Susan M. Brimo-Cox Concrete Decor

Author: Susan M. Brimo-Cox

Should I Thin My Concrete Sealer?

Concrete Sealers Vol. 5 No. 3 - June/July 2005 by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Is thinning a sealer recommended? The obvious answer is “no.” Anytime you alter a sealer’s formulation you risk affecting its performance — not to mention voiding any stated warranty.

Getting Started in the Business of Decorative Concrete Curbing

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 5 No. 2 - April/May 2005 by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

The market for residential curbing is growing by leaps and bounds. It can be a profitable niche for a concrete contractor.

How to Choose the Right Concrete Overlay

Vol. 5 No. 1 - February/March 2005 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Things to consider when choosing from the ever-growing array of options. Be sure to match product attributes with the substrate and the desired outcome.

Concrete Overlay Options

Vol. 5 No. 1 - February/March 2005 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

As you look at some of the more commonly used overlay products, you can get a better sense of what might work best for your project. Lee Tizard, vice president of Floric Polytech Inc., offers this snapshot look at some overlay options.

Tips for Using Water Reducers in Concrete Work

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 4 No. 6 - December 2004/January 2005 Concrete Countertops by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Contractors working in decorative concrete can often benefit from the use of water reducers. Here’s a look at two types of decorative concrete work and how water reducers can make the job easier and improve the finished product.

The Magic of Water Reducers in Concrete

Vol. 4 No. 6 - December 2004/January 2005 Concrete Placing by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

You may be enjoying the benefits of water reducers whether you know it or not. Tony Schlagbaum, group product line manager at DeGussa Admixtures Inc. in Cleveland, estimates that 70 percent to 80 percent — maybe as high as 90 percent — of concrete mixes contain some form of water reducer

Precast Concrete Countertops: Forms, Mixes, Tools and Finishes

Vol. 4 No. 5 - October/November 2004 Concrete Countertops by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Concrete countertop productionfalls into two general categories: cast-in-place and precast countertops. Here we will explore various techniques used in precasting concrete countertops.

Cast-in-Place Concrete Countertops: Forms, Mixes, Tools and Finishes

Vol. 4 No. 4 - August/September 2004 Concrete Countertops by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

As demand for concrete countertops grows, concrete contractors and artists have been honing their techniques to produce concrete countertops. Countertops fall into two general categories: cast-in-place and precast and projects can call for either application.

Stenciled concrete pathway leads to entryway and has a red colored border.

Stenciling Fresh Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Vol. 4 No. 3 - June/July 2004 Concrete Placing by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Stenciling gives a more detailed and realistic finish to fresh concrete than stamping. And there are other advantages to stenciling, as well.

Experts share some “whys” and “hows” for using stencils on fresh concrete.

Thinset Terrazzos Open More Doors for Terrazzo Use

Vol. 4 No. 2 - April/May 2004 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

In indoor applications, terrazzo has a ground and polished surface that lends itself to creative design. The use of divider strips allows the material to be mixed in different colors and applied in a process similar to paint-by-number, so you can incorporate designs, logos, borders and just about anything.