One ever-popular way to hide cracks is to conceal them as grout lines in a flagstone pattern.
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ASCE Concrete Canoe Race
Twenty-two student teams from colleges and universities across North America recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete in the 17th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition, organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers and largely sponsored by Degussa Admixtures Inc./Master Builders.
Decorative Concrete Tips: Using a Grid to Transfer Art to Concrete
Use this decorative technique to transfer art to a concrete patio using a grid method is an effiicient and foolproof way to get the perfect look you and your customer are after.
Paper Stencils are a Popular Choice For Fresh Concrete Applications
Plastic stencils are generally designed for renovation work, such as overlay or spray applications and they are difficult to float in new concrete applications, This is why paper stencils are often the choice for fresh concrete pours.
Decorative Concrete Tips: Concrete Stenciling Vertical Surfaces
If you are stenciling fresh-poured concrete there may be vertical surfaces you also want to stencil, such as step fronts or the lips around the edge of a patio where you may want the pattern to roll over the edge. Various contractors use different techniques to tackle these challenging surfaces.
Concrete Color Maintenance System by NewLook Coatings and Stains
The Concrete Color Maintenance System, from Newlook Coatings and Stains, is a solid-color, water-based stain that penetrates the surface of porous concrete to stain it to almost any color desired. “It’s like integralcolored concrete, only more perfectly colored,” says Sonny Baird, a partner in Newlook.
Favorite Photos from World of Concrete 2005
A few of Concrete Decor’s favortie photos from World of Concrete 2005
The Benefits of Attending Decorative Concrete Industry Events
Concrete Decor publisher Bent Mikkelsen recently spent some time taking in two high profile industry events. Here is a look at what he found.
Estimate Thickness of Polishable Overlays Correctly
Correctly estimating the thickness needed to get the job done right is one of the biggest issues a contractor faces when applying a polishable overlay.
New Showroom Features All the Glamour of Polishable Overlays
When Productivity Inc. built a new showroom in Minneapolis, Minn., more than three years ago, the company chose to top the floor with Artera, a polishable polymer-modified fiber-reinforced cementitious overlayment made by LifeTime Floors.
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Sika Launches SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond, a fast set adhesive for EIFS installation
ACI Launches Mentorship Program for Young Members
How Admixture Technology Enhances Decorative Concrete Performance
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American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry
