The Crack-Chaser Blade from Pearl Abrasive Company was designed for more efficient cleaning, routing and repairing of cracks in concrete. The diamond segments are sintered to the core in a V-shaped pattern, leaving a clean groove for filling.
Vol. 1 No. 1 – February 2001
Color Your World with Integrally Colored Concrete
Choosing integrally colored concrete offers lasting color and design options with the right materials, tools and techniques.
Decorative Concrete Techniques – Cleaning and Resealing Exposed Aggregate
Exposed aggregate is a common theme around many backyard swimming pools, and it’s often a gorgeous accent to poolside appeal. How to clean exposed aggregate concrete.
Ask Concrete Decor: Acid Staining, Powder Release Agents and More
Need to have a decorative concrete question answered? Ask it!
I am new to acid staining and would like to know the best floor prep for staining on old and new concrete?
Transform Your World of Concrete with Metal Plating
Amidst a myriad of decorative coatings for concrete, PlateAll Metal Coating emerges. PlateAll can transform a rather ordinary concrete surface into one that resembles solid cast metal with many of its attributes.
Brushing up on your Concrete Finishing Techniques
With integrally colored concrete, color problems are frequently the result of poor ?nishing techniques. Tips for finishing integrally colored concrete.
The Torpedo Groover for Concrete Control Joints
The Torpedo Groover from SLIP INDUSTRIES is a 56” long, machine tooled, high grade aluminum groover. This groover cuts an initial straight control joint 1½” deep in freshly placed concrete every time.
Diamond Engraving Pin for Concrete that Fits a Dremel
The concrete engraving pin by Star Diamond is a solid (not coated) diamond segment ¼” in diameter by 1” long diamond router on an 1/8” shank.
Basics of Concrete Overlays
After the existing substrate is properly cleaned and prepared, apply a self-leveling overlay. If desired saw cut, "grout lines" into the concrete overlay. Apply the your choice of stain. Remove excess stain and neutralize the surface before sealing it.
Decorative Concrete Techniques – A New Way to Throw Concrete Color Release
How many times have you wished there was a better way to throw the powder release agent down before stamping… besides by the handful? Well, here’s another way. How to throw color release onto concrete with a brush.
