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Concrete Repair & Restoration

Instead of ripping out and replacing, existing concrete can be repaired and restored with the aid of the right equipment, products and know-how.

Decorative Overlays Exhibit Various Types of Cracking

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 16 No. 6 - August/September 2016 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

In a recent week, I’ve had two overlay projects with cracking. The first project had lots of short random cracks, the longest about 3 inches long. We noticed them the afternoon of the same day the overlay was applied.

What to Do When Decorative Concrete Cracks

Concrete Coatings Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Sue Poremba Comments are Disabled

Grout it, fill it or design around it? In decorative concrete, every crack presents a contractor with a unique set of problems.

Using Decorative Concrete to Address Drainage Issues

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 8 No. 6 - September/October 2008 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Although aesthetics are certainly a key component in any decorative concrete project, that doesn’t mean function should take a back seat. When a Joplin, Mo., homeowner was experiencing drainage and erosion problems, Jim Snodgrass installed a series of walls and stairways that not only controlled water flow, but was visually pleasing to the rest of the high-end subdivision.

New Walkway Gives Latter-day Saint’s Church Life

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Placing Vol. 9 No. 1 - February 2009 by Sue Poremba Comments are Disabled

Honoring the beauty and grace of a Latter-day Saints church and making the work site respectable for a wedding was just another job well done for a Florida contractor.

Soy-based Products for Concrete: Nontoxic and Biodegradable

Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 7 No. 1 - February 2007 by Loretta Hall Comments are Disabled

The healthy choice for floors. Soybeans are one of the oldest crops in the world, but soy-based products are new to the decorative concrete industry. There are soy-based products available for every phase of a project. Should you be using them?

Answers to Common Concrete Sealer Problems

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Sealers Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Bart Sacco Comments are Disabled

New sealers compliant with VOC laws have contractors in cold sweats. With these tips, you can REALLY start breathing easier.

Revive Color Refresher from L. M. Scofield Co.

Concrete Coatings Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

It’s a fact we have to face — everything ages. And colored concrete is not immune. Sometimes it fades to a soft, mellow color, but often it just becomes dull and lifeless. Or worse, later repairs and additions don’t match.

Recipe: Easy Antiquing on Polished Floors

Concrete Repair & Restoration Recipes Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Ideal for distressed floors with lots of cracks, pits, chips or gouges, this versatile technique can be used to turn a fixer-upper into a masterpiece.

Patching Polished Concrete and the Art of Camouflage

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

You’ve just finished a three-month polishing project. You went the extra mile to deliver a floor with great clarity. You left no residual scratch patterns. And your edge work blends flawlessly with the main body of the floor, and if dyed, it’s perfect. You’re excited to meet for the final […]

Out, Damned Spot! Tips for Cleaning Concrete

Concrete Repair & Restoration Surface Preparation Vol. 17 No. 2 - February/March 2017 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

While a mechanical — or other — method of preparing concrete for an overlay will generally remove whatever is on the existing surface and open it up for the new application, it’s not always enough.