Densifier stops the deterioration and improves the integrity of the concrete. For new concrete, it is used as a cure. For older concrete, it can be used as a "densifying" sealer under the decorative overlayment.
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Stamping Concrete Tips & Tricks
Stamping concrete is a process of stretching the surface of the hardening concrete to create a unique indented pattern/texture on an otherwise ?at surface.
Richard Smith Custom Concrete, West Hills, Calif.
Rick Smith, owner and presidentof Richard Smith Custom Concrete of West Hills, California, subscribes to a business maxim that he believes is crucial to the success of any contractor business, or, in fact, any business: Do more listening and less talking.
A Translucent Dye for Non-porous Cement-based Surfaces
Dye-N-Seal from Brickform is a translucent dye designed to penetrate and color any non-porous cement-based surface. It can be used with or without a stain.
Get the Golf Ball Look in a Concrete Patio
The high-end landscape design and building firm is nationally recognized for creating custom pools, spas, fireplaces, concrete stamping and staining, ceramics and tile, outdoor kitchens, rock waterfalls and much more.
Applying an Overlay Over an Overlay
When applying overlays over overlays, certain tools and techniques can make the job easier.
Concrete Kitchen with a Granite Island
Right at the start, we decided that the focal point of the kitchen would be the island. At that time we were unsure about what material we would use for the island top, so we went on a quest. We spent several days visiting virtually all of the natural stone distributors in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Carbon-based Concrete Additive Wins Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Environment Award
Architecture and Design announced last week that a carbon-based concrete additive won the Civil Contractors Federation environment award. The technology uses carbon nanotubes to give concrete a flexural strength 200 to 300 times that of steel.
Using Bacteria to Help “Heal” Concrete
Scientists in the UK develop a self-healing concrete that uses bacteria to plug cracks.
Cement Has Now Been Successfully Reinforced Using Plastic Waste
Researchers have successfully reinforced concrete with plastic waste, paving way for the first large-scale sustainable construction practice.