The one universal truth about the polished concrete industry is that, sadly enough, there is no universal truth. We don’t agree about what defines polished concrete, what steps are important, or what is the best way to steer the industry.
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Polished Concrete Installed at California Solar Panel Plant
To accommodate the manufacturing robots that do the bulk of the work, the floors of Solyndra’s two plants must be very flat, level and durable, says Jonathan Williams, president of Diacon Inc., in Manteca, Calif. “We couldn’t have any ridges or valleys that would cause them to offshoot.” The task at hand was to produce functional factory floors that were also pleasing to the human eye.
Universal Super Dyes and Super Colors from Clemons Concrete Coatings
Super Dye is a liquid concentrate, not a powder dye. The Super product is packaged as an 8-ounce concentrated liquid that is mixed with a gallon of water or acetone. Give the mixture a quick stir, and it’s ready to apply to the concrete floor without having to wait for the dye to sweat in.
Radial Concrete Stamps Have Come Full Circle
Radial stamps, multipiece tools that create circular and curved patterns, have earned stamp manufacturers a round of applause.
Concrete Memories Brought to Life by the Concretist
Mike Miller reminicses about the times he was asked to help complete a complex concrete projects from his past.
Utility and Beauty Come Together with Sandscape Texture System by Bomanite
The Sandscape Texture system manufactured and sold by Bomanite is a happy union of utility and beauty. Its usefulness lies in its slip resistance and high durability. Its beauty lies in its consistency and attractive color possibilities.
Concrete Industry Management Students Work to Restore Alcatraz
As undoubtedly the most colorful and memorable element of the U.S. National Park Service, the infamous Alcatraz Island gets more than a million visitors a year, and it shows.The concrete walkways, railings and other structures are weathered and badly in need of stabilization and repair.
Concrete Countertop Design Incorporates Water Flowing Down Stairs
The Saale Residence is a new construction home located in a country setting of Winfield, Missouri. All the rooms of the home reflect a consideration for the environment and use of green principles in the design and selection of products.
Countertops Over Oceanside
The Montego is a three-story condominium building in Oceanside, Calif., that offers roof access for its residents to relax or entertain. The building is a couple of blocks from Oceanside Pier, so the rooftop overlooks the beach. Sounds idyllic, right?
Lead Bricks and Black Holes: Weight and Scale
We ate. We drank. We told the truth and lied, and then admitted that we had lied. We laughed. We talked business. We talked wives. We talked ex-wives. We cried, but just a little.
