With concrete surface retarders, concrete can have a sand-etched finish.
Vol. 6 No. 6 – December 2006/January 2007
Stained Concrete Floors in a Huntington Beach “Warehouse”
Concrete artisan Shellie Rigsby use decorative concrete for artistic expression. So when installing a decorative concrete floor at a youth center she envited the young people there to put their own stamp on the place.
Concrete is an Expansive Canvas at Acanthus Inc.
Shellie Rigsby started by conquering acid stain. Now, the Texas-based artist is setting her sights even higher.
Does Polishing Concrete Floors Count as Recycling?
“Rebuilt To Last.” That is the title of an article in the September 25, 2006, issue of BusinessWeek on remanufacturing. And what are you doing to an existing concrete floor when you restore it? You are remanufacturing, and the term fits polished concrete “to a T.” Last year at this […]
The First Concrete Countertop Conference
The Raleigh-based Concrete Countertop Institute sponsored conference was an important step for professionals in the decorative concrete industry in the establishment of quality standards for concrete countertop professionals and the building industry.
Decorative Concrete Dangers, Part 1: Surviving the Slowdown
"Decorative Dangers": The housing market slowdown, and how to survive it. Keeping your decorative concrete business profitable during periods of economic slowdown.
Diamonds Grinders for Concrete Surface Prep
The word "diamonds" is inevitably associated with the concept of "big bucks," but like many other things about diamond grinding, this is something of a misconception.
Decorative Concrete Restoration Contest Winners
From indoor pools to backyard fountains, the winners of Concrete Decor’s first annual Concrete Restoration contest gave faded concrete a new lease on life.
Attain More Color Variations with Acrylic Concrete Stains
Acrylic stains for concrete often replace acids — but even more intriguingly, the two can work together.
Making New Concrete Blend with the Old
There have always been ways to make new projects blend into their older surroundings, but Sophisticated Finishes by Triangle Coatings Inc. offers a truly aged look.
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Edge of Perfection: Pool Coping That Combines Safety and Beauty
ACI Foundation Unveils New Process for Identifying and Funding Research & Innovation Initiatives
Lou Parous Named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
ASA’s 2024 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards
Sika Launches SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond, a fast set adhesive for EIFS installation
