Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016

Vol. 16 No. 2 – February/March 2016

Floor Flatness and Levelness Can Severely Affect Polished Concrete Pricing

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Floor flatness (FF) and floor levelness (FL) are measurements by which architects can hold concrete placement contractors accountable and provide a quality control level during the initial placement of concrete slabs.

The Right Coatings for Horizontal Concrete Surfaces

Concrete Coatings Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

It’s a crucial question regarding coatings for horizontal concrete installations and restorations — whether the coating is serving a protective-only mission or protective-decorative function.

Concrete Stamping Enjoys a Resurgence of Popularity

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

With the housing market in recovery, business is looking up for concrete contractors involved with stamping and texturing.

However, it’s not just the residential market that’s driving stamping. Thanks to its low price compared with other outdoor options, more commercial developers are turning to stamped concrete.

New Sculpture Adds Stealth to Art Center in Atlanta

Concrete Art Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The new 33-foot-high sculpture in Atlanta, Georgia’s Midtown Arts Center looks like a metal monolith with sharp edges and stunning curves, but it’s not.

Graphic Designer Moves Into Concrete By Creating Stencils

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Rachel Knigge moved quickly from the art and graphic design world into the concrete realm, and her influence continues to grow as she expands her company.

ACI Lauds Winners of Concrete Construction Awards

Events & Recognition Bridges, Roads & Highways Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The American Concrete Institute recognized the winners of its inaugural Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Awards Gala at the Concrete Convention & Exposition, Nov. 9, 2015, in Denver, Colorado.

World’s Deepest Thermal Swimming Pool is Lined with Faux Rocks

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

A pool in a four-star hotel in Italy gives new meaning to the phrase “deep end.” This pool, known as the Y-40 or “The Deep Joy,” in the Montegrotto Terma region of Padua, Italy, features a plunging crevasse that sinks to 138 feet (42 meters), a depth that could easily engulf a 13-story building.