Rio Grande Co to hold Akrotique training class

Rio Grande Co will be holding a special training class for installation of Omega’s AkroTique finish. AkroTique is a pigmented acrylic sealer designed to create a rustic, mottled finish similar to the timeless beauty of century old plaster. AkroTique offers an “Old World” look that does not take a lifetime to create. We invite you to reserve your space for one of the training classes that has been set up by giving an

RSVP to Vince Mattei at (303) 218-6362 or

vmattei@riograndeco.co

There will be two classes held on

April 20th, 2010. The first will start at 8:00am and go to 11:00am. The second will start at 1:00pm and go to 4:00pm.

We are excited to offer this training class and hope that you will join us for this innovative training experience.

Top Cast Concrete Surface Retarder

If you can place and finish gray, broom concrete, let Rio Grande Co. show you an Architectural alternative.

With a little help from the staff at Rio Grande Co. you can offer your customer an architectural alternative to plain gray concrete.



Top-Cast by Grace is a breakthrough, easy to use concrete surface retarder. Unlike conventional retarders Top-Cast does not need to be covered with plastic or timed. There is no special equipment or training needed.
When used on integrally colored concrete or plain gray Top-Cast offers a comprehensive range of effects from a light acid wash or sand blast up to full depth exposure of 1-1/4” aggregate


Placing and finishing guidelines.
• When using Top-Cast a 6 sack mix is recommended to achieve correct etch (564 lbs cement)
• Mix design will typically contain approximately a 50/50 ratio of coarse to fine aggregate.
• Concrete should be placed between a 4” to 5” slump
• Finishing should be similar to broomed concrete

• When surface is smooth, free of bleed water and firm enough to normally be broomed, Top-Cast should be applied. Application should be earlier versus later.
• Concrete surface must be free of trowel marks or they will show up later

• Apply Top-Cast between 200 to 300 sq. ft. per gallon using a normal Chapin type sprayer
• Once Top-Cast is applied it is not necessary to cover with plastic, unless rainfall is expected before the final wash
• Depending on temperature and setting characteristics of the mix design, Top-Cast can be removed in 4 to 24 hours after application.

• Depending on time of removal a water hose and stiff broom can be used, pressure washer or floor scrubber also work well.

Finish off the job with a high quality sealer. You have a Architectural finish for a few pennies more then a broomfinsh!


The following video is very informative;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xAeq1MAJS8


You can also contact;
Jake Hahn (303)210-9556
AJ Fox (303)901-3068
Or Rio Grande (303)825-2211

Tyvek Installer Certification program well attended

Rio Grande Co hosted RW Specialties/Tyvek and 34 customers representing General Contractors, Owners, and Subcontractors, in a special Tyvek Installer Certification class. This class was held on Thursday February 25th in the Rio Grande Co. Training Center. We were very pleased to have Jim Holt, Tim Gleason, and Herman Lopez, all Tyvek Specialists along with Susanne Griffin, Dupont Regional Manager with us as our trainers. TheDuPont Weatherization Systems Commercial Certified Installer program helps contractors provide superior service and support for general contractors and architects when it comes to installing Dupont Weatherization System products. This comprehensive training program gives you the opportunity to learn installation methods and increase your safety knowledge. Support is offered by DuPont in national print and online advertising in trade publications. Attendees were taught mores about the 10-Year limited Warranty from DuPont and the DuPont Weatherization Systems Certified Installer Marketing Kit that includes advertising and sales materials. All attendees were given a test at the end our our training session to complete their certification. We are happy to report that all the members of this training session were extremely attentive and were able to pass the test. We were able to have a quick bite to eat together four lunch as the program ended at noon and everyone departed back to their various job sites and offices. We are thankful for the participation of all the Rio Grande Co staff as well as RW Specialties staff that helped to make this such a tremendous success. We are grateful to have this kind of support from our vendor partners. Thanks to all the customers that took time out of their busy schedules to come a participate in this certification class as well.