Thousands of contractors use decorative concrete in commercial projects because it is attractive, durable, affordable and easy to maintain. This article is about the explosion in commercial decorative work and how it may benefit your company
Concrete Placing
Instead of pouring concrete, concrete installers place concrete where they want it to go. And there are right ways and wrong ways to do this.
Floating Color-Hardened Concrete
There’s more to color hardener than color. The material inspires a chemical reaction, and it works best when worked in with a float. Timing is essential, and so are the right tools.
Challenges of Working with Concrete in the Winter
If you live above the Mason-Dixon line, chances are your winter months are cold and snowy. It’s great weather for skiing, but not so much for those who work with concrete.
Contractors Show Their Creative Uses with Shotcrete
While swimming pools and road construction projects have been the mainstay of many contractors in the shotcrete industry, a number of shotcrete artists are taking the concrete medium to new levels of creativity and usefulness.
Addressing Moisture Issues in Concrete
For decorative concrete contractors, moisture is a challenge that varies by region. In the Northeast, freezing can be a major problem for decorative concrete. In the South, rain and humidity are the twin devils. In the Southwest, it’s dry air. Addressing these issues before you begin can save a lot of heartache and time.
The Science of Concrete Mixes
Using a little bit of research, a dash of cunning and a lot of experimentation, developing your own mix designs can save you from many decorative concrete pitfalls.
When Weather Gets Into the Mix of Decorative Concrete
While Phoenix bartenders made their last pours of the night, Peter Boccaccio of Peter Boccaccio Decorative Concrete Design was getting ready to make his first of the day. A 2 a.m. start is the first step to beating the heat on an acid-stain job in the desert.
Forming the Future of Concrete with Coping and Edge Forms
When it comes to bordering walls, pools and other installations, it pays to get edgy. Here are a few fresh options.
Eco-friendly Reinforcement Fiber for Concrete
With all the talk about “green” products lately, it’s only natural that somebody has created an eco-friendly reinforcement fiber for concrete.
The synthetic fibers of NyconG, from New Nycon Inc., are made from 100 percent reclaimed post-consumer and post-industrial waste carpet.
Flatwork Forms For Placing Concrete
An overview of some of the different forms on the market and which might be the best options for your project.
