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From Faded to Fabulous Museum of Art Updates Exterior Concrete

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 12 No. 5 - July 2012 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

The Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale likes to say “there is always something new and different at the Museum,” but until recently, that claim did not apply to the building’s exterior.

Revive Color Refresher from L. M. Scofield Co.

It’s a fact we have to face — everything ages. And colored concrete is not immune. Sometimes it fades to a soft, mellow color, but often it just becomes dull and lifeless. Or worse, later repairs and additions don’t match.

Eastern Washington Themed Playground Uses Concrete to Enhance Experience

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Placing Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Steelhead trout rivers, bear dens, salmon runs, bighorn sheep ledges, Jurassic fossils – all hallmarks of eastern Washington state. All available for touching, climbing, wading and digging at the Discovery Playground in Mirabeau Point Park, maintained by the City of Spokane Valley, Washington.

Utility and Beauty Come Together with Sandscape Texture System by Bomanite

Concrete Placing Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

The Sandscape Texture system manufactured and sold by Bomanite is a happy union of utility and beauty. Its usefulness lies in its slip resistance and high durability. Its beauty lies in its consistency and attractive color possibilities.

Hand rollers for concrete to make the appearance of a rock salt finish.

Salting your Concrete Slab

Tips & How-Tos Tools & Equipment Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

To get the look, Ralston scattered rock salt here and there on the fresh pour, along with drops of retardant. Photo courtesy of Simple Solutions/Salt Roller Inc. Tom Ralston, president of Tom Ralston Concrete, Santa Cruz, Calif., has a client who requested worn, craggy-looking concrete for his bathroom, fireplace and […]

Concrete that Smells Delicious

Concrete Countertops Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Aggregates that glow and sparkle. Scented concrete. Salted concrete. Cremated ashes in concrete … Just some of the out-there options that are only offered by this industry.

Scent, Inlays, and Human Cremains, All in one Concrete Countertop

Concrete Countertops Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Concrete artisans are adept at dovetailing different techniques to amplify the impact of their finished work. Bill Kulish, owner of Quintechs LLC in Wilmington, Del., had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity last year to combine a couple of the special effects described in this feature (and a couple that aren’t) in a highly personal kitchen counter.

Unique Challenges of using UV-Cured Concrete Coatings

Concrete Coatings Concrete Countertops Vol. 10 No. 6 - August/September 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Coatings that cure when exposed to ultraviolet light pose unique challenges for artisans and contractors, but the performance and cure speed of these materials may make them worth it.

How Concrete Contractors Handle Maintenance

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Maintenance Vol. 10 No. 5 - July 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Picking the right sealer. Teaching the client. Selling a plan. Contractors have several ways to make sure their projects — their calling cards — stay maintained, durable and looking great.

Think about what happens to a kitchen counter every day. People splash acids on it. They spill things that stain it. They chop and slice on it. They set hot pots and dishes down on it. And they clean and clean and clean it with water and chemicals and green scrub-pads

Defending Against Stains and Scratches with Concrete Countertop Sealers

Concrete Sealers Concrete Countertops Counter Culture - Spring 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Think about what happens to a kitchen counter every day. People splash acids on it. They spill things that stain it. They chop and slice on it. They set hot pots and dishes down on it. And they clean and clean and clean it with water and chemicals and green scrub-pads