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Crowning the Top Brawler at the Concrete Decor Show

Events & Recognition Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

The Concrete Decor Show held a Brawl in the Fall competition where seven preselected teams of decorative concrete professionals vied for a chance to win their part of $10,000 in cash and prizes, with the first-place team netting booty worth $5,000.

Should You Reseal Exterior Decorative Concrete?

Resealing exterior stamped concrete, stained concrete or decorative concrete is probably the most misunderstood and least-studied process in our industry. It has the potential to be a repeat revenue stream or a headache that never really goes away.

Bomanite’s Culture of Invention with Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

What is it with the San Francisco Bay area as a hotbed of technological and artistic invention and innovation? Is it the climate, the awe-inspiring Golden Gate coastal setting or the pioneer spirit that lives on in this land of dreams and promise?

Fashion Show Mall Gets Major Upgrade With Concrete Features

Building with Concrete Concrete Placing Precast Concrete Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

In a city where each new project shines brighter than the last, an old favorite is taking on a new sparkle.

Polishing Contractors Should Address Pour-Backs, Trenches and Cutouts

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Polishing Vol. 19 No. 1 - January 2019 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

For both new construction and remodel projects, polishing contractors face similar issues when trying to get concrete not poured at the same time to aesthetically match. This is a major problem in the world of construction. From tile to epoxy, every other flooring material can easily cover the differences in […]

Shipping and Receiving Ramp Gets Concrete Makeover

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 19 No. 1 - January 2019 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

As part of the Aagen Group’s renovation of its facilities in Houston, the Business Flooring Specialists refurbished the company’s shipping and receiving ramp. The ramp was showing wear and tear and also needed its traction improved — especially when it was wet.

Should You Seal Concrete Now or Hold Off for Warmer Days?

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Vol. 19 No. 1 - January 2019 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

In my experience, sealer issues caused by cold weather don’t occur in the northern “cold climates” but rather in the more temperate or “shoulder” regions that have transition seasons. They also tend to happen in warm climates that may experience cold weather for only brief periods of time.

Campout Centers on Concrete Boat Building

Concrete Art Events & Recognition Vol. 19 No. 1 - January 2019 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

About 20 people gathered together Sept. 27-30 in Manchester, California, a town about three hours north of San Francisco, for the third annual Mendo Mini Campout and Boat Build.

Hand Brush Details on Concrete Borders

Tips & How-Tos Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 19 No. 1 - January 2019 by Rick Lobdell Comments are Disabled

Over the last couple of years, I’ve written articles on how I use math to break down design layout and my views of color theory. This time, I’m going to share one of the little details that help my projects look amazing — how to properly use a brush.

Concretivity, from Couture Concrete Systems

Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Tired of poor overlayments for the polishing industry, George Lacker of GLC3 Inc. developed Concretetivity nearly 12 years ago as a thin alternative to tile and carpet in entryways. After years of success and popularity as a Lacker specialty, it’s for sale to the general public. Concretetivity, sold by Lacker’s […]