Travel-tested diesel generators, a fleet of polishing machines and a bundle of big-name contracts – all part of how Jeff McCool and his team do decorative concrete in the Deep South.
Author: David Thompson
Moisture Tests in Concrete: Calcium Chloride vs. Relative Humidity
When good floor coatings go bad, moisture is often the culprit.
Even cured concrete can emit enough moisture to blister, cloud or delaminate a coating, especially when a slab with no vapor barrier sits on ground with poor drainage. The manufacturers of overlays, microcoatings, sealers and specialty coatings set moisture tolerance limits for their products.
Add LEED Points by using Recycled Glass Aggregate
From crushed liquor bottles to melted bits and jelly beans, aggregate made from recycled glass is making artisans see green.
Century Old, Elegantly Colored & Polished Concrete Surfaces
Polishing worked wonders when artisans set out to restore an almost-century-old, flaw-riddled floor for a shopping arcade.
One Contractor’s Quest to Rid the World of Ugly Concrete
Even on the thumb tip of northwest Washington state, decorative concrete is making its mark, thanks to this father-son outfit.
Concrete Overlays for Wood Surfaces Create The Ultimate Makeover
Tips for putting a polymer-modified cementitious overlay on top of a wood surface.
How to use Glass as Aggregate in Concrete
If you want concrete that truly sparkles and shines, put some glass in the mix. Glass aggregate can replace part or all of the sand and gravel in concrete, for effects that range from colorful terrazzo, to granite- or marble-like finishes, to concrete that reflects light like a mirror. Glass […]
Concrete Contractor Delivers Through Harsh Weather Conditions
Through snow, rain sleet and hail, this Cleveland contractor still delivered.
Concrete Floor to Dye For
On their own or combined with acid stains, dyes offer color options that allow the imagination to soar. Plus, they can be a lifesaver when your acid staining job goes south.
The Straight Story on Concrete Cracks
Cracks are to concrete what death and taxes are to life — inevitable. But at least cracks can be repaired.
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