Sometimes paint is simply the best choice for a concrete floor.
Vol. 5 No. 6 – December 2005/January 2006
Consider a Pressure Washer for Concrete
The pressure washer is one of the most useful and versatile tools available to the decorative concrete contractor. As with most tools of the trade, a pressure washer in the hands of a pro becomes a magic wand, while in the hands of a novice it can ruin your newly created surface.
Stenciling Existing Concrete
A look at sandblasting, stenciled overlays and the new gelled-acid etching techniques.
Concrete Forms and Form Liners
for that Natural Look
If you’re going to erect a long molded concrete wall, you’re going to be doing a lot of vertical pouring, and one of the most cost-effective ways to do that is with a decorative form liner.
Broaden Your Knowledge with Concrete Techniques
Having many techniques in your arsenal can bridge the difference between your client’s vision and the reality of a project. Today’s clients are more sophisticated. They expect more. Plain gray concrete is no longer good enough for them.
Slip Resistance Guide for Concrete Surfaces
Part of the problem has to do with standards for slip resistance: Who has guidelines and which ones do you use for decorative concrete? Then there is the testing aspect: Which testing methods are appropriate and reliable, and in what testing conditions?
Stamping Concrete in Cold Weather
We all know there are times when you just can’t get around stamping in cold weather. Here are some helpful hints.
Tips on Brushed or Broomed Finishes for Concrete
Brushing or brooming a non-skid texture onto concrete is a standard finishing method. But with a little imagination, the right equipment and a skilled technique, a contractor can turn that finish into an inexpensive decoration that will please his client and boost his company’s reputation.
