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Author: John Strieder
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A look at the pros and cons of liquid and powder releases. When a contractor decides to apply a release agent to a wet concrete surface to keep it from sticking to a stamp, there are two ways to go: liquid or powder. Each has advantages, but each also causes problems.
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We all know there are times when you just can’t get around stamping in cold weather. Here are some helpful hints.
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A head in the clouds is bad for business. Luckily, the Kolleck family does not have that problem. They have focused on floors for six decades, and their business, Seamless Floor Coatings Inc., is successful because of it.
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Lafarge’s Decorative Concrete Products Grace a New Home in British Columbia
Tim Higginson is not just a decorative concrete sales manager, he’s also an enthusiast incorporating many concrete design features both inside and outside of his home.
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