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Vol. 11 No. 3 – April 2011

Let’s Be Careful Out There, Mike Miller Talks Safety and Solvents

Safety Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Michael Miller Comments are Disabled

There are clients who will say, “I’d just die for a floor like that!” But, of course, there’s no decorative concrete worth dying for. So, do as I say, and not as I did. Please, be careful out there.

How to Fix Bug Holes in Concrete Countertops in One Step

There are few things more frustrating about making concrete countertops than dealing with bug holes. They seem to always show up and are seemingly just about impossible to fill completely. You think you’ve got them all filled, only to have bug holes show up after final polishing.

Fixing Finishes in Polished Concrete on the Front End

Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

The substrate that is used in a work of art has a lot of control over the finished product. Polished concrete is no different. We have seen the beautiful pictures of floors that show fantastic color, reflectivity and clarity. What we don’t see are the shots of poorly finished column block-outs or spalled control joints that were cut with dull saw blades.

Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame: The 2011 Inductees

Events & Recognition Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

The Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame was established to honor individuals and companies who have gone beyond the call of duty to help promote decorative concrete as a thriving business and a constantly evolving art form. These individuals’ achievements and their commitment to excellence and innovation have helped the decorative concrete industry grow.

Cracked Mud Seamless Skin from Proline Concrete Tools

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Tools & Equipment Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Proline Concrete Tools receives a lot of requests for custom stamps, but rarely do the patterns end up turning into a nationwide trend.

Back in early 1990s, the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park wanted to emulate cracked mud found in the Serengeti Desert and Proline was up to the task.

Cracked Mud Seamless Skin from Brickform

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

When Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida wanted to create a new ride inspired by the popular Disney-Pixar movie “A Bug’s Life,” the theme park called on Brickform, a division of Solomon Colors Inc., to create a seamless texture skin representative of a dry lakebed. That was nearly one decade ago.

When Sealers on Polished Concrete Cause Problems

Concrete Polishing Concrete Sealers Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by David Padgett Comments are Disabled

Is the solution to polished concrete maintenance educating the customer on proper procedures, or is it developing better sealers to provide the customer?

An Artisan’s Tale on How He Made Rocketown’s Skateboard Steps

Concrete Countertops Precast Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Jason Geiser Comments are Disabled

After an afternoon spent walking around the Rocketown campus, Jason Geiser and his team saw a great opportunity to not only enhance the area but also showcase the unlimited possibilities of concrete.

An Orange and Brown High-sheen Acid-stained Concrete Garage Floor

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

In 2005, race-car driver Dan Wheldon received the first-place title at the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race (also known as the Indy 500) and, along with it, the 2005 Indy 500 Pace Car, a new Corvette convertible.

How Joining Forces with Other Construction Companies Can Boost Your Bottom Line

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

You basically have two ways to make more money in decorative concrete — you can increase sales or reduce the cost of doing business. Businesses in times like these have a tendency to become paralyzed when becoming proactive would be the best option. One good way to become proactive is to consider a team approach.