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Picking a Power Trowel

Tools & Equipment Vol. 5 No. 1 - February/March 2005 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

The type of equipment you use should reflect careful consideration of the surface you’re working on and the region you live in.

Solving Color Problems in Concrete

Vol. 4 No. 6 - December 2004/January 2005 Staining & Coloring Concrete by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Colored concrete is beautiful, but laying it down can be an ugly business. So many things can go wrong — the weather turns, supplies run out unexpectedly, batches of cement vary in shade. Getting decent results often means spending hours or days compensating for circumstance.

Making Money with Decorative Concrete Curbing

Vol. 4 No. 4 - August/September 2004 Business & Technology Concrete Placing by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

When it comes to edging that pleases the eye, decorative concrete curbs have no competition.

Railroad ties rot, bender board breaks and brick mortar crumbles. But decorative curbing is permanent.

How To Remove Sealers From Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Vol. 4 No. 3 - June/July 2004 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Concrete Sealers can be removed with mechanical means such as sandblasting or grinding. But for many contractors, it’s a last resort.

This is probably not your favorite way to spend a day, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil.

Acid Staining Concrete Give Floors a One-of-a-Kind Look

Vol. 4 No. 2 - April/May 2004 Staining & Coloring Concrete by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Integral color and color hardener are still the most common ways to tint concrete. But these days, the buzz is all about acid stain. Because the stain is the result of many individual chemical reactions, the tint is uneven — gloriously so. It can contain marbling, mottling and all kinds of variations in the base hue.

Up Close with Versatile Building Products

Vol. 4 No. 1 - February/March 2004 Special Features by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Versatility is the name of the game with Versatile Building Products’ floor and decking products.

Concrete Release Agents: Liquid or Powder?

Vol. 3 No. 6 - December/January 2004 Concrete Placing by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

If you want to impress gullible friends with the glamour and excitement of concrete contracting, tell them you work on a hands-on basis with “release agents.” Only you will know the truth. Release agents are NOT highly trained government operatives who negotiate the exchange of political prisoners. They’re just powders […]

Shot Blasters and Concrete Surface Preparation

Tools & Equipment Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 Surface Preparation by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

A shot blaster is the tool of choice for concrete contractors when prepping a surface. Shot blasting gives the surface a rough profile so coatings and sealers will bond snugly with a floor.

Manufacturer Profile: Miracote

Vol. 3 No. 4 - August/September 2003 Special Features by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

The Miracote story began in the 1930s, when Jack Crossfield developed a way to create coatings that combine natural latex with hydrating cement. Charles Watt and Howard Patch acquired the rights to Crossfield’s patent and, in 1938, established Crossfield Products Corp.

Concrete Color Hardeners – A Dual Purpose Application

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Recipes by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Dry shake hardeners are increasingly popular as coloring agents. Color hardeners are made from cement, sand and pigment, with finishing agents, wetting agents or retardants added to suit manufacturers’ preferences.