Concrete Coatings

Coatings are liquid or semi-liquid mixtures applied to cured concrete to make it more aesthetically pleasing, improve its durability, boost its longevity and/or reduce upkeep and repairs.

Debunking Common Decorative Concrete Myths

Concrete Coatings Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Vol. 15 No. 2 - February/March 2015 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

“Just apply a decorative overlay and it will hide everything.” Or, “Use acid to strip that sealer.” These are just a couple of the myths or just plain wrong recommendations concrete contractors may have come across recently.

Finding the Sweet Spot Among Acrylic Sealers and Acrylic Urethanes

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Contractors have relied on acrylic sealers for decades to protect concrete flooring systems, and for good reason. In the right conditions, these sealers offer optimal durability, stain resistance and a desirable “wet look” finish. However, they have their limitations too and aren’t always the ideal option for high-traffic areas and environments with extreme hazards.

Versatile Building Products: Garage Floor Project

Concrete Coatings Vol. 5 No. 1 - February/March 2005 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

When a pair of specialists from Versatile Building Products made a January trek from California to Oregon to coat a concrete floor, their first concern was the cold.

How to Remove Paint, Rust Stains, Adhesives & Oil from Concrete

Concrete Coatings Tips & How-Tos Vol. 5 No. 4 - August/September 2005 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Many decorative jobs require cleaning up an existing slab. Here’s a look at products that remove paint, rust, adhesives or grease.

Transforming a Show Room Floor with High-Gloss Metallic Epoxies

Concrete Coatings Vol. 7 No. 6 - September/October 2007 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

The big national chain needed a ritzy floor for one of its new high-end home furnishing stores. A San Diego contactor brought the glamour, including metallics and a pearl finish.

Maintaining Decorative Concrete Garage Floors

Concrete Coatings Concrete Maintenance Vol. 8 No. 3 - May 2008 by Mike Dawson Comments are Disabled

A garage floor is one heck of a challenging place for the beautiful artwork and skillful craftsmanship of a decorative concrete application. Hot tires, oil, battery acid, brake fluid and strong coffee make daily assaults on an applicator’s masterpiece.

Moisture Tests in Concrete: Calcium Chloride vs. Relative Humidity

Concrete Coatings Building with Concrete Tools & Equipment Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by David Thompson Comments are Disabled

When good floor coatings go bad, moisture is often the culprit.

Even cured concrete can emit enough moisture to blister, cloud or delaminate a coating, especially when a slab with no vapor barrier sits on ground with poor drainage. The manufacturers of overlays, microcoatings, sealers and specialty coatings set moisture tolerance limits for their products.

Choosing the Right Roller Sleeve or Roller Cover

Concrete Coatings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

A roller sleeve or cover is commonly thought of as something found in a painter’s toolbox rather than a concrete contractor’s. However, rolling sealants and colors onto (and into) concrete has become an increasingly popular option in decorative concrete applications.

Concrete Artist Creates Online Gallery of Her Work

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Concrete artist Emily McClintick has launched a new website showcasing her work. These images are just a taste of what you’ll find on the Concrete Portfolio page of the website.