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Stamping concrete is a process of stretching the surface of the hardening concrete to create a unique indented pattern/texture on an otherwise ?at surface.
Use of various colors produce a more two dimensional (or realistic) look. They help to blend concrete to the environment or distinguish it from other construction materials.
Unlike a chalk line, the tape always provides a visible line to follow. Scoring tape extends between two points and adhere’s firmly to the surface. Once the tape is in place, simply following the black line with the saw to produce a clean, straight line.
The concrete has cured for at least 28 days, the surface has been cleaned thoroughly, and the contractor is ready to start applying the acid stain. Or, is he? Did he prepare to do the job safely? Is he wearing the proper personal protection?
Self-levelers offer interior spaces unlimited design possibilities, fast! Through the use of integral colors, dry-shake color hardeners and similar products, fresh concrete need no longer be gray, monotone and drab looking.
Once the general public realized there could be more to concrete than broom finishes and exposed aggregate, they wanted it; contractors and suppliers hurried to meet the demand.
Enliven exterior concrete with brilliant color and lasting protection with Acryl Pen, a premier stain and sealer for broom-finished or textured concrete.
The recognition of the name L. M. Scofield comes from more than 85 years in the industry, creating high standards for products that form a virtually unlimited menu for coloring and texturing concrete.
Silverback Sealants (www.sbsealants.com) offers a complete line of colored concrete sealants that may be applied over original colors for restoration projects. The sealants come in kits that contain clear acrylic, epoxy, or polyurethane (factory adjusted to gloss requirements) and 1 of over 600 colors of tint.
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