Polished concrete – how does one quantify it? Well, one direction that some installers, equipment makers and chemical densifier manufacturers have taken is to include gloss testing in their specifications. When used correctly, as an objective tool, gloss testing can help installers provide quantifiable evidence of their work.
Vol. 9 No. 3 – May 2009
This Concrete Stamp is No Cookie Cutter
Why would anyone spend thousands of dollars on Parisian cobblestone stamps? A flight to Paris and a hotel for the weekend, for both concrete contractor and client to share mutual experiences and gather ideas, would’ve been cheaper and the real deal!
Acid Stain Alternatives for Concrete
Three more ways to get the look of acid stain without the hassle.
Exposed Aggregate Faux Paver Effect on Concrete Recipes
Tempt the eye with a whole new batch of concrete color makers’ favorite designs and effects.
Swordfish Stampable Overlay Design Recipe
This top-to-bottom (well, really bottom-to-top) overlay recipe is great for putting down a distinctive design, such as this swordfish.
Freeman Justice Center Historical Mural
Even a tropical storm couldn’t stop these master craftsmen from lending their artistic touch to the entryway of a new courthouse.
Cutting-Edge Concrete Densifiers
Densifying concrete can improve color as well as performance. These innovative materials will help you firm up your surface.
Vineyard-inspired Color Combination for Vertical Concrete
Give your next faux-stone wall vertical project the look of a Spanish vineyard with this effect from Flex-C-Ment.
Green building – Hype or Hope?
I’m not exactly the poster boy for the LEED program, as you can guess. However, with so much chatter about "sustainable sites" and "Energy Star scores" these days, I was kind of thinking it might be a good time to clear the air.
One-of-a-kind Stained & Resurfaced Floor Treatment
Perfect for a one-of-a-kind finish, this floor treatment gives you lots of room to get creative with your colors.