Quick-Imprint creates a reusable form liners — for tilt-up, downcast, and vertical precast pours — enabling an imprint finish on both sides of the walls.
Tools & Equipment
The right tools and equipment can be the winning combination for a successful project.
Using Everyday Items as Decorative Concrete Tools
Regular househousld items can be essential tooks when polishing concrete. Check out some of these tips from an expert to make your next job that much better.
How Moisture Can Ruin Your Decorative Concrete
Excess moisture doesn’t just evaporate … it sometimes takes your design with it.
How to Measure RH in Concrete
How valuable is 48 hours to you and your business? Can you put a price on it?
And does the price go up if you run into a moisture-related problem with a concrete slab in the later phases of a project?
Tips for Taking Care of Sprayers for Concrete
David Dalton of Sprayers Plus — a supplier of spray tools for a wide range of uses — suggests these tips pertaining to sprayer care and maintenance.
Arcus Contoured Masonry Blade from Arcus Inc.
It occurred to the owner of Arcus that there must be an easier way to make contoured cuts than with a router. A few hours later, she was rolling a rimless, contoured salad plate on its edge, watching as it traced a perfectly smooth, contoured path. Thus, the Arcus Contoured Blade was born.
Make Tooling Choices Easier with the Mohs Hardness Test Kit
To eliminate the guesswork associated with which diamond abrasive bond tool will best polish or abrade a particular concrete slab, contractors could consider adding a Mohs hardness test kit to their toolbox.
Choosing the Best Mixer for Your Countertop Concrete
Choosing the right mixer for casting countertops, sinks and the like is an important element of getting the results you want. The mixer must deliver a workable and consistent mix, in the quantity you need, at a speed that allows you to work profitably.
An Introduction to UV Curing Equipment for Concrete Coatings
An engineer for a manufacturer of machines that use ultraviolet light to cure coatings explains equipment options for contractors.
A New Way to Repair Cracked Concrete
An engineered piece of metal that bridges cracks to hold two pieces of concrete together and an overlay can be installed right over the top.
