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Dos and Don’ts of Polishing Self-Leveling Overlays

Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Clif Rawlings Comments are Disabled

Self-leveling overlays that are polishable have been around for about years now, but only recently have they really gained traction in the retail and residential markets.

Penny-coated Floor Adds Flash to Georgia Home

Concrete Coatings Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

When we saw these photos, we asked artisan Jason Thorn what was up with all the pennies. He emailed back, ““Cool client! Let me get creatively stupid.”

Fixes for Common Concrete Surface Color Problems

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 6 - August/September 2011 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Unfortunately, complaints about how color turns out are an all-too-familiar topic of conversation. Complaints can involve but are not limited to integrally colored concrete, color-hardened concrete, stamped and textured concrete and stained concrete.

Integral Color for Concrete in various colors

Integral Color for Concrete:
The Inside Scoop

Concrete Placing Vol. 18 No. 5 - July 2018 by Erin Ansley Comments are Disabled

Greg Hurst still recalls the first time he used integral color for a concrete installation project. It was 2010 and the founder/owner of Alabama Decorative Concrete in Birmingham had been hired to install a 12,000-square-foot driveway that would be stamped throughout.

Concrete Contractor Installs Wall-to-Wall Penny Floor

Concrete Art Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 4 - May/June 2017 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

After installing a stamped and colored concrete driveway in Minnesota, Concrete Science was approached by his client’s neighbor and complimented on a job well done. As luck would have it, during the conversation the man asked if Villella did epoxy work. He said yes and the talk turned to something the man had always wanted: a wall-to-wall penny floor.

Using Your Concrete Cutting Saw Skills

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 16 No. 4 - May/June 2016 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Cary Grant — the Las Vegas decorative-concrete impresario, not the Hollywood movie icon — has crafted dramatic masterpieces through his company, Floor Seasons, that could be considered Oscar-worthy, if there was a decorative concrete category.

Sealer is the Most Critical Success Factor for Concrete Countertops

Concrete Sealers Concrete Countertops Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Do you know the single-most important ingredient in a concrete countertop that can make or break a business? If you thought concrete, think again. It might surprise you to know that it is actually countertop sealers. You can make the most beautiful concrete countertop in the world, but in the […]

How to Avoid Blisters and Pin Holes in Decorative Concrete Overlays

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The issue of blisters and pin holes occurring on the surface of cast-in-place concrete and resin-based coatings and sealers is well documented, but surprisingly very little is published regarding the same issues in decorative overlays.

18V Brushless Compact Tough Hammer Drill/Driver Released by Bosch

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A compact tool shouldn’t mean fewer features or less power. The Bosch GSB18V-535C 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver and Bosch GSR18V-535C 18V EC Brushless Compact Tough 1/2 In. Drill/Driver prove a small package can not only pack a serious punch, but deliver on next-generation jobsite technology. From Bluetooth connectivity to KickBack Control, these lightweight, compact tools promise to be go-to options in your tool bag.

Forming in the rain

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Sonoco has re-engineered its water-resistant Sonotube concrete form with new RainGuard technology. The new-generation Sonotube forms incorporate a proprietary, high-strength, water-resistant paper that allows contractors to set them in wet weather and pour concrete the next day. The fiber forms boast improved strength, toughness and durability in wet conditions, resulting […]