110 www.dustcontrolusa.com [email protected] Universal Muzzle Dust p: 877-223-2154 f: 619-223-9690 www.dustmuzzle.com [email protected]

See our ad on Page 69 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 38 E 82 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 82 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Elite Crete Arizona #420 3820 E. 44th St., AZ 85713 US Tucson, Eco-Protective Products LLC Ste. 520-643 Rd. N.E., 3535 Peachtree GA 30326 Atlanta, Eco Safety Products Culver St. 2921 W. AZ 85009 Phoenix, Dynamic Systems 15531 N.E. 90th St. 98052 WA Redmond, Dynamic Diamond Tooling Dynamic Diamond Tooling 2507 Silver Star Rd. FL 32804 Orlando, DustControl Inc. 6720 Amsterdam Way NC 28405 Wilmington, Dust Collection Products Dust Collection 837 Cornish Dr. 92107 CA San Diego, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Elite Crete of the Rockies Elite Crete Systems of BC Equipment Development Co. Inc. 4880 Ironton St., Unit C 12491 No. 2 Rd., Unit 6 - EDCO & Contrx Systems Denver, CO 80239 Richmond, BC V7E 2G3 Canada 100 Thomas Johnson p: 970-237-1416 p: 778-836-9513 f: 866-275-1543 Frederick, MD 21702 www.elitecrete.com www.elitecreteofbc.com p: 301-663-1600 / 800-638-3326 [email protected] [email protected] f: 301-663-1607 / 800-447-3326 www.edcoinc.com Elite Crete Oklahoma Elite Crete Systems of Houston www.contrxsystems.com 1031 W. 4th St. 25533 Richards Rd. [email protected] Sand Springs, OK 74063 Spring, TX 77386 See our ad on Page 70 • Reader Service 12 p: 918-557-8661 f: 918-419-2661 p: 281-367-9077 f: 281-367-3144 www.elitecreteoklahoma.com www.elitecretehouston.net Euclid Chemical Company [email protected] [email protected] 19218 Redwood Rd. Cleveland, OH 44149 Elite Crete So. Cal. Elite Crete Systems Toronto Inc. p: 800-321-7628 f: 216-531-9596 36590 Los Alamos Rd. 445 Midwest Rd., Ste. 14 www.euclidchemical.com Murrieta, CA 92563 Toronto, ON M1P 4Y9 Canada [email protected] p: 951-704-6869 f: 951-691-5020 p: 647-829-4332 www.elitecreteofsoutherncal.com www.elitecrete.com Exaktime [email protected] [email protected] 27001 Agora Rd., #280 Calabasas, CA 91301 Elite Crete Southeast Elite Crete Texas p: 888-788-8463 f: 818-222-6148 4488 Posterity Ct. 783 N. Grove Rd., Ste. 110 www.exaktime.com Gastonia, NC 28056 Richardson, TX 75081 [email protected] p: 704-813-7718 f: 704-824-1594 p: 214-575-7500 f: 214-575-8093 www.elitecrete.com www.elitecretetexas.com Excellent Coatings International [email protected] [email protected] 10880 Poplar Ave. Fontana, CA 92337 Elite Crete WNC p: 909-823-8800 f: 909-823-6309 3873 B Sweeten Creek Rd. www.excellentcoatings.com Arden, NC 28704 [email protected] p: 828-989-3674 Elite Crete Systems www.elitecrete.com Expressions Ltd. 1061 Transport Dr. [email protected] 1683 West Alley Dr., Ste. 4 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Mapleton, UT 84664 p: 219-465-7671 f: 219-531-0898 p: 801-806-0529 www.elitecrete.com www.expressions-ltd.com [email protected] [email protected] Manufacturers and trainers of products Extend Manufacturing for: decorative concrete, concrete overlays,rlays, enCounter 125 N.E. 40th St. 8404 Venture Cir. stamped concrete, colored concrete,crete,, cuscustomtom Weston, WI 54476 retail flooring, industrial floor coatings,oatings,ti gs, epoxies Oklahoma City, OK 73105 and polyaspartics and more. Overer 5500 training p: 866-906-2006 f: 405-526-2008 p: 715-359-3002 f: 715-241-9305 and technical support locationss worldwide.worlddwide www.encountertop.com www.tmx-excavator.com Contact us today for a free catalogog and [email protected] [email protected] CD-ROM. enCounter is a professional comprehensive See our ad on Page 13 • Reader Service 13 countertop system that includes mix, F Elite Crete Systems CA microtopping, edge forms, and sealers. Produces 8,870 psi with no cracking. 4044 Wayside Ln., #G Faux Effects International Inc. Carmichael, CA 95608 3435 Aviation Blvd. p: 916-752-0043 f: 916 484 7516 Vero Beach, FL 32960 [email protected] p: 800-270-8871 f: 772-778-9653 www.fauxfx.com Elite Crete Systems Midwest Inc. Engrave-A-Crete [email protected] 4838 W. 128th Pl. 403 Oak Ave. The originating decorative finishing manufacturerufactureu Alsip, IL 60803 Mansﬁ eld, MO 65704 and training facility (established 1989)989)) offoffersers p: 708-629-0825 f: 708-629-0666 p: 417-924-2300 f: 417-924-2500 over 300 waterborne, professional-grade,nal-grade,grade, www.elitecrete.com www.engraveacrete.com HAPs-free decorative finishing mediums.ed um . Faux ® [email protected] [email protected] Effects offers a healthy alternativeativetivve to hazardous,hazardouhazard toxic materials in the marketplace.ace.ce VVisit wwwwwww. The decorative concrete engraving tools and fauxfx.com for worldwide training and productpr processes invented by Engrave-A-Crete make it purchase information. easy to transform existing, plain, gray concrete into beautiful works of art.

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600 600 er in the o-friendl c coat rtic f eco oncret y lead o pa g of eco-friendly spartic coating stry leader in the p: 800-457-0600p: f: 901-794-3671 www.greatnecksaw.com [email protected] Established in 1986, an industry leader in the Established in 1986, manufacturing and distributing of eco-friendly and polyaspartic urethanes coatings epoxies, and sealers for the decorative concrete industry. 602-438-9464p: f: 602-438-9465 www.granicrete.com [email protected] 831-768-2201 f: 831-768-2000 p: www.graniterock.com [email protected] p: 866-639-0960 f: 621-9771 770 www.granquartz.com [email protected] p: 949-250-9104p: f:949-250-9105 www.glaze-n-seal.com [email protected] 405-382-6900p: f: 405-382-7013 www.goff-inc.com [email protected] 817-545-5600 f: 817-540-3000 p: www.goldenlook.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 5 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 18 Granicrete International Inc. Ste. 6 3420 S. 7th St., AZ 85040 Phoenix, Graniterock Dr. 350 Technology CA 95076 Watsonville, GranQuartz Atlanta Dr. 4963 S. Royal GA 30084 Tucker, Manufacturing Great Neck Saw 165 E. 2nd St. NY 11501 York, New Glaze ‘N Seal Products ‘N Seal Products Glaze E. McDurmott18207 St. Irvine, CA 92614 Goff Inc. 12216 NS 3520 OK 74868 Seminole, GoldenLook International Inc. 3401 House Anderson TX 76040 Euless,

Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. ics with ducts ro mast cturing n products r or mastics with p: 800-533-0524p: f: 877-344-4375 www.generalequip.com [email protected] p: 541-678-7364 f: 541-312-5780 www.gginnovativeproducts.com [email protected] p: 214-221-9494p: / 888-746-4116 214-349-3182f: www.fritzpak.com [email protected] p: 336-474-6812 www.frpequipment.com [email protected] p: 309-828-2900 www.franmar.com [email protected] floor coatings and floor mastics with Remove Be green with green products SOYBEANS! that work Manufacturing green and work well! 25 years. products for over p: 615-256-5723 p: f: 615-254-9272 www.flooramerica.com [email protected] 800-488-9146p: f: 662-327-0177 www.frankwall.com [email protected] products to help buildersInnovative complete construction and more efficiently projects faster and Wall Frank — personally recommended by 30 years of construction by experience. backed See our ad on Page 70 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 17 See our ad on Inside Back Cover • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Inside Back Cover 16 G General Equipment Company General Equipment Company S.W. 620 Alexander Dr. Box 334 P.O. MN 55060 Owatonna, Products Inc. GG Innovative Rd. 20981 Yeoman OR 97701 Bend, FRP Equipment.com Inc. Rd. 5924 Pagemont NC 28081 Kannapolis, Franmar Chemical Franmar Box 5565 P.O. IL 61702 Bloomington, Corp Fritz-Pak Cir. 4821 Eastover TX 75149 Mesquite, Frank Wall Enterprises Wall Frank 415 Wilkins Wise Rd. OH 39705 Columbus, FloorAmerica Products Products FloorAmerica Dortch2200 Ave. TN 37210 Nashville,

gara LEXM n seale one-ste stain ntial a sta ors. id idential garage — ic ternati a s e floors. FLEXMAR s acid staining artic stain sealer es — a one-step 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 polyaspartic stain sealer ™ p: 808-676-4369p: f: 808-676-4506 www.floorgearhawaii.com [email protected] FLEXMAR is the original formulator of polyaspartic floor coatings for residential garage floors and commercial concrete floors. FLEXMAR now offers Variegate p: 877-339-1442p: f: 724-339-1465 www.flexmarpolyaspartics.com [email protected] p: 972-964-8707p: / 800-348-8808 972-985-4515f: www.flexkrete.com [email protected] The online decorative concrete source for design, mix sealers, GFRC, admixtures, polishing equipment and more, pigments, with a low-price promise. Order online at www. concretecountertopsupply.com. p: 847-888-1920p: f: 847-888-1927 www.concretecountertopsupply.com [email protected] p: 888-977-3289p: f: 714-282-7858 www.fauxmasters.com [email protected] for decorative concrete surfaces — a one-step, for decorative concrete surfaces — a one-step, coating that eliminates acid staining and one-day can last four times as long as alternative stains and sealers. 84 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 84 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Floor Gear Inc. #5 St., 94-422 Ukee HI 96797 Waipahu, FLEXMAR Coatings Box 210 P.O. 15068 PA Kensington, New FlexKrete Technologies FlexKrete Technologies Manor Dr. 1181 Terrace TX 75078 Prosper, Fishstone #6 1760 Britannia Dr., 60124 IL Elgin, Faux Masters Studio Faux Pkwy. Ranch Savi 22941 CA 92887 Linda, Yorba COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Green Umbrella Hotwire Direct P.O. Box 325 1712 13th St. Sheridan, AR 72150 Clarkston, WA 99403 p: 870-917-8829 f: 870-917-2018 p: 800-555-4042 / 509-758-8379 INNOTECH Decorative Concrete www.greenumbrellaproducts.com f: 509-751-1910 Products [email protected] www.hotwiredirect.com 2055 Enterprise Pkwy. [email protected] Twinsburg, OH 44087 p: 877-829-7880 f: 330-425-2506 H HoverTrowel Inc. www.innotechdcp.com 5048 Spruce Ln. [email protected] H & C Concrete Coatings Mohnton, PA 19540 See our ad on Page 58 • Reader Service 21 101 Prospect Ave. p: 610-856-1961 f: 610-856-1920 Cleveland, OH 44115 www.hovertrowel.com Innovatech Products & Equipment p: 800-867-8246 [email protected] 832 80th St. S.W. www.hc-concrete.com Everett, WA 98203 HTC Inc. p: 800-267-6682 / 425-402-1881 5617 Tazewell Pike f: 425-402-8547 Knoxville, TN 37918 www.innovatechproducts.com p: 865-689-2311 f: 865-689-3991 [email protected] www.htc-floorsystems.com See our ad on Page 68 • Reader Service 22 Helix Color Systems [email protected] 10101 Genard Rd. Insulfoam Houston, TX 77041 H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company 6004 N. Westgate Blvd., Ste. 120 500 N. Michigan Ave., 23rd Floor Tacoma, WA 98406 p: 800-545-9827 f: 713-329-9065 Chicago, IL 60611-3769 www.chemsystemsinc.net p: 800-248-5995 f: 253-383-7100 [email protected] p: 800-LADYBUG f: 312-644-7989 www.insulfoam.com www.hdhudson.com [email protected] Helix Color Systems does not strive to be the [email protected] biggest, but rather focuses on personalized International Coatings Inc. customer service and product quality. We offer a Husqvarna Construction Products 2925 Lucy Ln. complete line of concrete colorants, stains, dyes, Franklin Park, IL 60131 overlays and sealers. Helix provides an innovative 17400 W. 119th St. approach to decorative concrete with products Olathe, KS 66061 p: 800-624-8919 f: 847-451-0379 for the discriminating distributor, installer or p: 800-288-5040 f: 800-825-0028 www.internationalcoatings.com designer. www.husqvarnacp.com [email protected] [email protected] Heritage Glass Inc. 130 W. 700 S., Bldg. E Hyde Tools Inc. J Smithﬁ eld, UT 84335 54 Eastford Rd. p: 435-563-5585 f: 435-563-5583 Southbridge, MA 01550 Jelight Company Inc. www.hgglass.com p: 800-872-4933 f: 508-765-5250 2 Mason [email protected] www.hydetools.com Irvine, CA 92618 [email protected] p: 949-380-8774 ext. 46 HID Ultraviolet LLC f: 949-768-9457 520 Lafayette Rd. www.jelight.com Sparta, NJ 07871 I [email protected] p: 973-383-8535 f: 973-383-1606 www.hiduv.com Increte Systems JoeCrete.com [email protected] 1611 Gunn Hwy. 24153 Sargeant Rd. Ramona, CA 92065 HID Ultraviolet manufactures a complete line of Odessa, FL 33556 Portable UV-curing Equipment, including floor and p: 813-886-8811 f: 813.920.1516 p: 760-828-2313 handheld models. All are used for on-site curing www.increte.com www.joecrete.com of UV coatings. [email protected]

Hilti Inc. 5400 S. 122nd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74136 p: 800-879-8000 f: 800-879-7000 www.us.hilti.com [email protected]

Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 85 p: 800-462-5482p: f:714-522-8088 www.makitatools.com 440-951-5356p: f: 440-951-0293 www.malish.com [email protected] Diamabrush System Floor Preparation Malish’s offers the most complete line of specialty brushes for polishing concrete and prepping as mastic removal. wood as well 941-378-0860p: f: 941-378-9832 www.marbelite.com [email protected] 319-377-0167 / 800-930-9062p: 319-377-3208 f: www.marionbrush.com [email protected] p: 781-383-3134 f: 781-383-3135 www.m3techinc.com [email protected] 817-636-5637p: f: 817-636-5675 www.machine-technologies.com [email protected] 903-427-2261p: f: 903-427-5230 www.magnoliabrush.com [email protected] M Makita 14930 Northam St. CA 90638 La Mirada, The Malish Corporation 4260 Hamann Pkwy. 44094 OH Willoughby, Marbelite International Corp. 1500 Global Ct. FL 34240 Sarasota, Marion Brush Mfg. Co. 1685 7th Ave. IA 52302 Marion, M3 Technologies Inc. M3 Technologies 57 Lamberts Ln. 02025 MA Cohasset, LLC Machine Technologies 620 C.R. 4841 TX 76052 Haslet, Magnolia Brush Manufacturers Ltd. 1001 N. Cedar St. Box 932 P.O. TX 75426 Clarksville, Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. 1 81 ntally s Availa t. 04-2781 nme ral loo e ro ntent. Availabl vironmentally saf vironmentally p: 701-281-8989 f: 701-281-8995 701-281-8995 f: 701-281-8989 p: www.luraconcretescreed.com [email protected] p: 360-694-5347 f: 360-571-0848 www.lythic.net [email protected] p: 800-999-8485 f: 510-483-2366 www.intertool.com www.leitchco.com, [email protected] Leitch/Intertool manufactures and distributes and supplies (DS301 Polisher) tools innovative finishing and sealing profiling, for cutting, concrete floorsand countertops faster and smarter. p: 217-522-3112 f: 800-624-3147 217-522-3112 p: www.legacycolor.com 610-366-4600p: f: 610-366-4638 www.lehighwhitecement.com [email protected] p: 877-782-4632 f: 386-304-2781 www.simstain.com [email protected] safe environmentally a water-based Sim Stain is in content. Available green product with low VOC a natural look without it provides 24 colors, over acrylics. 800-633-6668 p: f: 301-776-2723 www.larsenproducts.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 59 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 27 See our ad on Page 70 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 23 See our ad on Page 71 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 26 Lythic Solutions Inc. Lythic Box 5028 P.O. 98668 WA Vancouver, Leitch & Co. / Intertool 1607 Abram Ct. CA 94577 San Leandro, Lura Enterprises N.E. Unit 1 1016 5th Ave., ND 58078 Fargo, West Legacy Decorative Concrete Systems 4050 Color Plant Rd. IL 62702 eld, Springﬁ Lehigh White Cement 7660 Imperial Way 18195 PA Allentown, Larsen Products Corp. 8264 Preston Ct. MD 20794 Jessup, L & M Industries LLC Industries L & M Bow Ln. 5949 Broken 32127 FL Port Orange, 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11

Multi-supplier distributor and fill service supply house specializing in: decorative concrete commercial & industrial products for residential, applications. p: 800-350-5353p: / 623-516-0051 623-582-0190f: www.ldenterprise.com [email protected] p: 877-786-5067 f: 734-955-9314 www.kutritemfg.com [email protected] p: 858-586-0864p: f: 858-586-0948 [email protected] p: 913-422-4848p: / 800-422-2448 f: 913-422-1018 / 800-985-7238 www.krafttool.com [email protected] p: 636-527-6771p: f: 636-527-6678 www.kmsalesonline.com [email protected] p: 562-236-1175 f: 562-944-2813 www.kemiko.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 71 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 24

L K 8325 Hedge Lane Ter. KS 66227 Shawnee, 86 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 86 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net L & D Enterprises Hwy. 22001 N. Black Canyon AZ 85027 Phoenix, Kut-Rite Kut-Rite 27456 Northline MI 48174 Romulus, Kretus Group Ste. A-1 9279 Cabot Dr., CA 92126 San Diego, Kraft Tool Co. Kraft Tool KM Sales Inc. Park Business 16137 Westwoods MO 63021 Ellisville, Kemiko Decorative & Industrial & Industrial Decorative Kemiko Coatings 13240 Barton Cir. CA 90605-3254 Whittier, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Marshalltown Company Metzger/McGuire 104 S. 8th Ave. P.O. Box 2217 Marshalltown, IA 50158 Concord, NH 03302 p: 800-888-0127 f: 800-477-6341 p: 603-224-6122 f: 603-224-6020 www.marshalltown.com www.metzgermcguire.com [email protected] [email protected] Modello Designs Metzger/McGuire manufactures concrete floor 3517 Main St., Ste. 301 Mastercraft joint fillers and surface repair materials for Chula Vista, CA 91911 777 South St. stained and polished concrete floors. Most p: 800-663-3860 f: 619-271-1472 Newburgh, NY 12550 products available in 48 standard “ColorFast” www.modellodesigns.com p: 845-565-8850 f: 845-565-9392 colors, and custom color matching is also [email protected] available. Let us help you provide truly matched www.mastercraftusa.com Our Modello® Masking Patterns make decorative fillers and repair materials for your next [email protected] concrete techniques easy! Use our patterns decorative project. for etching, staining, embossing, sandblasting, Matcrete Inc. stenciling, and inlaid effects. 1495 Hudson Ave. See our ad on Page 69 • Reader Service 30 Ontario, CA 91761 p: 800-777-7063 f: 909-635-0165 Multicolor Specialties Inc. www.matcrete.com Midwest Rake Company LLC 1532 S. 50th Ct. [email protected] P.O. Box 1674 Cicero, IL 60804 Warsaw, IN 46581-1674 p: 708-656-5586 f: 708.656.5055 Maxwell Systems Inc. p: 800-815-7253 f: 574-267-8508 www.multicolorpaint.com 1000 First Ave., Ste. 200 www.midwestake.com [email protected] King of Prussia, PA 19406 [email protected] p: 800-688-8226 f: 610-277-2081 A major toolmaker and supplier to the decorative Murray Decorative Concrete Supply www.maxwellsystems.com concrete and high-performance protective coating 8329 Monticello Rd., Ste. E [email protected] markets, and to be copied is the highest form of Shawnee, KS 66227 compliment. p: 913-422-4443 / 877-924-4443 See our ad on Page 11 • Reader Service 28 f: 913-422-8882 www.murraydecorative.com Mineral Life Int’l Inc. [email protected] 6732 S.W. 71 Ct. McKinnon Materials Inc. Miami, FL 33143 5612 56th Commerce Park Blvd. p: 305-661-9854 N Tampa, FL 33610 www.minerallife.com [email protected] p: 866-622-7031 f: 813-621-7031 National Surface Preparation Equipment www.McKinnonMaterials.com Manufacturers and distributor of Mineral Life 9250 Xylon Ave. N. [email protected] reactive Patina Solutions, Waterglass Densiﬁ ers, Minneapolis, MN 55445 Colloidal Silica Polishing Solutions, Lime and Largest in-stock selection of Epoxy Stone in the p: 763-535-8206 f: 763-535-8255 Silicate Paints, Waterglass Lacquer, and more NATION, McKrete Decorative Concrete Systems, www.nationalequipment.com since 1986. Durogloss Indutrial Epoxy Systems, Chormastain [email protected] environmentally friendly stains, 24-hour free Miracote by Crossﬁ eld Products technical support available, GUARANTEED Nawkaw Corporation training on ALL products. Corp. 370 Commerce Blvd. 3000 E. Harcourt St. Bogart, GA 30622 Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 Metabo p: 706-355-3217 f: 706-355-9199 1231 Wilson Dr. p: 310-886-9100 f: 310-886-9119 www.nawkaw.com West Chester, PA 19380 www.miracote.com [email protected] p: 800-638-2264 f: 800-638-2261 [email protected] www.metabousa.com Miracote - Manufacturer of concrete NewLook International Inc. [email protected] plywood renewal products. Repair mortars, 1525 S. Gladiola St., Ste. 8 underlayments, membranes, waterproofing Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Metal Forms Corp. systems, decorative overlayments, concrete p: 801-886-9495 f: 801-886-9497 3334 N. Booth St. stains and finishes, decorative flooring, MVT. www.getnewlook.com MIlwaukee, WI 53212 www.miracote.com 877-MIRACOTE [email protected] See our ad on Page 71 • Reader Service 29 p: 414-964-4550 f: 414-964-4503 Northwest Elite Crete www.metalforms.com MK Diamond Products 798 N.W. Dunbar Ave. [email protected] 1315 Storm Pkwy. Troutdale, OR 97060 Torrance, CA 90509 p: 541-550-0755 p: 800-421-5830 f: 310-539-5158 www.elitecrete.com www.mkdiamond.com [email protected] [email protected]

Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 87 p: 405-755-8454 f: 405-755-8450 405-755-8450 f: 405-755-8454 p: www.polymax-us.com [email protected] p: 800-983-6993 f: 702-252-3423 www.concreteoverlaypolymer.com [email protected] 615-331-9200p: f: 615-263-0181 www.permacrete.com 425-235-5152 f: 425-235-7580 p: www.plastiform.com [email protected] 12-inch sizes, and 6-, Plastic concrete forms: 4-, 12 feet and 16 feet long. Great for forming last for years and hundreds of times. they curves, p: 954-946-9454p: 954-946-9309 f: www.gardco.com [email protected] 732-380-7650p: f: 732-380-7679 www.pebble-flex.com [email protected] 215-799-7531p: f: 215-799-2518 www.pecora.com [email protected] 818-879-2171p: f: 818-879-9151 www.performancediamond.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 69 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 55 Performance Polymers Polymers Performance 6639 Schuster St. NV 89118 Las Vegas, Crete Perma 1101 Menzler Rd. TN 37210 Nashville, The Plastiform Company 14114 S.E. 162 Pl. 98058 WA Renton, / Milamar Coatings LLC Polymax 12005 N. Virginia Ave. OK 73120 Oklahoma City, Paul N. Gardner Company Inc. Company N. Gardner Paul First316 N.E. St. FL 33060 Beach, Pompano LLC Pebble-Flex Ste. 5 E., 38 Industrial Way NJ 07724 Eatontown, Corporation Pecora Rd. 165 Wambold 19438 PA Harleysville, Diamond Products Performance Ste. 233 5737 Icanan Rd., CA 91301 Agoura Hills, Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. p: 479-725-0033 f: 479-725-0031 www.adcsc.com [email protected] most you get the best, Sprayers With Patriot consistent results when applying our dyes and sealers with our CO2-driven pumps. Visit our for complete details! website p: 831-457-4566p: f: 831-426-2451 www.sparklegrain.com f: 612-378-9388 612-378-7270 p: www.padco.com/floortools [email protected] f: 918-893-6463 877-261-6002 p: www.pathfinderconcepts.com [email protected] p: 800-898-5581p: / 949-581-0270 949-581-0271f: www.pacificconcreteimages.com [email protected] p: 866-906-2006p: f: 405-526-2008 www.onedayfloors.com [email protected] Floors the latest advances combines One Day integrating in polyaspartics coatings technology, quartz or stained floors.enhancements of chips, or residential. industrial for commercial, Perfect See our ad on Page 9 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 02 P O Patriot Sprayer Sprayer Patriot 120 Commercial Ave. AR 72745 Lowell, Padco Inc. Padco 2220 Elm St. S.E. MN 55414 Minneapolis, Concepts PathFinder Ave. 2205 N. Yellowood OK 74008 Arrow, Broken Pacifi c Concrete Images Pacifi #B2 23015 Del Lago, CA 92653 Laguna Hills, Concrete Products c Palette Pacifi Box 5176 P.O. CA 95063 Santa Cruz, One Day Floors One Day 125 N.E. 40th St. OK 73106 Oklahoma City, 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 p: 770-277-8819p: f: 770-277-8809 www.nubiolausa.com [email protected] p: 866-977-3522p: f: 204-975-1603 www.nu-west.ca [email protected] p: 866-655-5329p: f: 604-288-7383 www.nu-west.ca [email protected] p: 800-667-3766p: f: 306-931-3480 www.nu-west.ca [email protected] p: 800-668-6643p: f: 306-721-0152 www.nu-west.ca [email protected] p: 877-448-7222 f: 780-448-7244 780-448-7244 f: 877-448-7222 p: www.nu-west.ca [email protected] p: 877-209-1218 f: 877-209-1218 403-201-1980p: www.nu-west.ca [email protected] p: 402-341-1976 / 800-669-2738 402-341-1976 p: 402-341-9752 f: www.nox-crete.com [email protected] 88 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 88 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Nubiola USA St. 6369 Peachtree GA 30071 Norcross, Nu-West Construction Products Inc. Nu-West - Winnipeg 750 Marion St. MB R2J 0K4 Canada Winnipeg, Nu-West Construction Products Inc. Nu-West - Vancouver Rd. 6260 Graybar Unit 190, BC V6W 1H6 Canada Vancouver, Nu-West Construction Products Inc. Nu-West - Saskatoon Ave. 403-2750 Faithfull Canada SK S7K 6M6 Saskatoon, Nu-West Construction Products Inc. Nu-West - Regina 250 Hodsman Rd. SK S4N 5X4 Canada Regina, Nu-West Construction Inc. Products Nu-West - Edmonton 16860 - 114 Ave. AB T5M 3S2 Canada Edmonton, Nu-West Construction Inc. Products Nu-West - Calgary S.E. A140 - 4550 25th St. AB T2B 3P1 Canada Calgary, Nox-Crete Products Group Group Products Nox-Crete S. 20th St. 1444 68108 NE Omaha, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Polytek Development Corp. Puma Polymers Rhino Home Pro 55 Hilton St. 2003 Curtain Pole Rd. 9151 Rehco Rd. Easton, PA 18042 Chattanooga, TN 37406 San Diego, CA 92121 p: 800-858-5990 f: 610-559-8626 p: 423-697-0499 f: 423-697-0489 p: 800-422-2603 f: 858-450-5078 www.polytek.com www.pumapolymers.com www.rhinohomepro.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Leading manufacturer of liquid polyurethane and See our ad on Page 51 • Reader Service 35 silicone rubbers for casting, forming & texturing Pure Texture decorative concrete. 3123-K Cedar Park Rd. Richard’s Paint Mfg. Co. Greensboro, NC 27405 200 Paint St. Premier Garage Specialties p: 336-698-9800 f: 336-698-9900 Rockledge, FL 32955 24015 N. 15th Ln. www.puretexture.com p: 321-636-6200 f: 321-633-0866 Phoenix, AZ 85027 [email protected] www.richardspaint.com p: 480-483-3030 f: 480-483-7895 [email protected] www.premiergarage.com info@premiergarage Q

Preval Quaker Plastics 1300 North St. 250 Rte. 61 S. Coal City, IL 60416 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 Riviera Brush Co. p: 815-634-5890 f: 815-634-5861 p: 570-385-4733 4197 Lakeside Dr. www.preval.com www.quakerplastic.com Richmond, CA 94806 [email protected] [email protected] p: 877-262-1570 / 510-262-1570 From concrete coping forms and stairs for f: 510-222-4725 Proline Concrete Tools swimming pools to control joints and drains for www.rivierabrush.com 2560 Jason Ct. concrete, Quaker manufactures custom extruded, [email protected] Oceanside, CA 92056 thermoformed and pressure-formed plastics. Orange-Crete® brush line: distinct construction, p: 800-795-4750 f: 760-758-2561 fiber selection and uncompromised performance www.prolinestamps.com make it the brush of choice by concrete [email protected] professionals for acid staining, faux finish and topical stains. Propex Concrete Solutions 6025 Lee Hwy., Ste. 425 Chattanooga, TN 37421 p: 423-892-8080 f: 423-892-0157 Quest Building Products www.fibermesh.com 1129 North Patt St. [email protected] Anaheim, CA 92801 Roadware 381 Bridgepoint Way PROSOCO p: 714-738-6640 f: 714-738-6950 South St. Paul, MN 55075 www.questbuilding.com 3741 Greenway Cir. [email protected] p: 651-457-6122 f: 651-457-1420 Lawrence, KS 66046 www.concretemender.com p: 800-255-4255 f: 800-877-2700 Quikspray Inc. [email protected] www.prosoco.com P.O. Box 327 Roadware concrete repair products for www.consolideck.com Port Clinton, OH 43452 decorative concrete. Match nearly any color with [email protected] MatchCrete™ Clear crack, spall, or joint repair. p: 419-732-2611 f: 419-734-2628 See our ad on Page 68 • Reader Service 33 www.quikspray.com Rock & Water Creations [email protected] ProSpec 815 Fifth St. 8201 Arrowridge Blvd. Fillmore, CA 93015 Charlotte, NC 28273 R p: 805-524-5600 f: 805-524-7339 p: 800-334-0784 f: 704-529-5261 www.rock-n-water.com www.prospec.com Reimann & Georger Corp. [email protected] 1849 Harlem Rd. Pullman Ermator LLC Buffalo, NY 14212 Ruwac 10702 N. 46th St. 54 Winter St. Tampa, FL 33617 p: 800-742-8665 f: 716-895-1547 Holyoke, MA 01040 www.rgcproducts.com p: 800-232-2635 f: 813-971-6090 [email protected] p: 413-532-4030 f: 413.532.4039 www.pullman-ermator.com www.concretevacuums.com [email protected] [email protected]

Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 89 tious its nic, SkimS with its s. S orga emen friendly endless e ces. SkimSto n e endless. an organic, e cementitious . We also manufacture the screeds with . We ™ Vytafl ex mold rubber with exclusive V-Polymer ex mold rubber with exclusive V-Polymer Vytafl gives you the advantage for casting concrete. production-tough molds render color- Easy to use, accurate castings everytime. p: 717-665-2139 f: 717-665-1774 www.slipindustries.com [email protected] Slip Industries is your best source for custom what make nishing. We tools for concrete fi the Torpedo make you need to your specs. We Groover 800-466-8781p: f:717-232-5199 www.smithpaints.com [email protected] 610-252-5800p: f: 610-252-6200 www.smooth-on.com [email protected] p: 206-789-1000f: 206-789-1001 www.skimstone.com [email protected] system SkimStone decorative concrete and with its concrete floors, applies over color options are endless. 19 ColorPaks, cementitious And now introducing Milestone bringing an organic, vertical overlayment, effect to surfaces. SkimStone plaster Venetian friendly and Milestone - Environmentally solutions. the welded endcaps. Check out our website to endcaps. Check out our website the welded other tools. www.slipindustries.com see our many See our ad on Page 68 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 39 Slip Industries Inc. Stiegel St. 115 W. 17545 PA Manheim, Products Smith Paint St. 2200 Paxton 17111 PA Harrisburg, Smooth-On Inc. 2000 Saint John St. 18042 PA Easton, SkimStone, a division of Rudd a division SkimStone, Inc. Company 50th St. 1141 N.W. 98107 WA Seattle, Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. p: 909-625-0056p: f: 909-625-0082 www.silpak.cm [email protected] Epoxy, Resins, Latex Rubbers, Urethane, Silicone, Releases, Hemp, Plasters, Tooling, Wax, Clays, - One-stop shopping for rubberFoams & plastic materials 480-726-9891p: f: 480-726-9891 www.saltrollers.com [email protected] A fourth-generation, family-owned, premier U.S. A fourth-generation, family-owned, the most stable manufacturer of Cobalt Blue, and other dry powder colorsof all blues, for grout and stucco. concrete, p: 800-524-5979 www.sherwin-williams.com [email protected] p: +971-2-446-3455p: f: +971-2-446-3422 www.shaddangroup.com [email protected] f: 513-874-0714 513-874-5061p: www.shepherdcolor.com [email protected] Simple Solutions - Salt Roller Inc. 540 S. Meadows Dr. AZ 85224 Chandler, Sherwin-Williams N.W. 101 Prospect Ave. OH 44115 Cleveland, Inc. SilPak 470 E. Bonita Ave. CA 91767 Pomona, Shepherd Color 4539 Dues Dr. OH 45246 Cincinnati, Shaddan Group Group Shaddan - UAE Abu Dhabi Al Ain - UAE United Arab Emirates 29075 Abu Dhabi, and ™ 20-606 0-92 34 7 134 770-920-6060 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11

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Super-Cure. p: 813-852-1500p: f: 813-792-1610 www.sealnlock.com [email protected] The original Seal Pro; manufacturer of cutting- cures and additives edge technology in coatings, for the concrete and masonry surface and subsurface. Producer of the famous SP600 p: 888-773-1914 f: 541-773-1914 888-773-1914p: f: 541-773-1914 [email protected] p: 770-920-6000 f: 770-920-6060 770-920-6060 f: 770-920-6000 p: www.scofield.com [email protected] p: 800-522-2606p: f: 877-762-0748 www.sasecompany.com [email protected] p: 866-725-7383 www.sakrete.com [email protected] p: 866-723-3883p: f:909-514-1893 www.safetysteptd.com [email protected] p: 630-627-7075 f: 630-627-7910 630-627-7075 p: www.rynotools.com [email protected]

See our ad on Inside Front Cover • Reader Service Cover 37 See our ad on Inside Front S .O. Box 340854 .O. 90 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 90 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Tampa, FL 33694 Tampa, Seal’n Lock System Corp. P Seal Pro Inc. 1503 Sage Rd. OR 97501 Medford, 4155 Scofi L.M. Scofi GA 30134 Douglasville, SASE Company Inc. SASE Company S. 26423 79th Ave. 98032 WA Kent, Sakrete 8201 Arrowridge Blvd. NC 28273 Charlotte, Safety StepTD Inc. Pl. 1725 Howard CA 92373 Redlands, Ryno Tools Supply Co. Supply Tools Ryno St. Lake 21W301 IL 60101 Addison, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Solomon Colors Stone Technologies Corp. 4050 Color Plant Rd. P.O. Box 2161 Springfi eld, IL 62702 Cleveland, TN 37320 p: 217-522-3112 f: 217-522-3145 SpeedCove Inc. / Solid Rock p: 423-503-4490 f: 425-732-0920 www.solomoncolors.com Enterprises www.stonetechnologiesinc.com See our ad on Page 43 • Reader Service 40 5781 Pleasant Valley Rd. [email protected] El Dorado, CA 95623 Something Better Co. p: 530-344-9000 f: 530-626-4467 Subaru Robin America 3230 E. Greenway Ln. www.speedcove.com 905 Telser Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 [email protected] Lake Zurich, IL 60047 p: 800-324-1719 f: 602-923-7169 Original creators and manufacturers of p: 847-540-7300 f: 847-438-5012 www.betterpaths.com SpeedCove products for epoxy and decorative www.subarupower.com [email protected] flooring. [email protected] SBC is a worldwide trainer in upscale decorative SpiderLath concrete products and systems. Training offered via hands-on, online, books and DVDs. Concrete 130 Welsco Rd. Wall Panels, CabinetCrete, and Countertop Smackover, AR 71762 products/systems available for purchase/ p: 870-725-3902 f: 870-725-3563 training. Owner Bryan Gauthier teaches SBC/ www.spiderlath.com Other systems to achieve a realistic look for rock, [email protected] marble, granite, and amethyst. Super Stone Inc. SRI Concrete Products 1251 Burlington St. 2515 Commerce Dr. Opa-Locka, FL 33054 P.O. Box 150 p: 305-681-3561 f: 305-681-5106681-51061-51006 Rock Hill, SC 29731 www.superstone.com p: 803-327-6880 f: 803-327-3872 [email protected] SP Systems LLC www.sriconcrete.com Manufacturer of decorative concretencretec etee P.O. Box 7098 [email protected] Santa Monica, CA 90406 systems. Super Stone products are usedus worldwide. p: 800-457-3440 / 310-449-1492 See our ad on Back Cover • Reader Service 44 f: 310-449-6912 www.spsystemsllc.com Super-Krete [email protected] 1290 N. Johnson Ave., #101 SP Systems manufactures sprayers designed El Cajon, CA 92020

to serve the professional chemical application p: 800-995-1716 f: 619-401-8288 market in lawn and garden, turf, pest control, The Stamp Store Inc. 121 N.E. 40th St. www.super-krete.com agricultural, industrial and construction [email protected] markets. Our line includes backpack sprayers, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 compression sprayers, spot sprayers, ATV and p: 888-848-0059 f: 405-525-3367 Super-Tek Products Inc. www.thestampstore.com trailer-mounted systems. We also offer steel- 25-44 Borough Pl. welded hose reels for air, high pressure and [email protected] Woodside, NY 11377 water. The Stamp Store is the one stop for quality See our ad on Page 21 • Reader Service 42 decorative concrete products. Specializing in p: 718-278-7900 f: 718-204-6013 training and technical support. We ship anywhere. www.super-tek.com Spec-West Concrete Systems See our ad on Pages 72 & 73• Reader Service 43 [email protected] 10054 Mills Station Rd. Sacramento, CA 95827 The L.S. Starrett Company Superabrasive Inc. 9411 Jackson Trail Rd. p: 916-361-1300 f: 916-361-1381 5965 Core Rd., Ste. 618 www.spec-west.com North Charleston, SC 29406 Hoschton, GA 30548 [email protected] p: 843-746-3578 f: 843-747-7913 p: 800-987-8403 f: 678-714-6858 www.starrett.com www.superabrasive.com Specialized Safety Products [email protected] 4321 N. Knox Ave. Stegmeier LLC Chicago, IL 60641 1111 W. Harris Rd. p: 773-777-7100 f: 773-777-0909 Arlington, TX 76001 www.specializedsafetyproducts.com p: 800-382-5430 f: 800-356-3602 [email protected] www.stegmeier.com [email protected] Sure Crete Design Products Specialty Concrete Products Inc. 15246 Citrus Country Dr. 1327 Lake Dogwood Dr. Stone Construction Equipment Inc. Dade City, FL 35523-60033 West Columbia, SC 29170 8662 Main St. p: 800-544-8488 f: 813-715-65643-715-6564715-66564 p: 800-533-4702 f: 803-955-0011 Honeoye, NY 14471 www.surecretedesign.com www.scpusa.com p: 800-888-9926 f: 585-229-2363 [email protected] [email protected] www.stone-equip.com [email protected]

Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 91 p: 800-342-5976 f: 847-214-2154 www.wrmeadows.com [email protected] p: 888-485-7300 f: 602-484-7313 www.veroncoatings.com [email protected] p: 215-332-7709 f: 215-332-9997 www.vexcon.com [email protected] 800-446-1805p: f: 800-422-5336 www.virginiaabrasives.com [email protected] p: 877-817-6687 f: 860-817-6687www.ussaws.com [email protected] 760-828-2313p: www.vaporguardcoating.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 15 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 47 W V W.R. Meadows Inc. W.R. 300 Industrial Dr. Box 338 P.O. IL 60140 Hampshire, Vexcon Chemicals Vexcon 7240 State Rd. 19135 PA Philadelphia, Virginia Abrasives Corp. 2851 Service Rd. 23805 VA Petersburg, US Saws US Saws St. 11 High 06078 CT eld, Suffi Coating LLC Guard Vapor 24153 Sargeant Rd. CA 92065 San Diego, Coating Systems Inc. Veron 1458 N. 26th Ave. AZ 85009 Phoenix, Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. p: 570-344-1202p: f: 570-969-7634 www.ugl.com [email protected] 909-357-7200p: f: 909-357-7215 www.urethanepolymers.com [email protected] p: 877-485-8721p: f: 480-460-6671 www.ultracrete.com [email protected] p: 909-349-2016p: f: 909-823-6309 www.tufflexpolymers.com [email protected] 888-368-9494p: f: 801-734-6959 www.tuscanstoneworx.com www.envisionconcretecountertops.com [email protected] p: 925-583-0800p: f: 925-583-0880 www.tricoat.com [email protected] 314-534-5005 p: f: 314-531-1723 www.trimaco.com [email protected] f: 323-261-5567323-261-7301 p: www.concrete-stains.com [email protected] U Urethane Polymers InternationalUrethane Polymers Ave. 10880 Poplar CA 92337 Fontana, Ultra Concrete Coatings LLC Box 93487 P.O. AZ 85070 Phoenix, United Gilsonite Laboratories 1396 Jefferson Ave. Box 70 P.O. 18501-0070 PA Scranton, Tuffl ex Polymers LLC ex Polymers Tuffl Ave. 10880 Poplar CA 92337 Fontana, Stoneworx Tuscan C-4 165 N. 1330 W., UT 84057 Orem, Trimaco LLC Trimaco Ste. 200 Centre Blvd., 2300 Gateway NC 27560-9699 Morrisville, Chemicals Triple-S c Ave. 3464 Union Pacifi CA 90023 Los Angeles, Triangle Coatings Inc. Coatings Triangle Dr. Bennett 4763 CA 94551 Livermore,

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p: 760-828-2313 www.titancrete.com [email protected] p: 800-526-5362p: f: 800-528-4826 www.titantool.com [email protected] p: 916-235-9088p: f: 916-791-8894 www.sustainablepavingsystems.com [email protected] p: 888-654-7866p: f: 888-354-2097 www.surfacingtechnology.com [email protected] Manufacturers of concrete sealers, stains, stains, Manufacturers of concrete sealers, liquid waxes, cleaners, strippers, coatings, dyes, solvent based acrylic color packs release agents, and more. p: 615-773-1616 f: 615-773-1457 f: 615-773-1457 615-773-1616 p: www.surfkoat.com [email protected] Environmentally responsible, LEED-compliant LEED-compliant responsible, Environmentally gelled etching products for surface preparation, increasing slip resistance, remediation, profiling, efflorescence, mildew, mold, of rust, removal dirt and grime. oil, grease, p: 480-970-4580 f: 480-421-6322 480-421-6322 f: 480-970-4580 p: www.surfacegeltek.com [email protected] p: 800-475-1975 www.surface519.com [email protected]

See our ad on Page 68 • Reader ServiceSee our ad on Page 45 T 92 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 92 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Titancrete LLC 24153 Sargeant Rd. CA 92065 San Diego, Titan Tool Titan Tool Ln. 1770 Fernbrook MN 55447 Plymouth, Sustainable Paving Systems LLC Sustainable Paving #108 Rd., 8789 Auburn Folsom CA 95746 Granite Bay, Surfacing Technology Surfacing Technology 14455 Boston St CO 80602 Brighton, Surface Koatings Inc. Surface Koatings 12049A Lebanon Rd. TN 37122 Mount Juliet, Surface Gel Tek Surface Gel Tek #15 2nd Ave., 663 W. AZ 85210 Mesa, Surface 519 Surface 519 Ave. York 250 New 50313 IA Des Moines, COMPANY INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE COMPANY INDEX Wacker Neuson N92 W15000 Anthony Ave. Z Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 p: 800-770-0957 www.wackerneuson.com WTS Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. [email protected] 4983 B.U. Bowman Dr. Buford, GA 30518 Wagman Metal Products Inc. p: 770-945-2116 f: 770-945-2286 400 S. Albemarle St. www.wtsdecorativeconcrete.com Z-Counterform York, PA 17403 [email protected] 790 Northern Blvd., Ste. B p: 717-854-2120 f: 717-854-4540 Southeastern distributor of decorative concrete Clarks Summit, PA 18411 www.wagmanmetal.com products, including stains, high-performance p: 570-587-3799 f: 570-586-7411 [email protected] coatings, countertop products, overlays, integral www.zcounterform.com colors and more. Manufacturing and local training [email protected] Wagner Electronics available! 326 Pine Grove Rd. Award-winning forming system for cast-in-place Rogue River, OR 97537 countertops. Five custom edge profiles to choose from. Simply snap off to reveal a beautiful edge. p: 541-582-0541 f: 541-582-4138 See our ad on Page 71 • Reader Service 51 www.rapidrh.com [email protected] See our ad on Page 67 • Reader Service 48

Wells Cargo 1503 McNaughton Ave. Elkhart, IN 46515 p: 574-264-9661 f: 574-264-5938 www.wellscargo.com [email protected]

WerkMaster 1448 Charlotte Rd. North Vancouver, BC V7K 2P6 Canada p: 866-373-9375 f: 604-990-9538 www.werkmaster.com [email protected] WerkMaster is the industry leader in concrete, stone and terrazzo floor preparation and refinishing technology. WerkMaster’s Ultra Floor Systems combine WerkMaster’s advanced PATENTED Octi-disc Technology with our Ultra Flex Plug n Go System and our industry-leading ULTRA floor finishing solutions. See our ad on Page 80 • Reader Service 53

Westcoat 770 Gateway Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92102 p: 800-250-4519 f: 619-262-8606 www.westcoat.com [email protected] With over 25 years of industry experience, Westcoat offers innovative and durable surface solutions for the discriminating architect, contractor, specifier or property owner. See our ad on Page 26 • Reader Service 50

Green leaf indicates supplier or producer of green products. May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 93 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S ed idwest Rake Company LLC idwest Rake Company LLC idwest Rake Company LLC ecorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete ecorative lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. Store Stamp he E Padco Inc. Inc. The Store Stamp Padco Inc. Inc. The Store Stamp The Stamp Store Inc. The Store Stamp Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Concretech Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative T All in Concrete LLC S ConsultingBall Ltd. Earth Concrete Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative M Inc. Abatron Earth Concrete Concretech D The Stamp Store Inc. The Store Stamp Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative M Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Padco Inc. Inc. The Store Stamp Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative M Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Westcoat The Stamp Store Inc. The Store Stamp Super Stone Inc. Westcoat B Bonding Adhesives/Primers — Polymer-modiﬁ Applicators — Squeegees/ Blades cial Rock (see Rock- Artiﬁ Making Materials or Overlays) Vertical Bonding Adhesives/Primers — Epoxy Bonding Adhesives/Primers — Latex Applicators — Roller Frames Applicators Trays — Roller Applicators — Smoothers/ Spreaders Applicators — Sponges (natural) S S S S S S S S S S S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier

® S ncretech ncretech idwest Rake Company LLC idwest Rake Company LLC uper Stone Inc. lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S Padco Inc. WerkMaster Midwest Rake Company LLC T TheMalish Corporation Midwest Rake Company LLC T MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Kraft Tool Co. T Padco Inc. MT of Supply Concrete Decorative M Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative M Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Solutions Inc. S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Ambient Glow Technology Technology Glow Ambient FRP Equipment.com Inc. Alpha Professional Tools Specialties Countertop Concrete Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Group Kretus ProductsQuest Building Concrete Earth Concrete Mosaics Inc. Co Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative E Proline Concrete Tools Proline Concrete Tools The Stamp Store Inc. S S Applicators — Ribbed Rollers Applicators — Roller Covers (nonshedding) Apparel (see Clothing) Applicators — Brushes Applicators — Gauge Rakes Applicators — Mops Applicators — Pads Aggregates (see also (see Aggregates — Additives) Color Stone Photoluminescent Air Compressors — Portable Angle Grinders (see also Grinders) also Antiquing Agents (see Color or Sealers) S S S S S S S S S S S -A-Flex Inc. ncrete Earth Earth ncrete ncrete Earth Earth ncrete ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete rown Polymers LLC he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S Delta Performance Products Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative T Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Ambient Glow Technology Delta Performance Products Dur Specialties Countertop Concrete The Stamp Store Inc. S Co Co Specialties Countertop Concrete Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Crown Polymers LLC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative C Ball Consulting Ltd. Specialties Countertop Concrete Ball Consulting Ltd. Specialties Countertop Concrete Delta Performance Products Ball Consulting Ltd. Earth Concrete Co Elite Crete Systems Better Co. Something T Earth Concrete The Stamp Store Inc. S Super Stone Inc. Vexcon Chemicals Aggregates (see also Color Additives) — Marble Chip Aggregates (see also Color Additives) — Photoluminescent Sand Aggregates (see also Color Additives) — Colored Glass Aggregates (see also Color Additives) — Colored Sand Aggregates (see also Color Additives) — Colored Stone Admixtures — Water- reducing Admixtures — Retarding Admixtures — Super- plasticizers Admixtures - Integral Color Color - Integral Admixtures Pigment) (see — Polymer Admixtures S S S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 S

shstone oncrete Earth uper Stone Inc. lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Solutions Inc. S MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Something Better Co. S T C CHENG Concrete Specialties Countertop Concrete Concrete Earth The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Earth The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Earth All in Concrete LLC S Crown Polymers LLC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Dur-A-Flex Inc. Elite Crete Systems M3 Technologies Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. S S E Abatron Inc. Inc. Abatron Crown Polymers LLC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Earth M3 Technologies Inc. Ball Consulting Ltd. Concrete Earth Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative enCounter Fi

The Stamp Store Inc. S Super Stone Inc. A 94 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 94 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Admixtures — Countertops Admixtures — Air- entraining Admixtures — Accelerator, Admixtures — Accelerator, Nonchloride Admixtures — Accelerator, Admixtures — Accelerator, Chloride Adhesives — Polymer Adhesives — Epoxy Adhesives — General Acrylic Additives Accounting - Estimating Accounting (see Computer Software Software) PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Cleaning Equipment — Cleaning Solutions — Coatings (see also Sealers) Elite Crete Systems Microabrasive Mold/Mildew Removers — Acrylic Concrete Paint The Stamp Store Inc. SM3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Earth Super Stone Inc. M3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Jungle S Westcoat Cleaning Equipment — Scrubbers Surface Gel Tek Concrete Solutions Inc. S Brooms/Brushes — Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Aztec Products Inc. Cleaning Solutions — Oil/ Concrete Texturing Stain Removers Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S M3 Technologies Inc. Elite Crete Systems Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S All in Concrete LLC SMulticolor Specialties Inc. Kraft Tool Co.® Cleaning Equipment — Steam Concrete Earth Westcoat The Malish Corporation Concrete Mosaics Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. SM3 Technologies Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Coatings (see also Sealers) — Antigraffi ti Business Opportunities Cleaning Equipment — Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S (see also Franchises) Vacuums (see Vacuums) Surface Gel Tek Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Vexcon Chemicals FLEXMAR Coatings BOLDStone Cleaning Solutions — WerkMaster Elite Crete Systems Coatings (see also Sealers) Algaecides/Fungicides Engrave-A-Crete Cleaning Solutions — Rust, — Colored Quartz Surface Gel Tek Green Umbrella Remediation Abatron Inc. Cleaning Solutions — Abatron Inc. Arizona Polymer Flooring C Cleaners/Degreasers Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle S Abatron Inc. Surface Gel Tek Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Caulking — Flexible All in Concrete LLC SCleaning Solutions — Crown Polymers LLC Ameripolish SureLock Dye Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Scrubbers Clemons Concrete Coatings Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Westcoat M3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Earth Dur-A-Flex Inc. Caulking — Tintable Concrete Mosaics Inc. Cleaning Solutions — Miracote by Crossfield Products Corp. Concrete Resurrection SSurface Prep Metzger/McGuire The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S All in Concrete LLC S Caulking — Waterproofi ng Westcoat Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Earth Westcoat Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Mosaics Inc. Coatings (see also Sealers) Diamond Tec — Epoxy Cement — Grey Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Franmar Chemical Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Abatron Inc. Ball Consulting Ltd. Lythic Solutions Inc. Eco Safety Products All in Concrete LLC S Cement — Pozzolans M3 Technologies Inc. Kut-Rite Arizona Polymer Flooring The Stamp Store Inc. SM3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Countertop Specialties S Ball Consulting Ltd. Surface Gel Tek Surface Gel Tek Concrete Earth Delta Performance Products WerkMaster Concrete Jungle S Fishstone S Clothing — Gloves WTS Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Cement — Specialty Cleaning Solutions — Midwest Rake Company LLC Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Ball Consulting Ltd. Concrete Dissolvers Clothing — Gloves Crown Polymers LLC Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Earth All in Concrete LLC S(disposable) Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Delta Performance Products Concrete Earth Concrete Countertop Specialties S Dur-A-Flex Inc. Lehigh White Cement Concrete Mosaics Inc. Clothing — Promotional Elite Crete Systems Something Better Co. SDiamond Tec Hats/Shirts Kretus Group S Westcoat The Stamp Store Inc. S L & D Enterprises S WerkMaster The Stamp Store Inc. S Cement — White Miracote by Crossfield Products Ball Consulting Ltd. Cleaning Solutions — Clothing — Shoes/Rubber Corp. Delta Performance Products Effl orescence Removers Boots Quest Building Products S The Stamp Store Inc. S Lehigh White Cement Abatron Inc. Concrete Countertop Specialties S Super Stone Inc. All in Concrete LLC SDecorative Concrete Supply of MT S Chisels Vexcon Chemicals Concrete Earth Midwest Rake Company LLC The Stamp Store Inc. S Westcoat Concrete Mosaics Inc. Coatings (see also Sealers) Cleaning Equipment — Franmar Chemical — 100% Solids Polyester Abrasive M3 Technologies Inc. UV Surface Gel Tek M3 Technologies Inc. Surface 519 Virginia Abrasives Corp.

Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 95 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Designs Designs wkaw Corporationwkaw ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete atings atings shstone oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S urface 519 lite Crete Systems olytek Development Corp. he Stamp Store Inc. Store Stamp he he Stamp Store Inc. Store Stamp he Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative enCounter P Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Source Contractor The Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Delta Performance Products Fi Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Modello E WerkMaster Westcoat Better Co. Something Colledi Designs Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Jungle C C Inc. Specialties Multicolor Na Inc. The Store Stamp S CHENG Concrete Concrete Jungle C Colledi Designs Concrete Jungle Co Fishstone Better Co. Something Ambient Glow Technology CHENG Concrete Specialties Countertop Concrete Better Co. Something Coatings Concrete Clemons Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle Westcoat Something Better Co. Something FLEXMAR Coatings Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Co T T Concrete Countertops — Embossing Liners Concrete Countertops — Designs Concrete Countertops (textured) — Edge Forms Concrete CountertopsConcrete — Aggregate Concrete Countertops — Coatings S S S S S S S S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier S S ounter ounter ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete oncrete Earth oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S Westcoat Westcoat C Concrete Jungle Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Delta Performance Products enC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Delta Performance Products Concrete Jungle Co ConsultingBall Ltd. CHENG Concrete Specialties Countertop Concrete C Surface 519 Inc. Solutions Concrete MT of Supply Concrete Decorative ConsultingBall Ltd. CHENG Concrete Specialties Countertop Concrete Something Better Co. S T Elite Crete Systems Super Stone Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Crown Polymers LLC Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative E The Stamp Store Inc. S Stone Construction Inc. Equipment Stone Construction Inc. Equipment Nawkaw CorporationNawkaw Computer Software — Computer Software Design Programs — Computer Software Estimating Concrete Coloring (see Pigments) Concrete Countertops — Additives Concrete Countertops — Admixtures Color Restoration Coatings Coatings Color Restoration (see also Epoxy) — General Communication Equipment/ Services Compaction Equipment — Plate Type Compaction Equipment — Ram Type — Computer Software Business Management S S S S S S S S S S S

® e Contractor Source Contractor e ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S uper Stone Inc. lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Proline Concrete Tools Proline Concrete Tools The Stamp Store Inc. S S Concrete Earth Earth Concrete Concrete Mosaics Inc. Inc. Solutions Concrete Concretech D Super Stone Inc. Butterfield Inc. Color Earth Concrete Concrete Mosaics Inc. Inc. Solutions Concrete C Concretech Th Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative C Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Butterfield Inc. Color Earth Concrete Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concretech D MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Surface 519 Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Butterfield Inc. Color Miracote by Crossfield by ProductsMiracote Corp. Multicolor Specialties Inc. Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Products Proline Concrete Tools L.M. Scofield Company T Kraft Tool Co. Shepherd Color Color Release Agents — Liquid (see also Liquid Release) Color Release Agents — Dry Color Hardeners/Dry Shake Colors Color Additives — Color Additives (see ective Granules Reﬂ also Pigment or Antiquing Agents) Color Dispensers/Blenders — Ready-mix S S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 S S S S S S S S st Building Products Building st st Building Products Building st stcoat etus Group etus oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S rown Polymers LLC lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems co Safety Products he Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Kretus Group Kretus CorporationNawkaw Que BOLDStone Concrete Earth Jungle Concrete Concretech Concretech E C All in Concrete LLC S Jungle Concrete Concrete Jungle Concrete T E L & D Enterprises S One Day Floors Que Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative All in Concrete LLC S Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Earth Jungle Concrete Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Solutions Inc. S C Dur-A-Flex Inc. Elite Crete Systems FLEXMAR Coatings Kr Ambient Glow Technology Technology Glow Ambient Jungle Concrete Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Crown Polymers LLC CorporationNawkaw Concrete Jungle Concrete E We FLEXMAR Coatings 96 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 96 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Coatings (see also Sealers) — Special Effects Coatings (see also Sealers) — Rubberized/Nonskid Coatings (see also Sealers) ective Granules — Reﬂ Coatings (see also Sealers) — Polyaspartics Coatings (see also Sealers)Coatings (see also — Photoluminescent Coatings (see also Sealers)Coatings (see also — Mineral (inorganic) Coatings (see also Sealers) (see Coatings (see also Metal — Liquid Metallic Powder) PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Concrete Countertops Concrete Countertops Polytek Development Corp. Z-Counterform — Fabrication — Reinforcement The Stamp Store Inc. SConcrete Curbing Sure Crete Design Products Concrete Jungle SBall Consulting Ltd. — Colorants (see also Leitch & Co. / Intertool SCHENG Concrete Concrete Countertops Pigment or Stains) Concrete Jungle S— Stains Concrete Countertops Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S — Forms Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S CHENG Concrete Elite Crete Systems Delta Performance Products Concrete Jungle S Butterfield Color Inc. Concrete Curbing — Forms enCounter Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S CHENG Concrete Fishstone SDecorative Concrete Supply of MT S Metal Forms Corp. Concrete Jungle S The Stamp Store Inc. SEco Safety Products Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Curbing — Elite Crete Systems enCounter Concrete Countertops Stamps/Textures — Resurfacing enCounter Kretus Group S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S FLEXMAR Coatings Polytek Development Corp. BOLDStone Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Concrete Finishing Aids Quest Building Products Concrete Jungle S SCoatings Something Better Co. SConcrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Earth Kretus Group S The Stamp Store Inc. SDecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S The Stamp Store Inc. S Quest Building Products S Sure Crete Design Products Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Something Better Co. SConcrete Mixers (see Z-Counterform Dependable Floor Products Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. SMixers, Concrete) Elite Crete Systems Concrete Countertops Super Stone Inc. enCounter — Instructional Products Z-Counterform Concrete Mixes — Bag M3 Technologies Inc. (Books & DVD) Concrete Earth Something Better Co. SConcrete Countertops Concrete Jungle S CHENG Concrete WerkMaster — Tables, Fabricating The Concrete Countertop Institute Concrete Solutions Inc. S Westcoat Concrete Countertop Specialties S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Delta Performance Products Concrete Countertops — Concrete Countertops Concretech Something Better Co. SSealers (see also Sealers) — Tables, Vibrating Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S The Stamp Store Inc. SCHENG Concrete Armcon Molds USA Elite Crete Systems Concrete Countertops Concrete Countertop Specialties S Concrete Jungle SConcrete Countertops Something Better Co. S — Mechanical Finishing — Training Sure Crete Design Products Trowels Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Crown Polymers LLC Ball Consulting Ltd. Concrete Mixes — Bag Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S CHENG Concrete (countertops) Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Jungle S Concrete Countertops Ball Consulting Ltd. Delta Performance Products Concrete Solutions Inc. S — Mixtures Concrete Jungle S Eco Safety Products Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Butterfield Color Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Elite Crete Systems Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S CHENG Concrete Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S enCounter Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Earth Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Fishstone SElite Crete Systems Concrete Jungle S Delta Performance Products FLEXMAR Coatings enCounter The Contractor Source S Elite Crete Systems Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Coatings Coatings enCounter Delta Performance Products Miracote by Crossfield Products Something Better Co. SFishstone S Elite Crete Systems Corp. The Stamp Store Inc. SSomething Better Co. S enCounter Something Better Co. SSure Crete Design Products The Stamp Store Inc. S Something Better Co. SThe Stamp Store Inc. S Sure Crete Design Products Concrete Countertops The Stamp Store Inc. SSuper Stone Inc. Surface 519 WTS Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S — Transport Carts Sure Crete Design Products Concrete Mixes — Concrete Countertop Specialties Concrete Countertops WerkMaster S Lightweight Westcoat — Multiple Color Systems Concrete Countertops Ball Consulting Ltd. CHENG Concrete Concrete Countertops — Waxes Concrete Jungle S Concrete Jungle S— Sink Molds CHENG Concrete Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S CHENG Concrete Concrete Countertop Specialties S Something Better Co. S Delta Performance Products Colledi Designs Concrete Jungle SSure Crete Design Products enCounter Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Jungle S Concrete Mixes — Self- Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S enCounter consolidating Something Better Co. SDecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Kemiko Decorative & Industrial The Stamp Store Inc. SDecorative Concrete Supply of MT S Coatings Concrete Jungle S enCounter M3 Technologies Inc. Fishstone SSkimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc.

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Scofield Company T Surface 519 Vexcon Chemicals WerkMaster E D Engraving — Engraving (see also Photoengraving Sandblasting) Drains — Trenches, Grates Grates Drains — Trenches, Drainage) (see also Water Drills — Core/Tile Dry-shake (see Color Hardeners) Dust Containment/Control (see also Vacuums) (see Stains — Dyes) Dyes Education/Training Services Training (see Videos) Engraving Curing Compounds Compounds Curing Densifi S S S S S S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier S rp. rp. ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S rown Polymers LLC omething Better Co. S urface 519 uper Stone Inc. lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Specialties Countertop Concrete C One Day Floors The Stamp Store Inc. S S WerkMaster Westcoat Inc. Abatron Concrete Earth C MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Alpha Professional Tools Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Group Kretus ProductsQuest Building Ameripolish SureLock Dye ConsultingBall Ltd. ColorJuice The Concrete Countertop Institute Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative E S Crown Polymers LLC Metzger/McGuire Inc. Abatron Coatings Concrete Clemons Concrete Earth Co Crown Polymers LLC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Metzger/McGuire Westcoat enCounter S Metzger/McGuire Crossfield by ProductsMiracote Co Curing Blankets — Wet Curing Blankets — Wet Curing Crack Repair — Injection Resins — Crack-chasing Saws Hand-held — Crack-chasing Saws Wheel-mounted (see also Saws) Consultants — Training — Consultants Control Joint Systems Joint — Sealants (see also Fillers & Sealants) Crack Repair — Fillers S S S S S S S S S S S S ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete mething Better Co. mething mething Better Co. mething olytek Development Corp. olytek Development Corp. he Stamp Store Inc. S enCounter Z-Counterform Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative T Concrete Jungle Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Dur-A-Flex Inc. Elite Crete Systems enCounter So The Stamp Store Inc. S The Stamp Store Inc. S FRP Equipment.com Inc. Inc. Quikspray Armcon Molds USA Concrete Jungle Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative CorporationNawkaw So Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Midwest Rake Company LLC Armcon Molds USA Concrete Jungle CorporationNawkaw P Smooth-On Inc. Better Co. Something Armcon Molds USA Concrete Jungle CorporationNawkaw P Concrete Jungle Co Consultants — On-Site Training Concrete Pump Primers Concrete Pumping Aids Concrete Pumps Concrete Resurfacing (see or Underlayments) Overlays (see Consolidation Tools Vibratory Equipment) Consultants — Decorative Concrete Concrete Molds — Walls Concrete Molds — Walls (see also Forms) Concrete Placers Concrete Molds — Stone Concrete Veneers TileConcrete Molds — S S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 S S S S S S S S stcoat etus Group etus ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative oncrete Texturing ToolSupply & S uper Stone Inc. Concretech Concretech D Armcon Molds USA Armcon Molds USA Jungle Concrete Armcon Molds USA Jungle Concrete Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative S Armcon Molds USA Polytek Corp. Development Armcon Molds USA Colledi Designs Jungle Concrete Armcon Molds USA Jungle Concrete Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Armcon Molds USA Jungle Concrete Armcon Molds USA CorporationNawkaw Polytek Corp. Development Smooth-On Inc. Armcon Molds USA Armcon Molds USA Jungle Concrete CorporationNawkaw Armcon Molds USA CorporationNawkaw Dur-A-Flex Inc. Kr Quest Building ProductsQuest Building Concrete Earth Jungle Concrete C We 98 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 98 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Concrete Molds — Sinks, Concrete Molds — Sinks, Knockouts Faucet Drains, Concrete Molds — Rocks Concrete Molds — Planters Concrete Molds — Pavers Concrete Molds — Mantels Concrete Molds — Furniture Concrete Molds — Fountains Concrete Molds — Fencing Concrete Molds — Cornices Concrete Molds — Columns Concrete Molds — Concrete Molds — Concrete Molds — Balustrades Concrete Mixes — Self- Mixes Concrete leveling PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Nawkaw Corporation Epoxy — Liquid Thickeners Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Estimating (see Computer Elite Crete Systems Engraving Tools Westcoat Software — Estimating) Miracote by Crossfield Products Alpha Professional Tools Epoxy — Moisture Barriers Corp. Etching Solutions — Gels Concrete Resurrection S Surface 519 Arizona Polymer Flooring Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Engrave-A-Crete Westcoat Concrete Earth Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Engraving Tools — Circle Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Epoxy (base) — Pastes & Surface Gel Tek Engraving Tool Crown Polymers LLC Gels Etching Solutions — Liquids Alpha Professional Tools Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Earth Engrave-A-Crete Dependable Floor Products Inc. Crown Polymers LLC Eco Safety Products Dur-A-Flex Inc. Westcoat Engraving Tools — Needle Elite Crete Systems Franmar Chemical Scalers Epoxy (base) — Polyurea Vexcon Chemicals Expansion Joints — Fillers Dust Collection Products Westcoat Concrete Earth Crown Polymers LLC Engrave-A-Crete Concrete Jungle S Epoxy — Polyamide Metzger/McGuire Engraving Tools — Coatings Crown Polymers LLC Eye Protection — Glasses/ Photoengraving Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Abatron Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Face Shields Engrave-A-Crete Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Dur-A-Flex Inc. Alpha Professional Tools Nawkaw Corporation Crown Polymers LLC Metzger/McGuire Concrete Countertop Specialties S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Epoxy — Acrylic Urethane Westcoat Elite Crete Systems Arizona Polymer Flooring Miracote by Crossfield Products Epoxy (base) — Concrete Earth Corp. Polyurethane F Concrete Solutions Inc. SSuper Stone Inc. Abatron Inc. Faux Finishing Tools (see Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Westcoat Arizona Polymer Flooring also Applicators of Trowels) Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Epoxy (base) — Acrylic Concrete Earth Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Dur-A-Flex Inc. Coating Concrete Jungle S Something Better Co. S Elite Crete Systems Concrete Solutions Inc. S Concrete Earth SP Systems LLC Vexcon Chemicals Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Jungle S Westcoat Crown Polymers LLC Float Pans (see Power Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Trowels) Epoxy — Aggregate Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Ambient Glow Technology Dur-A-Flex Inc. Elite Crete Systems Floats — Border, Raised Concrete Jungle SElite Crete Systems Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Edge Crown Polymers LLC Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Coatings Coatings Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S L & D Enterprises S Westcoat Midwest Rake Company LLC Dur-A-Flex Inc. Westcoat Westcoat Epoxy (base) — Custom Floats — Extension Poles Tints Epoxy (base) — Vinyl Flake Epoxy — Aliphatic Acrylic Systems Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Arizona Polymer Flooring Padco Inc. Concrete Earth Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Earth The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Jungle S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Crown Polymers LLC Floats — Magnesium Elite Crete Systems Crown Polymers LLC Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Westcoat Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Elite Crete Systems Epoxy (base) — Metallic Elite Crete Systems Kraft Tool Co.® Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Coatings Miracote by Crossfield Products The Stamp Store Inc. S Coatings Corp. Concrete Earth Miracote by Crossfield Products One Day Floors Floats — Resin Corp. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Quest Building Products SConcrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Vexcon Chemicals Crown Polymers LLC Westcoat The Stamp Store Inc. S Westcoat Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Elite Crete Systems Epoxy/Polyurea Spatter Floats — Urethane Epoxy — Cycloaliphatic Westcoat Systems Coatings Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Epoxy (base) — Opaque Crown Polymers LLC Abatron Inc. Coatings (two-part) Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Floats — Wood (see also Arizona Polymer Flooring Dur-A-Flex Inc. Trowels) Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Abatron Inc. FRP Equipment.com Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Arizona Polymer Flooring Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S The Stamp Store Inc. S Elite Crete Systems Crown Polymers LLC Kretus Group SDecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Quest Building Products S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 99 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S st Building Products Building st -Rite -Rite -Rite Technologies Inc. Inc. Technologies rkMaster rkMaster ust Collection Productsust he Stamp Store Inc. Store Stamp he Kretus Group Kretus ProductsQuest Building T Concrete Jungle Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative M3 Technologies Inc. Inc. Technologies M3 National Surface Preparation Equipment WerkMaster Diamond Tec Kut Inc. Technologies M3 Specialties Countertop Concrete Alpha Professional Tools Specialties Countertop Concrete National Surface Preparation Equipment ProductsQuest Building We All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Polishing Solutions Green Umbrella Kut Alpha Professional Tools Specialties Countertop Concrete Concrete Jungle Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Quest Building ProductsQuest Building Alpha Professional Tools Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative D All in Concrete LLC S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Group Kretus Kut-Rite Leitch & Co. / Intertool S Inc. Technologies M3 Que Green Umbrella Group Kretus Kut-Rite M3 We Grinding Accessories Carbide — Wheels, Grinding Accessories Diamond — Wheels, Grinders — Walk-behind Grinders — Walk-behind (see also Polishers) Grinding Accessories — Pads Grinders — Crack Chasers Grinders — Edgers (hand- held) Grinders — Edgers (walk- behind) S S S S S S S S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier S S ti Removal Removal ti LDStone etus Group etus anmar Chemical ne Day Floors oncrete Earth oncrete Solutions Inc. S lite Crete Systems Fr CorporationNawkaw Alpha Professional Tools Specialties Countertop Concrete Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Tec Diamond CollectionDust Products Group Kretus M3 Technologies Inc. Quest Building ProductsQuest Building Vexcon Chemicals Westcoat Inc. Supply Concrete WTS Decorative FRP Equipment.com Inc. Concrete Earth Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concretech Concretech Inc. Abatron All in Concrete LLC S Arizona Polymer Flooring BO ColorJuice C Resurrection Concrete C Crown Polymers LLC Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E L & D Enterprises S Inc. Specialties Multicolor O FLEXMAR Coatings Kr G Grinders — Angle Gauge Rakes — Adjustable (see Applicators) Generators — Gas Glass Additives (see Aggregates) (see Clothing) Gloves Graffi — Chemical (see also Strippers) — ti Removal Graffi Nonabrasive Franchises, Licensing Licensing Franchises, Agreements (see Garage Floor Coatings Vinylalso Epoxy Base or Flake Systems) S S S S S S S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S he Stamp Store Inc. S he Plastiform Company Armcon Molds USA Concrete Jungle Armcon Molds USA Butterfield Inc. Color C Armcon Molds USA Concrete Jungle C Armcon Molds USA Colledi Designs Concrete Jungle Concrete Jungle Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Metal Forms Corp. Metal Forms Corp. ThePlastiform Company Metal Forms Corp. T Metal Forms Corp. The Plastiform Company Concrete Jungle CorporationNawkaw The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Source Contractor The Metal Forms Corp. T Surface 519 Z-Counterform Forms — Wall Panels — Wall Forms Forms — Wall Caps — Wall Forms Liners — Wall Forms (textured) Forms — Precast (see Forms Concrete Molds or Precast) — Smooth-edge Forms — Step LinersForms (smooth) Liners — Step Forms (textured) Forms — Flatwork, Flexible — Flatwork, Forms (steel) Rigid — Flatwork, Forms (plastic) Rigid — Flatwork, Forms (Steel) Forms — Designs Forms Flexible — Flatwork, Forms (plastic) Forms — Curbing/GuttersForms S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 S S ers) wkaw Corporationwkaw ational Surface Preparation Concrete Jungle Concrete Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Armcon Molds USA Nawkaw CorporationNawkaw Something Better Co. S Armcon Molds USA Jungle Concrete The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Earth Concretech Na Metal Forms Corp. TheMalish Corporation National Surface Preparation Equipment Kut-Rite Kut-Rite M3 Technologies Inc. National Surface Preparation Equipment WerkMaster M3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Countertop Specialties Countertop Concrete Equipment M3 Technologies Inc. N Green Umbrella M3 Technologies Inc. 100 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 100 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Forms — CountertopForms Forms — Coping (reusable) Forms Forms — Coping Forms (disposable) Forms — Columns Forms Form Accessories — Stakes Accessories Form Agents (see Release Form also Release Agents) Floor Strippers — Replacement Blades Floor Strippers — Chemicals (see Strippers) Floor Sanders — Planetary (see also Sanding) Floor Machines — Floor Machines — Planetary Scrubbers Floor Machines — Floor Machines — Planetary Buffers Floor Hardeners (see Densifi — BuffersFloor Machines Floor Coatings (see Epoxies (see Epoxies Coatings Floor or Overlays) PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Concrete Jungle S Liquid Release (see Color Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S J Release Agents) Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Kretus Group S FRP Equipment.com Inc. M3 Technologies Inc. Joint Fillers & Sealants Quikspray Inc. — Epoxy Quest Building Products S M Mixers, Concrete — The Stamp Store Inc. SAbatron Inc. Portable Stand WerkMaster Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Masking Products — Tape Concrete Countertop Specialties S Crown Polymers LLC Groovers, Concrete (see Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Dur-A-Flex Inc. also Control Joints or FRP Equipment.com Inc. Elite Crete Systems Material Handling — Trowels) Quikspray Inc. Metzger/McGuire Wheelbarrows Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Westcoat Metal Forms Corp. Mixers, Concrete — Trailer- The Stamp Store Inc. S mounted Joint Fillers & Sealants Grout — Bags/Dispensers Measuring Equipment — Injection Resin — Cups FRP Equipment.com Inc. Concrete Earth Abatron Inc. Concrete Countertop Specialties S Mixers, Mortar — Portable Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Crown Polymers LLC The Stamp Store Inc. SStand Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Metzger/McGuire Measuring Equipment Ball Consulting Ltd. Grout — Colorant Westcoat — Syringes Benner-Nawman Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Joint Fillers & Sealants Concrete Countertop Specialties S The Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S — Mastic FRP Equipment.com Inc. Delta Performance Products Quikspray Inc. Crown Polymers LLC Metakaolin (see Cement) Grout — Floats Joint Fillers & Sealants Metallic Coatings — Mixers, Mortar — Trailer- mounted Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S — Polyurea General (see also Coatings) FRP Equipment.com Inc. Grout — Polymers Dur-A-Flex Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Metzger/McGuire Elite Crete Systems Mixing Tools — 15-gallon Concrete Earth FLEXMAR Coatings Barrels Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Joint Fillers & Sealants — Westcoat Crown Polymers LLC Semirigid (see also Control Kraft Tool Co.® Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Joint Systems) Metallic Powders — Kretus Group S General Midwest Rake Company LLC Grout — Saws Crown Polymers LLC Quest Building Products S Metzger/McGuire Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Quikspray Inc. Westcoat Delta Performance Products Grout — Tape Elite Crete Systems Mixing Tools — Buckets Kretus Group S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Quikspray Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S K L & D Enterprises S Quest Building Products SMixing Tools — Paddles Knee Boards & Kneeler Benner-Nawman Inc. Boards Mixers — Manual Midwest Rake Company LLC H Concrete Countertop Specialties S Kraft Tool Co.® Quikspray Inc. Quikspray Inc. Hopper Guns (see Sprayers) The Stamp Store Inc. S Knee Pads The Stamp Store Inc. S Moisture Barriers Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Mixers, Cement — Agitators (electric) All in Concrete LLC S I Concrete Earth FRP Equipment.com Inc. L Miracote by Crossfield Products Integral Colors (see Quikspray Inc. Pigments) Corp. Levels, Laser The Stamp Store Inc. SSurface 519 Internet Solutions — Online The Stamp Store Inc. SMixers, Cement — Batch Moisture Barriers — Epoxy Advertising Type/Wheel-mounted Lighting — Fiber Optics Arizona Polymer Flooring CHENG Concrete Concrete Countertop Specialties S Concrete Jungle S Crown Polymers LLC Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Iron Oxide Pigments (see Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Lighting — Recessed FRP Equipment.com Inc. Pigments) Dependable Floor Products Inc. Concrete Jungle SQuikspray Inc. Kretus Group S Stone Construction Equipment Inc. Quest Building Products S Lighting — Rope Mixers, Cement — Hand- The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Jungle Sheld (electric) Vexcon Chemicals Westcoat Lighting — Submersible Benner-Nawman Inc. Concrete Jungle SConcrete Countertop Specialties S

Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 101 S S S S S S ed) ed) ed) S S S S S S S S S S acote by Crossfield by Productsacote acote by Crossfield by Productsacote LDStone rp. rp. e Contractor Source Contractor e ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S lite Crete Systems .M. Scofield Company Scofield Company .M. Dependable Floor Products Inc. Crossfield by ProductsMiracote Co The Stamp Store Inc. The Store Stamp Super Stone Inc. Sure Crete Design Products Westcoat Corp. Corp. ProductsQuest Building L Concretech Concretech D WTS Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete WTS Decorative C Concrete Mosaics Inc. Inc. Solutions Concrete C Eco Safety Products Elite Crete Systems Mir Corp. Inc. The Store Stamp Super Stone Inc. Sure Crete Design Products Westcoat All in Concrete LLC S Butterfield Inc. Color Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle Concrete Mosaics Inc. Inc. Solutions Concrete C Concretech Th E All in Concrete LLCS Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle Vexcon Chemicals Westcoat All in Concrete LLC S Arizona Polymer Flooring BO Concrete Jungle Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Products Group Kretus Mir Overlays (Polymer-modifi Overlays Overlays (Polymer-modifi Overlays (interior) — Self-leveling (Polymer-modifi Overlays (exterior) Textures — Spray — Stampable Toppings S S S S S S ed) ed) ed) Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier S S S S rp. rp. iracote by Crossfield Products oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Solutions Inc. S oncrete Solutions Inc. S oncrete Earth oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S Sure Crete Design Products Westcoat Sure Crete Design Products Westcoat Dependable Floor Products Inc. Miracote by Crossfield Products Co Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Dependable Floor Products Inc. Westcoat Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Corp. Corp. C All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle C Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. SomethingBetter Co. S T Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle Sure Crete Design Products Westcoat Concrete Jungle C All in Concrete LLC S Arizona Polymer Flooring Butterfield Inc. Color C Concrete Jungle Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Solutions Inc. S C TheContractor Source S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative SafetyEco Products Elite Crete Systems L & D Enterprises S M Miracote by Crossfield Products Corp. Something Better Co. S T Overlays (Polymer-modifi Overlays Overlayment — Patch (Polymer-modifi Overlays (exterior) — Self-leveling Overlays (Polymer-modifi Overlays — Microtopping (interior) S S S S S S ed) S S S S S S S S S stcoat ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete rown Polymers LLC rown Polymers LLC rown Polymers LLC lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems Crown Polymers LLC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E E Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Crown Polymers LLC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E We Crown Polymers LLC Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative BOLDStone Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. Westcoat Concrete Jungle Co Concrete Jungle C Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Jungle Co Concrete Earth Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle C Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle C Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. S Westcoat All in Concrete LLCS Arizona Polymer Flooring Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle Co Westcoat INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Products INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Products Overlays (Polymer-modifi Overlays Overlays (Polymer) — Wood — Wood (Polymer) Overlays Substrates — Countertop Overlays Overlays (Polymer) — (Polymer) Overlays Terrazzo — (Polymer) Overlays Trowelable Overlays (Polymer) — Self- (Polymer) Overlays (exterior) leveling — Self- (Polymer) Overlays (interior) leveling Overlays (Polymer) — (Polymer) Overlays (interior) Microtopping S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 S

uper Stone Inc. lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S Westcoat Westcoat Butterfield Inc. Color Concrete Earth Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative E Concrete Earth Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative E Dust CollectionDust Products FRP Equipment.com Inc. Concrete Earth Crown Polymers LLC T Ball Consulting Ltd. CorporationNawkaw Polytek Corp. Development Kretus Group Kretus ProductsQuest Building The Stamp Store Inc. S Wagner Electronics The Stamp StoreInc. S Wagner Electronics Miracote by Crossfield Products Corp. Something Better Co. S T Miracote by Crossfield Products Corp. Something Better Co. S S

O N 102 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 102 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Overlays — Vertical (see — Vertical Overlays Overlays) also Vertical Overlays — Multiple Faux — Multiple Faux Overlays Finishes Needle Scalers — Pneumatic (see also Tools) Engraving Mortar — Concrete Repair Molds (see Concrete Molds) Mold-making Materials Mold-making Materials Moisture Vapor Emission Moisture Vapor Testers Moisture Detection — Moisture Testers Moisture Detection — Detection Moisture Meters PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Overlays (Polymer-modifi ed) Elite Crete Systems Pigment-dispensing Polishing Equipment — — Terrazzo One Day Floors Equipment Pneumatic (hand-held) L.M. Scofield Company Concrete Jungle S Davis Colors Alpha Professional Tools Shepherd Color Overlays (Polymer-modifi ed) Pigment, Specialty — Concrete Countertop Specialties S — Trowelable Pigments — Granular Carbon Black Diamond Tec M3 Technologies Inc. Davis Colors Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Delta Performance Products BOLDStone Davis Colors Polishing Equipment Concrete Earth Pigments — Integral Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S — Ride-on Concrete Jungle S Delta Performance Products Green Umbrella All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Mosaics Inc. INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Butterfield Color Inc. Polishing Pads — Hand-held Concrete Solutions Inc. S Products Concrete Earth Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Alpha Professional Tools Concrete Mosaics Inc. Pigment, Specialty — Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Countertop Specialties S Concrete Solutions Inc. SMetallic Powders Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Delta Performance Products Elite Crete Systems Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concretech Kretus Group S INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Diamond Tec The Contractor Source Products SQuest Building Products SKut-Rite Davis Colors L & D Enterprises S Polishing Equipment — Leitch & Co. / Intertool S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S L.M. Scofield Company Accessories M3 Technologies Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Something Better Co. S The Stamp Store Inc. S Delta Performance Products The Malish Corporation The Stamp Store Inc. S Z-Counterform Sure Crete Design Products Elite Crete Systems Polishing Equipment — Polishing Pads — Metal Westcoat INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Electric (hand-held) Products Bond (diamond) Alpha Professional Tools Overlays (Polymer-modifi ed) L.M. Scofield Company All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Countertop Specialties S — Wood Substrates Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. Alpha Professional Tools Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Jungle SThe Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Countertop Specialties S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Solutions Inc. SSuper Stone Inc. Concrete Polishing Solutions S Diamond Tec Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Westcoat Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Kretus Group S Elite Crete Systems WTS Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Diamond Tec Kut-Rite Green Umbrella Pigments — Iron Oxide Leitch & Co. / Intertool S (liquid) Kretus Group S M3 Technologies Inc. Kut-Rite P Butterfield Color Inc. Quest Building Products S Leitch & Co. / Intertool S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S The Stamp Store Inc. S Paint Removers (see M3 Technologies Inc. Concretech WerkMaster Strippers) Quest Building Products S Davis Colors Polishing Equipment — WerkMaster Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Patching Compounds — Electric (walk-behind) Skimcoat (fast-setting) Delta Performance Products Polishing Pads — Elite Crete Systems All in Concrete LLC SPolycarbonate (diamond) Concrete Earth enCounter Concrete Countertop Specialties S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S One Day Floors Concrete Polishing Solutions S Crown Polymers LLC Diamond Tec Westcoat Diamond Tec Dependable Floor Products Inc. Kut-Rite Kretus Group S Miracote by Crossfield Products Leitch & Co. / Intertool S Pigments — Iron Oxide Kut-Rite Corp. (powder) M3 Technologies Inc. Leitch & Co. / Intertool S Pigments — Bag Mixes All in Concrete LLC SM3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Earth Butterfield Color Inc. National Surface Preparation Equipment Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Earth Quest Building Products S Davis Colors Concrete Mosaics Inc. WerkMaster Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Polishing Equipment — Delta Performance Products Concretech Gas/Propane (walk-behind) Elite Crete Systems Davis Colors Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Aztec Products Inc. Pigments — Custom Colors Delta Performance Products Concrete Polishing Solutions S Green Umbrella Concrete Mosaics Inc. Elite Crete Systems WerkMaster Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Fishstone S Davis Colors Super Stone Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Delta Performance Products

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Supply Concrete Decorative 104 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 104 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Precast — Molding Precast — Baseboard Coping / Coving Power Trowels — Machines Trowels Power (walk-behind) Power Trowels — Float Trowels Power Pans Power Trowels — Blades Trowels Power (steel clip-on) Power Trowels — Blades Trowels Power (steel bolt-on) Power Trowels — Blades Trowels Power (plastic clip-on) Power Trowels — Blades Trowels Power (plastic bolt-on) Polyaspartics (see Coatings or Sealers) Polishing Pads — Resin — Resin Pads Polishing (diamond) Bond PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Rollers (see also Saw Blades — Diamond, Saws — Walk-behind Sealers — Acrylic Applicators) — Aluminum Dry-cut Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S (transparent) Smoothing Tool Alpha Professional Tools Diamond Tec Abatron Inc. Midwest Rake Company LLC Benner-Nawman Inc. Stone Construction Equipment Inc. All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Countertop Specialties S Arizona Polymer Flooring Rollers (see also Scarifying Machines Applicators) — Spiked Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S BOLDStone Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Kretus Group SColorJuice Midwest Rake Company LLC Diamond Tec Kut-Rite Concrete Earth The Stamp Store Inc. SKretus Group SThe Malish Corporation Concrete Jungle S Quest Building Products SNational Surface Preparation Concrete Mosaics Inc. Equipment The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Resurrection S S Quest Building Products S Saw Blades — Diamond, Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Scoring — Tape Concretech Safety Coatings — Wet-cut Davis Colors Luminescent Super Stone Inc. Alpha Professional Tools Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Earth Benner-Nawman Inc. Scoring — Tools Elite Crete Systems Concrete Countertop Specialties S Safety Systems — Alpha Professional Tools INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Products Truncated Dome Tiles Concrete Resurrection Diamond Tec M3 Technologies Inc. Engrave-A-Crete S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Miracote by Crossfield Products Saw Blades — Grooving/ The Stamp Store Inc. SCorp. Salt Rollers (see Texturing Scoring Super Stone Inc. Tools) Multicolor Specialties Inc. Alpha Professional Tools Scraping — Machines The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Countertop Specialties S Super Stone Inc. Sandblasting — Machines Kretus Group S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Surface 519 Engrave-A-Crete Quest Building Products S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Surface Koatings Inc. Sandblasting — Media/ Diamond Tec Scraping — Tools (Hand- Vexcon Chemicals Accessories The Stamp Store Inc. Sheld) WerkMaster Surface Gel Tek Saw Carts Alpha Professional Tools Westcoat Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S WTS Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Alpha Professional Tools Sanding Tools — Floor Kretus Group S Machines Concrete Resurrection S Sealers — Acrylic Resins Midwest Rake Company LLC Diamond Tec Concrete Earth Kretus Group S Quest Building Products S Kut-Rite Dust Collection Products Concrete Jungle S Screeds — Aluminum M3 Technologies Inc. Engrave-A-Crete Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Boards Quest Building Products SThe Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S WerkMaster Saws — Crack-chasing Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Proline Concrete Tools Kraft Tool Co.® Alpha Professional Tools Sealers — Anti-spalling Sanding Tools — Pads The Stamp Store Inc. S M3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Countertop Specialties S Concrete Earth Screeds — Power-assisted The Malish Corporation Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S The Stamp Store Inc. SDiamond Tec Metal Forms Corp. Crown Polymers LLC WerkMaster Dust Collection Products Westcoat Kretus Group SSealers — Acrylic (opaque) Saw Blades — 2-inch Quest Building Products SAll in Concrete LLC S Diamond Decorative Saws — Early-entry Concrete Earth Diamond Tec Concrete Jungle S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Saw Blades — Crack Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Chasing Saws — Grooving/Scoring Davis Colors Alpha Professional Tools Alpha Professional Tools Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Resurrection Concrete Countertop Specialties S Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Engrave-A-Crete SCoatings Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Saws — Hand-held Kretus Group S Diamond Tec Miracote by Crossfield Products Alpha Professional Tools Kretus Group S Corp. Concrete Countertop Specialties S Quest Building Products S Quest Building Products S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S The Stamp Store Inc. S Super Stone Inc. Engrave-A-Crete Super Stone Inc. Vexcon Chemicals Saws — Rail-mounted Westcoat Engrave-A-Crete

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Technologies M3 All in Concrete LLC S Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle E C C All in Concrete LLC S Coatings Concrete Clemons Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle C FLEXMAR Coatings INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Pr Westcoat Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle C Concrete Jungle Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative L & D EnterprisesS One Day Floors Que Inc. Supply Concrete WTS Decorative All in Concrete LLC S ColorJuice Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle Concrete Jungle T FLEXMAR Coatings Kr Sealers — Polyurea Sealers — Silane Sealers — Silicone Sealers — Siloxane Sealers — Polymers Sealers — Polysulfi based (pool decks) S S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier S S S S ng) -Rite -Rite xcon Chemicals oducts oducts estcoat estcoat estcoat estcoat ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative reen Umbrella oncrete Texturing ToolSupply & S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S rown Polymers LLC urface 519 LEXMAR Coatings Delta Performance Products G Crown Polymers LLC MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Delta Performance Products Kut WerkMaster W Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S C Delta Performance Products F Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Coatings Miracote by Crossfield Products Corp. The Stamp Store Inc. S Super Stone Inc. Surface 519 Westcoat All in Concrete LLC S Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Lythic Solutions Inc. M3 Technologies Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. S S Surface Koatings Inc. Ve Coatings Concrete Clemons Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle Davis Colors D Concrete INNOTECH Decorative Pr All in Concrete LLCS ColorJuice Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle C Kut-Rite M3 Technologies Inc. WerkMaster W All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle C Sealers — Polyaspartics (see also coatings) Sealers — Pigmented Sealers — Lithium-based Sealers — Penetrating (dustproofi S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S acote by Crossfield by Productsacote Technologies Inc. Inc. Technologies stcoat ncrete Earth Earth ncrete ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete Inc. Solutions ncrete ncrete Solutions Inc. Solutions ncrete etus Group etus emiko Decorative & Industrial eitch & Co. / Intertool S he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Jungle Resurrection Concrete Co Vexcon Chemicals WerkMaster We Super Stone Inc. Surface 519 Westcoat Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Elite Crete Systems Triple-S Chemicals Westcoat Triple-S Chemicals Westcoat Arizona Polymer Flooring Specialties Countertop Concrete Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Jungle Co Quest Building ProductsQuest Building Concrete Jungle Co Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Dur-A-Flex Inc. Elite Crete Systems K All in Concrete LLC S Earth Concrete Concrete Jungle Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative FLEXMAR Coatings Kr L T Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concretech Crown Polymers LLC Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Coatings L & D Enterprises S Mir Corp. Better Co. Something T Abatron Inc. Inc. Abatron Specialties Countertop Concrete Co Lythic Solutions Inc. M3 Sealers — Lacquer (low sheen) Sealers — Lacquer (gloss sheen) Sealers — For Polished Polished Sealers — For Concrete Sealers — Epoxy S S S S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 er, er, S S S stcoat ncrete Countertop Specialties Countertop ncrete oducts oducts etus Group etus 3 Technologies Inc. avis Colors oncrete Earth oncrete Solutions Inc. S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S omething Better Co. S he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S ythic Solutions Inc. Inc. Solutions ythic C Surface 519 Westcoat Z-Counterform Concrete Jungle Concrete C Sure Crete Design Products WerkMaster Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Delta Performance Products EliteCrete Systems FLEXMAR Coatings Leitch & Co. / Intertool S M3 Technologies Inc. S T Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Kut-Rite L M3 Technologies Inc. ProductsQuest Building Green Umbrella Kr All in Concrete LLC S Ameripolish SureLock Dye Concrete Earth Jungle Concrete Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Solutions Inc. S C Lythic Solutions Inc. Inc. Solutions Lythic M Surface Koatings Inc. Vexcon Chemicals WerkMaster We Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative All in Concrete LLC S Butterfield Inc. Color Coatings Concrete Clemons Concrete Earth Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concretech D Green Umbrella INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Pr T All in Concrete LLCS The Concrete Countertop Institute Co 106 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 106 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Sealers — Densifi Hardener Sealers — Cure & Seal Sealers — Concrete Countertops PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Sealers — Specialty INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Shoes/Spiked Soles (see Sprayers — CO2 Powered Coatings Products also Clothing) — Rounded Systems Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Tip Concrete Earth Coatings Patriot Sprayer Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Jungle SL & D Enterprises S Sprayers — GFRC Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S M3 Technologies Inc. Midwest Rake Company LLC Equipment Elite Crete Systems Miracote by Crossfield Products Shotblasting — Equipment Corp. Ball Consulting Ltd. Sealers — Urethane (see (riding) L.M. Scofield Company FRP Equipment.com Inc. also Coatings) Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. Kretus Group SQuikspray Inc. Quest Building Products S All in Concrete LLC SThe Stamp Store Inc. S Sprayers — Hand-held Arizona Polymer Flooring WerkMaster Shotblasting — Equipment Concrete Earth Concrete Earth Westcoat (walk-behind) Concrete Jungle S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Resurrection SSealers — Water-based Engrave-A-Crete SP Systems LLC Concrete Solutions Inc. SUrethane Gloss Kretus Group STriple-S Chemicals Quest Building Products S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S All in Concrete LLC S Sprayers — Hand-held Concretech Arizona Polymer Flooring Shotblasting — Media (noncorrosive) Crown Polymers LLC Concrete Earth Kretus Group SConcrete Earth Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Jungle S Quest Building Products SDecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Dur-A-Flex Inc. Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Shotcrete — Accessories Sprayers — Hoppers, Air- Crown Polymers LLC Elite Crete Systems Quikspray Inc. assisted Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S INNOTECH Decorative Concrete All in Concrete LLC S Products Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Shotcrete — Mixes Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Elite Crete Systems Quikspray Inc. Coatings Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Sprayers — HVLP M3 Technologies Inc. Coatings Shotcrete — Pumps All in Concrete LLC S Miracote by Crossfield Products M3 Technologies Inc. Quikspray Inc. Corp. Concrete Earth Miracote by Crossfield Products The Stamp Store Inc. S Proline Concrete Tools Corp. Slip-resistant Additives The Stamp Store Inc. SThe Stamp Store Inc. S— Liquid Sprayers — Industrial Surface Koatings Inc. Sure Crete Design Products Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Pumps Triple-S Chemicals WerkMaster M3 Technologies Inc. FRP Equipment.com Inc. Westcoat Westcoat Super Stone Inc. Surface Koatings Inc. Sealers — UV-cured/ Sealers — Water-based Slip-resistant Additives Sprayers — Industrial Nanotechnology Urethane Satin — Powder (e.g. Shark Grip) Pumps (noncorrosive) Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S All in Concrete LLC SConcrete Texturing Tool & Supply S FRP Equipment.com Inc. Lythic Solutions Inc. Arizona Polymer Flooring Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Patriot Sprayer M3 Technologies Inc. Concrete Earth Dur-A-Flex Inc. Surface 519 Concrete Jungle SThe Stamp Store Inc. SSpreaders — Squeegees/ Blades Sealers — Water-based for Concrete Solutions Inc. STriple-S Chemicals Decorative Concrete Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Westcoat Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Crown Polymers LLC Midwest Rake Company LLC All in Concrete LLC S Spiked Rollers Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S The Stamp Store Inc. S Ameripolish SureLock Dye Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Kretus Group S Arizona Polymer Flooring Squeegees (see also Elite Crete Systems Midwest Rake Company LLC Butterfield Color Inc. Applicators) Miracote by Crossfield Products Quest Building Products S CHENG Concrete Corp. The Stamp Store Inc. SDecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Earth The Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Sprayers — Aerosol Concrete Jungle SSure Crete Design Products Midwest Rake Company LLC Concrete Mosaics Inc. Westcoat (disposable) Concrete Resurrection S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Stains — Acrylic Shoes/Spiked Soles (see (concentrates) Concrete Solutions Inc. S The Stamp Store Inc. S also Clothing) Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Jungle S Sprayers — Air-charged Concretech Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Resurrection S Crown Polymers LLC Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Midwest Rake Company LLC Sprayers — Airless Sprayer Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S The Stamp Store Inc. S Elite Crete Systems Eco Safety Products Patriot Sprayer enCounter Elite Crete Systems The Stamp Store Inc. S

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The Store Stamp Resurrection Concrete T Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative All in Concrete LLC S Colledi Designs Co C MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Resurrection Concrete C Elite Crete Systems Engrave-A-Crete Designs Modello T C MT of Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Engrave-A-Crete Engrave-A-Crete Designs Modello T Surface Gel Tek Surface Gel Tek Surface Gel Tek Stencils — Templates Stencils — Templates (reusable) Stencils — Vinyl Stencils — Custom Design Services Stencils — Paper Stencils — Stain Block Stenciling Gels (etching (etching Gels Stenciling solutions) Tapes Stenciling Stencils — Adhesive- backed Stencils — Borders S S S S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier S S S reen Umbrella oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Solutions Inc. S olorJuice olorJuice lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Elite Crete Systems CorporationNawkaw The Stamp Store Inc. S Sure Crete Design Products Surface 519 Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E E C C The Stamp Store Inc. S The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Jungle L.M. Scofield Company Inc. Supply Concrete WTS Decorative All in Concrete LLC S Ameripolish SureLock Dye Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle Inc. Supply Concrete WTS Decorative Concrete Jungle C Surface Koatings Inc. All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Earth All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Earth SafetyEco Products Ameripolish SureLock Dye Arizona Polymer Flooring Butterfield Inc. Color C enCounter G Kemiko Decorative& Industrial Coatings L & D Enterprises S T Stamps (see Texturing Stamps (see Texturing Tools) Stencil-embedding Rollers Stains — Water-based Stains — Water-based Penetrating Stain Block Stains — Reactive/Acid Stains — Reactive/Acid (organic) (see Stains — Soy-based also Color Restoration Coatings) Dyes Stains — Water-based S ed S S S S S S ncrete Resurrection ncrete oducts oducts e Contractor Source Contractor e ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Solutions Inc. S oncrete Jungle lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S E Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S E Butterfield Inc. Color C Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Coatings Proline Concrete Tools L.M. Scofield Company Triple-S Chemicals Westcoat Arizona Polymer Flooring Butterfield Inc. Color Coatings Concrete Clemons C Concrete Mosaics Inc. Co E All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S E Concrete Earth Concrete Jungle C Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concretech Th Clemons Concrete Coatings Coatings Concrete Clemons Concrete Jungle Concrete Mosaics Inc. D Coatings Concrete Clemons Dur-A-Flex Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Westcoat enCounter INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Pr The Stamp Store Inc. S Surface Koatings Inc. Vexcon Chemicals Westcoat Stains — Reactive/Acid (concentrates) Stains — Reactive/Acid Stains — Opaque Coatings Stains — Opaque Stains — Polymer-modiﬁ Stains — Exterior UV-stable Stains — Exterior Stains — MMA-based Stains — Exterior Solvent- Stains — based Dye S S S S S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 S S S S S S oducts oducts ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative reen Umbrella oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S rown Polymers LLC lemons Concrete Coatings Coatings Concrete lemons lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems .M. Scofield Company Scofield Company .M. The Stamp Store Inc. S WerkMaster Westcoat TheContractor Source S All in Concrete LLC S Jungle Concrete C Concrete Jungle Concrete Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative E Kretus Group Kretus L Concretech Concretech D INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Pr ProductsQuest Building Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Solutions Inc. S C MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E ColorJuice ColorJuice Jungle Concrete All in Concrete LLC S Ameripolish SureLock Dye Arizona Polymer Flooring C Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. C All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Earth Jungle Concrete WTS Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete WTS Decorative Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative All in Concrete LLCS Arizona Polymer Flooring Concrete Earth Jungle Concrete Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Solutions Inc. S C Z-Counterform enCounter G Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Coatings L & D Enterprises S Proline Concrete Tools Westcoat 108 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 108 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Stains — Epoxy/Polyurea Stains — Epoxy/Polymer Stains — Dyes Stains — Alternative Stains — AcrylicStains (water- based) PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Concrete Resurrection SStrippers — Paint Remover Terrazzo — Aggregates Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Jungle SAmbient Glow Technology Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Proline Concrete Tools Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Jungle S Modello Designs L.M. Scofield Company Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Surface Gel Tek Terrazzo — Cove Strips The Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Strippers — Epoxy Remover Crown Polymers LLC Texturing Tools — Custom Strippers — Paint Remover Design Services Abatron Inc. (biodegradeable) Terrazzo — Epoxy Concrete Jungle S Concrete Jungle S All in Concrete LLC SConcrete Jungle S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Earth Crown Polymers LLC Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Jungle SElite Crete Systems Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Proline Concrete Tools Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Terrazzo — Systems (see L.M. Scofield Company Strippers — Epoxy Remover Franmar Chemical also Overlays) (soy-based) The Stamp Store Inc. S Texturing Tools Concrete Jungle S— Embossing Stamps All in Concrete LLC SStrippers — Sealer Crown Polymers LLC (aluminum) Concrete Jungle SRemover Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Terrazzo — Tools Concrete Jungle S Concrete Earth Franmar Chemical Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Jungle SAlpha Professional Tools Kretus Group S Super Stone Inc. Concrete Mosaics Inc. Midwest Rake Company LLC Quest Building Products S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S WerkMaster Texturing Tools — The Stamp Store Inc. S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Texture Rollers — Pattern Embossing Stamps (plastic) Strippers — General- Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Finish Concrete Jungle S Surface Koatings Inc. purpose Concrete Jungle SConcrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Abatron Inc. Strippers — Sealer Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Super Stone Inc. Concrete Earth Remover (soy-based) Proline Concrete Tools Texturing Tools — Hand Concrete Jungle S All in Concrete LLC SSomething Better Co. STools Concrete Mosaics Inc. Concrete Earth Texture Rollers — Salt Concrete Resurrection S Butterfield Color Inc. Concrete Jungle SFinish Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Jungle S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concretech Concrete Jungle SConcrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Franmar Chemical Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Kretus Group S ® Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Proline Concrete Tools Kraft Tool Co. Quest Building Products S Proline Concrete Tools Eco Safety Products Texture Rollers — The Stamp Store Inc. S Something Better Co. S Franmar Chemical Seamless Texture Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Strippers — Sealer The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Jungle S Coatings Remover (water-based) Texturing Tools — Joint Vexcon Chemicals Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Jungle S Rollers/Strips Padco Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Strippers — Mastic Proline Concrete Tools Concrete Jungle S Remover Surface Scraping — Something Better Co. SConcrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Earth Machines The Stamp Store Inc. SProline Concrete Tools Concrete Jungle S The Stamp Store Inc. S National Surface Preparation Texturing Sprayers (see Concrete Mosaics Inc. Equipment Sprayers) Texturing Tools — Pattern Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Stamps (concrete) Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Surface Scraping — Tools Texturing Tools — Border Butterfield Color Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S The Malish Corporation Stamps The Malish Corporation National Surface Preparation Concrete Jungle S Concrete Jungle S The Stamp Store Inc. SEquipment Concrete Solutions Inc. S Concrete Solutions Inc. SConcrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Strippers — Mastic Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concretech Remover (soy-based) T Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S The Contractor Source S All in Concrete LLC S Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Jungle STampers (see also Texturing Elite Crete Systems Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Tools) Proline Concrete Tools Elite Crete Systems Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Solutions Inc. SThe Stamp Store Inc. SINNOTECH Decorative Concrete Products Franmar Chemical Midwest Rake Company LLC Super Stone Inc. Proline Concrete Tools Kretus Group SProline Concrete Tools Texturing Tools — Company- L.M. Scofield Company Quest Building Products SThe Stamp Store Inc. Sdesigned Stamps Something Better Co. S Colledi Designs The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Jungle SSuper Stone Inc.

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® he Stamp Store Inc. Store Stamp he Inc. Store Stamp he Inc. Store Stamp he he Stamp Store Inc. Store Stamp he Inc. Store Stamp he he Stamp Store Inc. Store Stamp he Midwest Rake Company LLC T T Kraft Tool Co. T T Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S IndustriesSlip Inc. Inc. The Store Stamp Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative T Surface Gel Tek Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. The Store Stamp Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative The Stamp Store Inc. The Store Stamp Westcoat Alpha Professional Tools Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative T Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Midwest Rake Company LLC Inc. The Store Stamp Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. The Store Stamp Trowels — Jointers Trowels Trowels — Darby Trowels — Edgers Trowels — Finishing Trowels Trowels — Fresnos Trowels Tools — Grooving Trowels (hand) Tools — Grooving Trowels (walking) Training Videos — Training Decking Waterproof Tools — Base Trowels — Bull Trowels (inside — Coving Trowels radius) (outside — Coving Trowels radius) S Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier S uper Stone Inc. he Stamp Store Inc. S Westcoat Westcoat The Stamp Store Inc. S Surface Gel Tek Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Something Better Co. S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. SomethingBetter Co. S S SomethingBetter Co. S Concrete Solutions Inc. S Skimstone division of Rudd Co., Inc. Concrete Solutions Inc. S Proline Concrete Tools L.M. Scofield Company T Super Stone Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. S Surface Gel Tek Super Stone Inc. Kemiko Decorative Industrial & Coatings Something Better Co.S Surface Gel Tek Resurrection Concrete Engrave-A-Crete Westcoat Concrete Solutions Inc. S Westcoat Training Videos — Training Concrete Stenciling New Videos — Vertical Training Systems Training Videos — Rock Training Features Videos — Spanish- Training English Videos — Staining Training Techniques Videos Training — Stenciling Existing Concrete Training Videos — Concrete Training Surface Preparation Videos — Training Engraving Videos — Epoxy Training Flooring Videos — Garage Training Floor Coatings Videos — Training Overlayments S S S S S S S S S mething Better Co. mething mething Better Co. mething oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S urface Gel Tek lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S Surface 519 Z-Counterform T Lythic Solutions Inc. WerkMaster Inc. Solutions Concrete Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S CHENG Concrete Institute Countertop Concrete The Inc. Solutions Concrete C Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative T Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Ameripolish SureLock Dye CHENG Concrete Inc. Solutions Concrete MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Sure Crete Design Products S enCounter So Proline Concrete Tools So Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Engrave-A-Crete Engrave-A-Crete L.M. Scofield Company T Training Videos — Concrete Training Polishing Videos — Concrete Training Stamping/Texturing Training Videos — Business Training Management Videos — Concrete Training Countertops Training Training Toll Blending Services Blending Toll Blending Solvent — Liquid Based Products Blending Services Toll Water — Liquid Blending Based Products Blending Services Toll — Private Labeling Toll Blending Services Blending Toll — Dry Cement Powder Products S S S S S S S S 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE BUYER’S 2010/11 S S S S ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative ecorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete ecorative oncrete Texturing Tool & Supply S oncrete Solutions Inc. S oncrete Solutions Inc. S oncrete Solutions Inc. S omething Better Co. S uper Stone Inc. uper Stone Inc. lite Crete Systems lite Crete Systems he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S he Stamp Store Inc. S Super Stone Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Proline Concrete Tools Proline Concrete Tools S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative MT of Supply Concrete Decorative Proline Concrete Tools The Stamp Store Inc. S S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concretech D Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concretech D T Butterfield Inc. Color Jungle Concrete S C Butterfield Inc. Color Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Inc. Supply Concrete Decorative Butterfield Inc. Color Jungle Concrete C Super Stone Inc. C MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Butterfield Inc. Color Jungle Concrete Decorative Concrete Supply of MT of Supply Concrete Decorative E Butterfield Inc. Color Jungle Concrete C INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Products Proline Concrete Tools L.M. Scofield Company T INNOTECH Decorative Concrete Products Proline Concrete Tools L.M. Scofield Company SomethingBetter Co. S T 110 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net | May/June 2010 110 | BUYER’S GUIDE | www.ConcreteDecor.net Texturing Tools — Vertical — Vertical Tools Texturing Stamps Pattern Texturing Tools — Tools Texturing Dome Stamps Truncated Texturing Tools — Tampers Tools Texturing Texturing Tools — Seamless Tools Texturing Skins Texture Texturing Tools — Pattern — Pattern Tools Texturing (overlays) Stamps PRODUCT INDEX 2010/11 BUYER’S GUIDE PRODUCT INDEX Trowels — Smoothers Vertical Overlays Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S V (Cementitious) — High- W build Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Vacuums — Dry Wall Forms (see Forms) Midwest Rake Company LLC All in Concrete LLC S The Stamp Store Inc. SConcrete Countertop Specialties S Concrete Earth Waterprooﬁ ng Systems/ Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Trowels — Swimming Pool Membranes Kretus Group SElite Crete Systems (long-shank) Concrete Earth M3 Technologies Inc. Something Better Co. S Crown Polymers LLC Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Quest Building Products SThe Stamp Store Inc. S WerkMaster Decorative Concrete Supply of MT S Trowels — Swimming Pool Vertical Overlays Dur-A-Flex Inc. (short-shank) Vacuums — Filters (HEPA) (Cementitious) — The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Stampable/Carvable Vexcon Chemicals Trowels — Walking Edgers M3 Technologies Inc. Butterfield Color Inc. Westcoat WerkMaster Concrete Earth Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Waxes — Countertop Vacuums — Self-cleaning Concrete Jungle SMaintenance The Stamp Store Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S All in Concrete LLC S Trowels — Walking All in Concrete LLC SThe Contractor Source S Groovers Kretus Group SDecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Countertop Specialties S Kut-Rite Elite Crete Systems Concrete Earth Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Quest Building Products SThe Stamp Store Inc. SDecorative Concrete Supply Inc. S The Stamp Store Inc. S WerkMaster Sure Crete Design Products M3 Technologies Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. S Vacuums — Shrouds, Vertical Overlays Surface 519 U Muzzles (Cementitious) — Thin-set All in Concrete LLC S Waxes — Countertop Concrete Earth Treatment Underlayment (self- Alpha Professional Tools leveling) — Calcium Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Countertop Specialties S Elite Crete Systems Concrete Earth Aluminate Cement Dust Collection Products Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Dependable Floor Products Inc. Kretus Group SVertical Overlays (Polymer) M3 Technologies Inc. Westcoat Kut-Rite All in Concrete LLC SThe Stamp Store Inc. S Quest Building Products S Z-Counterform Underlayment (self- BOLDStone leveling) — Cementitious The Stamp Store Inc. SConcrete Earth Waxes — Floor Vacuums — Wet Crown Polymers LLC Maintenance Concrete Earth Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S All in Concrete LLC S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Elite Crete Systems Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S M3 Technologies Inc. The Stamp Store Inc. S Dependable Floor Products Inc. Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Vacuums — Wet & Dry Kretus Group S Vertical Overlays (Polymer) Kemiko Decorative & Industrial Quest Building Products SAlpha Professional Tools — Thin-set Coatings Surface 519 Concrete Countertop Specialties S BOLDStone M3 Technologies Inc. Westcoat Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Crown Polymers LLC The Stamp Store Inc. S M3 Technologies Inc. Elite Crete Systems Surface Koatings Inc. Underlayment (self- WerkMaster Triple-S Chemicals leveling) — Epoxy Vibratory Equipment — Vapor Barriers — Concrete Abatron Inc. Modular (gas) Surface Polymer Crown Polymers LLC Metal Forms Corp. Z Westcoat Crown Polymers LLC Dependable Floor Products Inc. Vibratory Equipment Zip Strip (see also Control Underlayment (self- Dur-A-Flex Inc. — Tables Joints) leveling) — Gypsum Elite Crete Systems Armcon Molds USA Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S Concrete Earth Vapor Barriers — Subgrade Vinyl Chips (see also Epoxy Westcoat Films/Membranes (see also (base)) Waterprooﬁ ng) Concrete Earth All in Concrete LLC SConcrete Solutions Inc. S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply S Crown Polymers LLC Decorative Concrete Supply Inc. S L & D Enterprises S One Day Floors The Stamp Store Inc. S

Red listing indicates current advertiser | S indicates supplier May/June 2010 | www.ConcreteDecor.net | BUYER’S GUIDE | 111 Final Pour Photos courtesy of Nick Relampagos Future Lounge ere’s another great idea made chair at the Buddy Rhodes Concrete jig that I made and came up with an Hpossible by decorative concrete: a Products booth during both shows. average on seat, back, thigh and overall lounge chair that suns itself. Let’s let Relampagos tell his story: length. Next were the angles of the chair This sleek S-curve, cast by Nick “While we were talking about upcoming — for this I went to my favorite lounge Relampagos using glass-fi ber reinforced shows, Buddy asked if I had any new chair and baselined those angles for this concrete, is embedded with radiant designs that were coming up and asked lounge chair. heating. Just turn it on and it gently if I wanted to display it. I always had “While at World of Concrete, we warms you from beneath as the sun envisioned my own designed lounge brought down a fi nished lounge chair, shines down from above. chair and told him about it. which was displayed at the Buddy Like other fi ne fi nished GFRC “There were already a few concrete Rhodes booth, and I made another one pieces, the chair offers a surface that is lounge chair designs out, but most of at the Artistry in Decorative Concrete smooth and pleasant to touch. Unlike them sit on the ground. I wanted mine demo area. At the end of the show, the some GFRC furniture, it’s not cold well elevated so I created the base for it. My lounge chair that we brought and the after the sun comes up. second idea was that I wanted it heated, one that we made were both sold.” If the chair looks familiar, you so I added the radiant heat. The elevated More good fortune was in store for might be one of the hundreds who base was a perfect location for the heater Relampagos. Buddy Rhodes Concrete relaxed on it at either this year’s World controller. Products now sells his fi berglass chair of Concrete or Concrete Decor Show and “The most important issue was the mold. The company has already shipped Decorative Concrete Spring Training. overall design and fi t. I concentrated molds to Canada and Europe. Another Relampagos, who owns It’s Concrete!, on angles that were tight rather than potential customer hopes to cast 50 based in Hayward, Calif., enjoys a curvy — it had to look good as well of the lounge chairs for a resort in close working relationship with Buddy as fi t good. I took measurements of Mexico. Rhodes, which led to his exhibiting his different-sized people sitting on a seat ˛ www.itsconcrete.com

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