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Concrete Polishing Problems Start with Placement

An overlay installation starts with the product in powder form being mixed with a specific amount of cold water. Right after it’s poured or pumped onto the floor you use a gauge rake to set the thickness you want the self-leveling overlay to be.

Submissions sought for 2014 DCC Decorative Concrete Awards

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The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, in partnership with Concrete Construction and Architect magazines, has announced its sixth annual Decorative Concrete Awards. The competition is open to DCC members and nonmembers. The deadline for submittal is Sept. 30, 2013. Entries are invited […]

Pros unite for final project at Charlotte Rescue Mission

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Decorative concrete companies assembled at the Charlotte Rescue Mission in May to install concrete wall caps on the masonry CMUs (concrete masonry units) at the patio, completing a project that was started during the Concrete Decor Show in March. Staff and their residents can now plan outdoor music events, family […]

ACI names new officers for 2013

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American Concrete Institute introduced its 2013-2014 president, vice president and four board members during the ACI Spring 2013 Convention in Minneapolis. Anne M. Ellis was elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2013-2014. Sharon L. Wood has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and William […]

The Three Stages of Grinding and Polishing Concrete Countertops

Concrete Polishing Concrete Countertops Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Achieving a fine polished look in concrete countertops requires using progressively finer grits of diamond pads.

Concrete Contractors’ Show-Stopping Showrooms

Business & Technology Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

In today’s digital age, many contractors are increasingly using the Internet, social media and iPads to highlight their portfolios and suggest options to potential clients.

Troubleshooting Topically Colored Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Jennifer Faller Comments are Disabled

I was recently asked to troubleshoot issues on a polished concrete floor that failed to show vivid color, even after all the usual right steps were taken. It was “The Case of the Disappearing Color.”

Level Top SP is walkable and stainable in hours, polishable in a day

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Level Top SP from Increte Systems is an easy to use, single component compound designed for resurfacing new or worn concrete substrates. Formulated to provide excellent adhesion, toughness, and long term durability, Level Top SP floors are especially resistant to moisture penetration and degradation due to hydrolysis. Its unique blend […]

Federal Brace expanding selection of countertop support brackets

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Federal Brace announced that it will be expanding its selection of finished countertop support brackets. Following the successful launch of its Antique Bronze finish on the popular Brunswick Decorative Support Bracket, Federal Brace is releasing more brackets in the Antique Bronze and branching out into other finishes such as a […]

New protective treatment guards concrete floors

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The new Consolideck Concrete Protector from Prosoco blocks the damaging penetration of water, oil and other contaminants into finished concrete floors, industrial, commercial and aesthetic. Concrete Protector offers improved stain-resistance of protected floors making maintenance cleaning faster, more effective and more economical than on untreated floors. Treated floors keep their […]