When applying overlays over overlays, certain tools and techniques can make the job easier.
Tips & How-Tos
Industry veterans, entrepreneurs and decorative concrete artisans reveal findings, divulge lessons learned and outline methods used to help advance the industry as a whole.
Six Issues to Keep in Mind When Working with Decorative Concrete Abroad
The cultural practices and business models from country to country are unique in every way possible: techniques, materials, tools and construction practice regulations.
Tips and Techniques for Broadcasting Mica Flake
Jimmy McGhee, who handles sales and technical support for Versatile Building Products, here offers his own unique tips and techniques for distributing mica flake on a flooring job.
7 Tips to Take Your Concrete Countertops to the Next Level
Turn your little concrete countertop shop into a that big business by getting your projects out the door sooner.
A Two-Sided Tip: Exposed Aggregate on a Corner Wall
Nick Carosi III of Arban & Carosi Inc. brings up an intriguing point when talking about exposed aggregate on vertical surfaces — what if you’re pouring an L-shaped wall piece? Since gravity’s effect on the settling aggregate is essential to the process, how does a contractor make that work?
When to Test Your Polished Concrete Job
Know what you are defining with your tests and work descriptions. Your intent is that the architect/owner/GC will be taking you at your word as a professional, an expert.
What Your Sealer Shouldn’t Look Like and How To Fix It
Decorative concrete can be temperamental. Materials we have used for years can suddenly become problems. It is always best to brainstorm with both your crew and the manufacturers to come up with the best solution. Sometimes a problem can be fixed by allowing people to think outside the box.
Staying on Top of Stenciling
Concrete toppings developed for stenciling decorative concrete differ from general-purpose overlays in several ways.
Keep Colored Concrete Fresh and Young
Here are a few products that can be used to breath new life into old concrete.
Shotcrete Design Tips: Getting it Right
There are a number of principles that come into play when designing a landscape, including proportion, unity, balance and rhythm. These principles should also be considered when incorporating faux rock into a landscape setting.
