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Ask Concrete Decor: Acid Staining, Powder Release Agents and More

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Need to have a decorative concrete question answered? Ask it!

I am new to acid staining and would like to know the best floor prep for staining on old and new concrete?

Decorative Concrete Techniques – A New Way to Throw Concrete Color Release

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Tips & How-Tos Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

How many times have you wished there was a better way to throw the powder release agent down before stamping… besides by the handful? Well, here’s another way. How to throw color release onto concrete with a brush.

Crack Chaser Blade in 4 in diameter and there is an arbor for all popular right angle grinders.

Pearl Abrasive Concrete Crack-Chaser Blade

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Tools & Equipment by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Crack-Chaser Blade from Pearl Abrasive Company was designed for more efficient cleaning, routing and repairing of cracks in concrete. The diamond segments are sintered to the core in a V-shaped pattern, leaving a clean groove for filling.

Cleaning exposed aggregate on a pool deck with Surface Gel Tek Profiler

Decorative Concrete Techniques – Cleaning and Resealing Exposed Aggregate

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Exposed aggregate is a common theme around many backyard swimming pools, and it’s often a gorgeous accent to poolside appeal. How to clean exposed aggregate concrete.

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Brushing up on your Concrete Finishing Techniques

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Tips & How-Tos by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

With integrally colored concrete, color problems are frequently the result of poor ?nishing techniques. Tips for finishing integrally colored concrete.

Diamond Engraving Pin for Concrete that Fits a Dremel

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Tools & Equipment by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The concrete engraving pin by Star Diamond is a solid (not coated) diamond segment ¼” in diameter by 1” long diamond router on an 1/8” shank.

Basics of Concrete Overlays

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

After the existing substrate is properly cleaned and prepared, apply a self-leveling overlay. If desired saw cut, "grout lines" into the concrete overlay. Apply the your choice of stain. Remove excess stain and neutralize the surface before sealing it.

The Torpedo Groover for Concrete Control Joints

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Tools & Equipment by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Torpedo Groover from SLIP INDUSTRIES is a 56” long, machine tooled, high grade aluminum groover. This groover cuts an initial straight control joint 1½” deep in freshly placed concrete every time.