The oldest methods of adding glitter to concrete are shiny aggregates – mica, glass, bits of mirror and so forth. More recent additives include silica carbide, spar, and "pixie dust" made of small glass beads.
Vol. 10 No. 7 – October 2010
Hotel & Resort Design Ideas using Decorative Concrete
Check in and check out three examples of decorative concrete at its finest, in Georgia, Tennessee and California.
An Introduction to UV Curing Equipment for Concrete Coatings
An engineer for a manufacturer of machines that use ultraviolet light to cure coatings explains equipment options for contractors.
Basic Building Blocks of Polishing Concrete
Identifying some of the basic building blocks of polishing and examine them in terms of “myth” or “accurate perception.”
Scent, Inlays, and Human Cremains, All in one Concrete Countertop
Concrete artisans are adept at dovetailing different techniques to amplify the impact of their finished work. Bill Kulish, owner of Quintechs LLC in Wilmington, Del., had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity last year to combine a couple of the special effects described in this feature (and a couple that aren’t) in a highly personal kitchen counter.
Concrete Decor Publisher Letter: October 2010
If you haven’t started, now is a good time to set the wheels in motion. It’s only a hunch, but I believe we are all in for a healthier year ahead businesswise.
Concrete that Smells Delicious
Aggregates that glow and sparkle. Scented concrete. Salted concrete. Cremated ashes in concrete … Just some of the out-there options that are only offered by this industry.
