Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001

Vol. 1 No. 2 – Summer 2001

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Events & Recognition by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Once the general public realized there could be more to concrete than broom finishes and exposed aggregate, they wanted it; contractors and suppliers hurried to meet the demand.

Personal Safety Gear on a Concrete Construction Job Site

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Safety by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The concrete has cured for at least 28 days, the surface has been cleaned thoroughly, and the contractor is ready to start applying the acid stain. Or, is he? Did he prepare to do the job safely? Is he wearing the proper personal protection?

In situations where a concrete slab has cracked, spalled or aged, cementitious overlayments can provide a solution, when compared to the time-consuming and costly alternative of ripping out the hard slab and pouring new concrete.

Self-Leveling Concrete Overlays: An Aesthetic, Cost Efficient Alternative

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Self-levelers offer interior spaces unlimited design possibilities, fast! Through the use of integral colors, dry-shake color hardeners and similar products, fresh concrete need no longer be gray, monotone and drab looking.

Overlapping Concrete Texture Skins Produces that Natural Look

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Stamping & Texturing Concrete by Dave Cagle Comments are Disabled

Producing concrete that mimics natural stones is art in a cementatious medium and overlapping texture skins is one of the crucial techniques. Completely counter to the precise alignment of stamps, skins must be placed randomly so their impressions imitate the irregular looks of natural stone materials.

Deeply Penetrating Pigment Water Repellent Sealer / Stain – Acryl Pen

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Concrete Sealers Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Surfaces are protected from discoloration caused by air pollution and the damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles, carbonation, graf?ti, and pedestrian and vehicular-borne substances.

Sales and Marketing Techniques for Decorative Concrete Contractors

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Business & Technology by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

Learning the necessary skills required for this type of concrete work produces high-quality results! Concrete Decor shares some. It’s one of the truest and simplest maxims in the world of business: You won’t be successful if people don’t know about you.

Using Concrete Texture Skins to Increase Your Profit

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Stamping & Texturing Concrete by Dave Cagle Comments are Disabled

Planned carefully, skins will make your job a distinguished work of art. New-and profitable-tricks can be learned by old dogs, including concrete and contractors. Texture skins and color release chemicals are changing the look of concrete.

Mesmerizing water based stained concrete floor with geometric styling in a shopping center food court.

Concrete Stains, Let Good Looks Shine Through

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Robin Suttell Comments are Disabled

A painted concrete surface is just that — an opaque painted surface. Staining doesn’t deliver a specific color because it is a reactionary process. The concrete itself actually gives you the final look. Depending on how old the concrete is and the condition it is in when you start out can make a lot of difference.

Manufacturer Profile of Scofield Co.

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Special Features by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The recognition of the name L. M. Scofield comes from more than 85 years in the industry, creating high standards for products that form a virtually unlimited menu for coloring and texturing concrete.

Acryl-Pen – Water Repellent Concrete Sealer & Stain

Vol. 1 No. 2 - Summer 2001 Concrete Sealers Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Enliven exterior concrete with brilliant color and lasting protection with Acryl Pen, a premier stain and sealer for broom-finished or textured concrete.