Wood? Melamine? Formica? Steel? Experienced artisans share their preferences for form materials.
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Concrete Floor to Dye For
On their own or combined with acid stains, dyes offer color options that allow the imagination to soar. Plus, they can be a lifesaver when your acid staining job goes south.
The Magic of Water Reducers in Concrete
You may be enjoying the benefits of water reducers whether you know it or not. Tony Schlagbaum, group product line manager at DeGussa Admixtures Inc. in Cleveland, estimates that 70 percent to 80 percent — maybe as high as 90 percent — of concrete mixes contain some form of water reducer
Colormaker Workshop Lights Creative Fires
Check out the photos from Colormaker Floors’ workshop at the Institute for American Craftsmanship.
Leapin’ Leapfrogs, take a look at that concrete!
This “Sidewalk Textbook” was the first phase of a public art project funded by “Project WILD,” a Schoolyard Habitat Grant through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Restoring Swimming Pool Decks with an Artistic Flair
When Chris McMahon sets out to rehabilitate a worn-out pool deck, he’s not satisfied with merely jazzing up the old slab. He likes to reinvent the entire swimming pool environment, using color, texture and elevation.
How To Remove Sealers From Concrete
Concrete Sealers can be removed with mechanical means such as sandblasting or grinding. But for many contractors, it’s a last resort.
This is probably not your favorite way to spend a day, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil.
Manufacturer Profile: Super-Krete International Inc. El Cajon, Calif.
Started 25 years ago and specializing in tennis courts construction, Super-Krete went on to develop Liquid Concentrate, a coating product designed to withstand the test of time and last through extreme weather conditions.
Terrazzo Finds a New Home as Kitchen Countertops
On the heels of the concrete countertop trend, terrazzo is making its way into the kitchen. Steve Jarred, a field representative for Mason Supply Co. in Eugene, Ore., says one of the most popular applications for terrazzo in the Pacific Northwest right now is for countertops.
Photo courtesy of TerrazzoCo
21st Century Plastic Form Release for Concrete
If you’re using a 21st century form product, such as plastic, then it probably makes sense to use a 21st century form-release system, as well.
