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Vol. 5 No. 6 – December 2005/January 2006

Gore Design Co. Countertop and Sink Molds

Concrete Countertops Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

When asked how Gore Design Co.’s two (and soon to be three) integral sink molds set themselves apart in the marketplace, Gore Design principal Brandon J. Gore says it’s a matter of timeliness.

How to Color Concrete Sealer with Metallic Powder

Concrete Sealers Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Adding a metallic color treatment to interior decorative concrete floors or cementitious overlays is a simple step and adds a very distinctive look with concrete stenciling applications.

Densifiers for Moisture Management: Letter to the Editor

Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Darryl Manuel Comments are Disabled

Expanding on a few technical points in a previous article about concrete densifiers that require further clarification.

Keep Those Broom Bristles Straight!

Tips & How-Tos Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

No matter how good your technique is, you won’t get an attractive, consistent pattern if your brush or broom has bent bristles. Here are some ways to avoid —or ?x — the “bends.”

Coloring Techniques for Stenciled Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Stenciling and coloring go hand-in-hand to create works of art in concrete. Acid- or water-based stains are the most widely used — and most versatile — materials for coloring stenciled projects. Acid stains tend to produce muted, earthy colors, while water-based stains are available in brighter, more vibrant colors.

Decorative Concrete Tips: Using Stencils

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Tips & How-Tos Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Stenciled overlays are usually used for relatively large areas like driveways, pool decks, patios and pathways. So how do you place the stencil properly for the most natural-looking result?

Shiny Does Not Necessarily Mean Slippery Concrete

Safety Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

At first glance, a shiny floor surface may seem to present slip-and-fall opportunity. In reality, a floor that has been ground, densified and polished can often provide a more slip-resistant floor than plain concrete.

Decorative Concrete Panels Survive Decades of Weathering

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by William C. Panarese Comments are Disabled

The question of architectural concrete’s durability has finally been answered.

Solvenator Premier Concrete Pump Sprayer

Tools & Equipment Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The problem: How to spray sealers and other solventbased liquids onto concrete as if they were paint. The solution: The Solvenator Premier Concrete Sprayer.

Seamless Floor Coatings Inc., A Family Business Since 1939

Concrete Coatings Featured Contractor Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

A head in the clouds is bad for business. Luckily, the Kolleck family does not have that problem. They have focused on floors for six decades, and their business, Seamless Floor Coatings Inc., is successful because of it.