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No doubt, 2020 will be a year for the history books. Still, decorative concrete contractors must muster some sense of new hope and start gearing up for 2021. Each one of us must choose how we want to plan and prepare. And a 2021 marketing plan is the right place […]
After discovering adhesive, stop for a moment to wisely plan your next steps. Figuring out if the adhesive is hard and not tacky — or somewhat soft and a bit sticky — is crucial! It is imperative to determine this before removing adhesive from concrete. As soon as you discover […]
Featuring architectural concrete of utmost quality, three pavilions exquisitely extend the presence of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Aptly called The Reach, the inviting trio in Washington, D.C., consists of the Welcome, Skylight and River pavilions. “The buildings are strikingly white,” says Yvonne Nelson, then the formwork manager […]
Seagrave Coatings Corporation, the noted manufacturer of coatings for aerospace, industrial and furniture products, has invented Plextone Liquid Chips. Plextone Liquid Chips are a revolutionary game-changer that is vastly superior to traditional vinyl chips. The genesis of the of this system occurred when Seagrave Coatings Corporation became aware that the […]
How much overlap is needed when grinding, honing and polishing? And how do we find a concrete grinder’s sweet spot? These questions refer to the process of making consecutive passes when processing a bonded abrasive polished concrete (BAPC) floor. Truth be told, all concrete will show and tell us the […]
Concrete Countertop Solutions Inc., creators of the Z Counterform and Z Poolform Systems will now be stocking and selling a revolutionary new product from HIDE Skimmer Covers. HIDE Covers are designed to have any surface material installed into the cover. This enables it to blend into the landscape, creating both […]
What are homeowners to do when they tire of a cracked concrete patio? Well, the expensive route involves tearing it out and replacing it. But there’s a better, more economical solution that will yield lasting results. Have the patio stenciled. When properly placed, random stone stencils on patios can work […]
Ever since W.R. Meadows launched Decra-Seal Natural in 2018, it secured a unique niche in the penetrating concrete sealer category. The sealer, designed especially for decorative concrete applications, both enhances concrete’s color and repels water. “Without putting a wet look on concrete, it pops the color,” says Jim Becker, product […]
The American Concrete Institute has named the 2020 ACI award winners for Excellence in Concrete Construction. They were honored Oct. 26 during the Institute’s Virtual Concrete Convention. Taking the highest honor was the Kennedy Center expansion project in Washington, D.C. This expansion project, known as The Reach, includes three new […]
