Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011

Vol. 11 No. 1 – January 2011

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Gets the Decorative Concrete Treatment

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

Greg Hryniewicz isn’t a man who sits around and says “better luck next time.”

The general contractor to whom he submitted a proposal for a flooring job at a Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in White Marsh, Md., was not awarded the contract.

Flatwork Restoration of the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

Concrete Repair & Restoration Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

After 15 years of heavy tourist traffic along Las Vegas Boulevard, one of the first seamless texture projects in Las Vegas was ready for a facelift.

Wow Factor Achieved on Cleveland Cavaliers Team Shop Floor

Concrete Coatings Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

If someone wanted to prove that decorative concrete is the ideal way to create a show-stopping floor, mentioning the Cleveland Cavaliers Team Shop would be a great way to do it.

When Contractors Assume the Role of a Design Consultant

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Howard Jancy, CSI, CDT Comments are Disabled

Savvy contractors can gain greater project input and can secure more work for their companies by becoming involved with design professionals during the early stages of project design.

Understanding Water in Regards to Concrete Countertops

Concrete Countertops Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

There are some important, key factors that can help you be more successful with your concrete countertops. Here I will discuss a fundamental ingredient: water. We’ve all worked with concrete and water, but working with a material isn’t the same as knowing how it works.

Three-Headed Planetary Grinder Great For Small Jobs

Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Flex North America Inc., a tool manufacturer with a history dating back to 1922, has built a presence in the decorative concrete industry with its selection of German-made grinders, polishers, grinding discs and concrete mixers.

The Nanotechnology Trend in Decorative Concrete: Hype or Reality?

Concrete Coatings Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Nanotechnology is everywhere. It seems to be the new buzzword in the decorative concrete industry. Now, nanotechnology has become the magic ingredient in any number of sealers, coatings and stains. I This article explores exactly what nanotechnology is and what benefits it brings to the decorative industry.

The Home Planned for the “Concrete Nation” TV Show

Building with Concrete Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Dave Berry Comments are Disabled

Imagine building your dream home. All of the right elements are in place: hardwood floors, granite countertops, marble tile in the bathrooms and kitchen, exterior brick siding, flagstone pool deck, rock retaining walls and exposed aggregate driveway. Now imagine taking that plan and replacing all those elements with concrete.

Settling on a Design For Your Job Ahead of Time

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

You don’t need me to tell you how tough today’s market is for contractors, and few will disagree that the ball is in our customers’ court. Razor-thin margins allow no room for error in one of the many things we used to pay little attention to.

Lifelong Flatwork Finisher Finds Talent in Decorative Concrete

Featured Contractor Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Starting a business is a challenging process no matter what the circumstances, but starting a business at 19 years old, while holding down two other jobs and working on a degree? Now that’s a challenge.