From crushed liquor bottles to melted bits and jelly beans, aggregate made from recycled glass is making artisans see green.
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Epoxy Systems For Concrete Floors
Known for their one-plus-one application process, epoxies promise adhesion, hardness, chemical resistance and versatility. Add color chips or metallic pigments, and they can be beautiful too.
Become an Expert on Concrete Stains and Dyes
"Be an expert." Avoiding trying to be all things to all people, instead of focusing in on what they are good at and becoming an expert in that one area.This thought comes full circle when you think about how it relates to decorative concrete, especially in the application of stains and dyes.
Artistic Decorative Concrete in Public Works Projects
When a city, school or government chooses to spend a little extra money on decorative concrete, it demonstrates civic pride — and makes that lobby, city pool or roadside a little easier on the eyes.
What To Do When A Customer Is Unhappy With the Result
You will get complaint calls regarding your contracting, and this day needs to be planned for. Your customer may have a legitimate complaint or may need some educating. Nevertheless, not responding to the complaint will only aggravate the situation.
Using Surface Retarders on Vertical Concrete
Exposed aggregate finishes are in demand on concrete walls. How do you get that rock to pop? One way is to use a surface retarder.
Specialty Cutting Blades to Make Your Job Easier
An overview of different specialty cutting tools, saw blades and chains that will help you on be successful on your next job.
How Polished Concrete Changed the Trajectory of One Contractor’s Company
David Stephenson’s story encompasses everything from AmeriPolish to Wal-Mart to the Cincinnati Reds and Indianapolis Colts and it all began when he discovered polished concrete.
Building Thin-Shell Concrete Structures
There is more than one way to create a concrete home — and the thin-shell method produces dwellings of unparalleled beauty.
Getting Started in Concrete Stamping
The most profitable decorative concrete jobs are usually the ones that are kept simple. Let’s run through some entry-level stamping to get you started
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