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Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 4: Waterproofing Vertical Concrete
Waterproofing may be the least sexy phase of construction, but it’s one of the most crucial. While there really isn’t any artistry involved, it’s easy to overlook the importance and just go through the motions.
How Asbestos Abatement Affects Polished Concrete Floors
Asbestos is a class of minerals valued because of its strength, flexibility and fire resistance. These minerals are made up of thin fibrous crystals that are made of millions of smaller microscopic fibers called fibrils. Asbestos has been mined for about 4,000 years but became common in the late 1800s, […]
Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 5: Carve Coat Mix Design and Application Technique
We’ve been covering a majestic pool in Temecula, California, from start to finish, and now we finally get to the part everyone is always waiting for: the carve coat.
Polymer Stains Allow for High-Def Visual Floor
When Ray Anger, owner of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Decorative Concrete Staining & Scoring Inc., came on board as the decorative concrete contractor for the Scottsdale location of Diane’s Beachwear, he took plans for the store’s floor from simple to spectacular.
Seven Steps for Success with Ornamental Casting
A How To feature that offers step-by-step instructions for casting statuary and other fine-featured pieces.
Hollywood Plasterer Uses Concrete Overlays to Make Movie Sets
Remember the ship from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest"? Or the John Harvard statue that students gathered around during the hazing scene in "The Social Network"? What about the boat dock from the Hollywood version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"?
Glow-in-the-dark Patio: Way Cool for School
Jason Geiser, owner of Deco-Crete Supply in Orrville, Ohio, thought a broad, sloping hill at his three children’s new school needed something to transform it from a virtually unusable space to an inviting outdoor classroom. He and the school officials came up with a project that revolved around Geiser building an amphitheater.
CSDA Champions Inaugural Canadian Concrete Expo
CSDA has been given a terrific opportunity to cosponsor and promote the first ever Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE), to be held February 7-8, 2018 at the International Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Concrete Decor Show 2017 Promotes Building, Rebuilding and Remodeling with Concrete
Builders and remodelers interested in learning more about how homes and businesses can be fortified with concrete to withstand Florida’s extreme weather conditions and climate should plan to attend the Concrete Decor Show Expo Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8-9, at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida.
