The paint and coatings industry in the UAE is witnessing a notable shift in consumer preferences, with a growing inclination towards eco-friendly paints. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most exciting, dynamic, and challenging market for domestic and global coating producers and suppliers. Known for some of the most iconic architectural marvels, […]
Why is the thickness of the cover a key factor in concrete construction? Today, let’s try to analyze its technical principles and construction essentials, as well as common construction measures and knowledge of common problems and their prevention. I. Technical principles Reinforcing steel corrosion prevention The highly alkaline environment of concrete (pH ≥ 12.5) forms a […]
The topic of the panel discussion will be ‘Investing Financial & Intellectual Capital in An Ever-Changing Market.’ The Eastern Coatings Federation has announced the topic of its panel discussion will be “Investing Financial & Intellectual Capital in An Ever-Changing Market,” which will be held on May 14, 2025 during the Eastern Coatings Show, the largest coatings […]
Tile adhesive Tile adhesive is a mixture composed of cement as the main cementitious material, supplemented by graded aggregates, water retention agents, early strength agents, latex powder and other organic or inorganic admixtures. It is usually mixed with water before use. Compared with ordinary cement mortar, it can greatly improve the bond strength between the […]
Apart from improving the quality of the concrete raw materials and construction techniques, if the strength is found to be insufficient after production, what emergency treatment methods can be used? We will explain them one by one below… 1. Changing external forces There are four ways to reinforce concrete with insufficient strength: direct reinforcement, increasing […]
Cellulose ether is the main admixture in dry-mix mortar products and plays a significant role in their performance and cost. Most of this product is used in building materials. Today, we will talk about: what characteristics can affect the performance of the mortar? And what factors can affect it? 01 Fineness of cellulose ether The […]
Strengthens Global Position of VERIFI® On-the-Way Concrete Management System by Expanding Partnership with Singapore’s Largest Concrete and Cement Supplier CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCP Applied Technologies Inc. (NYSE: GCP), a leading global provider of building product technologies, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Pan-United Concrete Pte Ltd., Singapore’s […]
Today, commercial concrete is widely used. The workability, durability, and strength of concrete have been greatly improved under the control of mixing plants. However, due to the distance of transportation, cement type, admixture, and other reasons, the abnormal setting time of commercial concrete has become a growing concern. 1 Concrete setting time After adding water […]
NIO is a pioneer in the global smart electric vehicle market. BASF Coatings, a leading global supplier of innovative coatings, and NIO, a pioneer in the global smart electric vehicle market, have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) aimed at establishing a strategic partnership to enhance cooperation in the automotive coatings sector. This […]
The crack-resistant mortar process is to use a certain stainless steel tool to press the crack-resistant mortar on top of the insulation board, and then lay the grid cloth to overlap it until the glass fiber cloth is completely hidden. It is a process of using a special mortar to prevent cracks on the wall […]
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