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Add Decorative Drainage to Your Concrete Services

Vol. 4 No. 1 - February/March 2004 Concrete Placing by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

From trench drains to catch basins and grates, here’s what you need to keep standing water off your outside projects.

How to Learn the Basics of Stamping Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 4 No. 1 - February/March 2004 by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Want to get in on the action of stamping concrete? Here’s what you need to know to get started.

Tips and Techniques for Stamping Concrete Overlays

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Tips & How-Tos Vol. 3 No. 6 - December/January 2004 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Stamped overlays are a versatile solution for many flooring needs. Experts share their tips for success.

Concrete Countertops: When Are They the Right Choice for your Customer?

Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 Concrete Countertops by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Concrete countertops are more than a trend. As more and more homeowners and designers specify concrete countertops in new homes and in remodeling projects, concrete is making a permanent place for itself as a material of choice for countertops across the country.

Epoxy Aggregate Systems for Decorative Toppings

Vol. 3 No. 4 - August/September 2003 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Generally, epoxy-aggregate systems fall into two broad categories: porous and nonporous — also called “open” and “closed” systems. The porous systems use epoxy-pebble mortar. The nonporous systems include terrazzo systems, troweled epoxy mortars and broadcast epoxy systems.

From Concrete Mountains to Concrete Mine Shafts

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Near Lake Tahoe, a 24-foot tall mountain gushing numerous waterfalls, pools, and a meandering stream winding through the grounds. On the side of the mountain you can see an old, abandoned mineshaft with a rusted railcar on the siding. Birds fly from tree branch to streamside as water gently splashes over rocks. It certainly looks and sounds real, but it’s not.

Keep Concrete Work Beautiful by Choosing the Correct Concrete Sealer

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Concrete Sealers by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Match the sealer to the job, and let your work shine! Concrete sealers help protect and beautify concrete work. But choosing the right one from a bewildering assortment of products is not always easy. Making the best selection depends on several factors: the application, desired aesthetics and maintenance requirements. Knowing the basics can help you make the right choice for each project.

polymer-modified cement floor in a geometric bright pattern

A Primer on Polymer Cement: An In-Depth Look at the Basics

Vol. 3 No. 2 - April/May 2003 Concrete Placing by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

The use of polymer-modified cement products in the decorative concrete industry is common practice. Unfortunately, these products are also commonly misunderstood. What they are, how they work, what they do — “There are a lot of misconceptions about polymers,” observes Stan Stratton, director of technology development at L.M. Scofield’s West […]

Warm up to the opportunities with radiant floor heating

Vol. 3 No. 1 - February/March 2003 Concrete Placing by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Radiant heat delivers warmth without ducts and registers; heats evenly, in an energy-efficient manner; and is silent. There are hydronic (hot water) and electric systems.

Henry Mercer’s Concrete Castles Instruct, Inspire and Amaze

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Building with Concrete by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Describing Henry Chapman Mercer’s home, Fonthill, as a castle may be a misnomer. There is no surrounding wall or moat to keep out the unruly peasants or faraway invaders. Nonetheless, Fonthill is so full of treasures — of every conceivable kind — that anything less than “castle” seems inappropriate.