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.

Liquid Dazzle Coats Ascend Amphitheater Green Rooms

Concrete Coatings Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

According to Paul Koury, president of Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems, one of the company’s recent projects was the green rooms of the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee.

Epoxy Floor in a San Diego Kitchen Wows Architect

Concrete Coatings Vol. 14 No. 5 - July 2014 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

This wild floor design should tame the outdated notion that epoxies are only for airplane hangers and garage floors.

How Do You Combat Efflorescence on a Stained, Sealed Concrete Floor?

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 6 - August/September 2015 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

In our home in Houston, we have a stained concrete slab-on-grade floor covered with white powder. We had the floor tested and the white powder was identified as salts escaping and clouding the floor.

Experts Sing the Praises of Polyaspartic Coatings

Concrete Coatings Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Experts have a lot to say about polyaspartics. We gathered some of our favorites from contractors and manufacturers.

Decorative Concrete Products That Help Control Heat

Concrete Coatings Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Here are a few products designed specifically to help cool down exterior concrete surfaces.

Flashy Mica Flake Attracts Concrete Artisans

Concrete Coatings Vol. 13 No. 7 - October 2013 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

If you’re looking for a rock that will dazzle, there’s a hot new entry in the market.

The mica flake rock chips are garnering praise as a high-quality alternative to vinyl flake.