Curing is an integral part of the concrete placement process. When portland cement and water mix, they activate a process called “hydration.”
Topics
Historic Mazza Castle Restored and Repaired for Next 100 Years
Emily McCloskey, the young wife of attorney and Irish immigrant Henry Harrison McCloskey, had grown deathly afraid of earthquakes after the “great earthquake” of San Francisco and the subsequent fire that killed 500 people and left 220,000 homeless in 1906.
Custom Concrete Repair Methods for Historical Restoration Project
When tackling any historical restoration like the Mazza Castle project, I recommend surveying the structure thoroughly prior to construction, like a doctor would examine an ailing patient before making a diagnosis. Just like every person responds differently to treatment, so does the structure undergoing restoration.
10 Most Popular Class Topics in the Concrete Decor Show’s History (with one bonus)
Of the Concrete Decor Show’s top 35 most-attended courses, some topics emerged that were more popular than all the others. First on the list are countertops, followed by polymer overlays and coatings, and polishing concrete.
Decorative Concrete Displays in Cabela’s
Cabela’s, a national retailer of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, designs its stores with elaborate dioramas of outdoor scenes teeming with life. Besides taxidermists, artists and landscapers, the chain has come to rely on the talents of decorative concrete professionals to help bring these displays to life.
The Projection of Polished Concrete in Silicon Valley
Concrete Decor asked Bay Area Concrete’s president, Mike Price, a number of questions about the phenomenon of polished concrete in the high-tech area of California’s Silicon Valley. That discussion follows.
Digital-Age Synergy: Polished Concrete Clicks in California’s High-Tech Mecca
What might computer users learn when they google the terms “google” and “polished concrete?”
Good Communication is Your Key to a Successful Decorative Concrete Business
The difference between a professional contractor and an unprofessional contractor often comes down to communication. Obviously, the quality of your work goes a long way.
A Round Concrete Chair Becomes Part of Design
Justin Brown, owner of 2Stone Designer Concrete in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, had the idea for Luna Loungers for quite a while. “It’s basically a round take on a square chair,” he says. He finally made the idea into something tangible.
How to Avoid Streaks When Using Colored Release Powder When Stamping Concrete
Colored release powder is a blend of pigments and hydrophobic (water-resistant) powders. Release powder’s primary purpose is to allow stamping tools to release cleanly from the concrete surface without sticking.
Recent
Edge of Perfection: Pool Coping That Combines Safety and Beauty
ACI Foundation Unveils New Process for Identifying and Funding Research & Innovation Initiatives
Lou Parous Named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
ASA’s 2024 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards
Sika Launches SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond, a fast set adhesive for EIFS installation
