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Keep Your Concrete Pliable with the Right Aggregate

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Concrete Placing by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Experts offer some rock-solid advice. Any concrete mix is an attempt to balance cost, placeability and setting time while maintaining the necessary qualities of strength and durability.

How To Apply Glow-in-the-dark Stone in Concrete

Just when you thought you were going to install another exposed aggregate pool deck, your clients inform you they want the concrete to “glow” with stone accents. Don’t hit the panic button! If you’ve never worked with a glowing medium before, glow-in-the-dark stones in concrete can be a breeze. Glow […]

Glass Aggregate Dress Up Concrete Slabs

Concrete Placing Vol. 18 No. 5 - July 2018 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

One way to add color to an existing or new slab is to add a touch of glass— or more if you want to make a bolder statement.

How to use Glass as Aggregate in Concrete

Vol. 5 No. 3 - June/July 2005 Concrete Placing by David Thompson Comments are Disabled

If you want concrete that truly sparkles and shines, put some glass in the mix. Glass aggregate can replace part or all of the sand and gravel in concrete, for effects that range from colorful terrazzo, to granite- or marble-like finishes, to concrete that reflects light like a mirror. Glass […]

Sealing Exposed Aggregate Concrete for Best Results

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Vol. 19 No. 4 - May/June 2019 by Tyler Stephens Comments are Disabled

Exposed aggregate concrete is a decorative concrete look that will enhance the curb appeal of driveways, pool decks, sidewalks and patios. It’s achieved when the top layer of concrete has been removed to expose the rocks underneath.

Seeding Aggregate in Concrete

Concrete Placing Vol. 18 No. 4 - May/June 2018 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Before there was stamping, before the emergence of acid staining, an exposed aggregate finish was the decorative concrete choice by many.

The Right Coatings for Horizontal Concrete Surfaces

Concrete Coatings Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

It’s a crucial question regarding coatings for horizontal concrete installations and restorations — whether the coating is serving a protective-only mission or protective-decorative function.

How to Create Concrete Walls and Caps with Form Liners

Vol. 2 No. 4 - December/January 2003 Concrete Placing by Christina Camara Comments are Disabled

From the look of stone to fanciful murals, these concrete structures are more than just walls.

DCL In Las Vegas at the World of Concrete

2020 Decorative Concrete LIVE!

Resources Events & Recognition Training & Education by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

2020 Decorative Concrete LIVE! at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas offers up a power-packed mix of the latest technologies in products, tools and equipment for concrete enthusiasts.

Why Mock-ups of Polishable Overlays for Concrete Matter

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Craig Morris Comments are Disabled

Polishable overlays are a popular alternative to polished concrete where the existing concrete slab isn’t a good candidate for regular polishing. Infilling trenches, patching, spalling and removing existing modular floor coverings often result in a concrete surface that doesn’t meet with customer approval. Additionally, wavy concrete and edge curl will […]