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Color Shines in Prizewinning Stamped Concrete Project

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

The design for the project evolved during a couple of visits to the site and four or five different sketches for a two-tier patio, plus a lower seating area, on the Krepskys’ sloping yard.

Patching Polished Concrete and the Art of Camouflage

You’ve just finished a three-month polishing project. You went the extra mile to deliver a floor with great clarity. You left no residual scratch patterns. And your edge work blends flawlessly with the main body of the floor, and if dyed, it’s perfect. You’re excited to meet for the final […]

Best in Color: A University Dining Center Impresses in L. M. Scofield’s Annual Contest

Events & Recognition Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The competition is open to contractors, architects or designers who use or specify Scofield systems. Projects are judged on skill of installation, creativity, artistic expression and how the project integrates with the overall design.

Getting the Most out of Your Mohs Hardness Test Kit

Make Tooling Choices Easier with the Mohs Hardness Test Kit

Tips & How-Tos Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

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.

Applying Concrete Densifiers — Feel Good About Rejection

Concrete Polishing Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

One message comes through loud and clear in any discussion, debate or disagreement about the various types of densifiers used in concrete polishing.

Almost all of them work, with one exception…

knockdown finishes for concrete on a pooldeck

Knockdown Finishes for Concrete — A Cool Concept for the Backyard

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

A knockdown finish on horizontal concrete is not dissimilar to the knockdown finishes common on drywall. It involves a cementitious material that is dispensed by hopper gun, applied with spatter brush, or in some cases screeded, troweled and textured with rollers or stamping tools.

Volunteers from the ASCC Decorative Concrete Council traveled to Hanson, Ky. to work on the hardscape of what is to become a therapeutic garden at the Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center. Three students from the Concrete Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University also assisted on the project.

ASCC Volunteers Create Concrete Hardscape for Veterans

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Volunteers from the ASCC Decorative Concrete Council traveled to Hanson, Ky. to work on the hardscape of what is to become a therapeutic garden at the Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center. Three students from the Concrete Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University also assisted on the project.

Choosing the Right Diamond Polishing Pads for Concrete Countertops

Tools & Equipment Concrete Countertops Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Thicker pads will last longer, but are stiffer and commonly prone to cupping when they dry out. Cupped pads don’t wear evenly, and often the outer area doesn’t actually make contact with the concrete. Photos courtesy of The Concrete Countertop Institute

Industry News for week of May 20

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T.B. Penick receives patent for Pervious Concrete Elements The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to San Diego construction company T.B. Penick & Sons Inc. for a new, innovative building material called Pervious Concrete Elements. Pervious Concrete Elements reportedly provides a smoother, finer surface than traditional pervious […]

Grinder-polisher from NewGrind

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The Rhino RL450 from NewGrind Inc. is a six-head machine designed to be used in all grinding and polishing situations. Its multipoint articulating handle feature allows the Rhino to be used in tight areas. The machine features an easily adjustable dust skirt, special tool plates with a magnetic quick-release interface, […]

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Color Shines in Prizewinning Stamped Concrete Project

Patching Polished Concrete and the Art of Camouflage

Best in Color: A University Dining Center Impresses in L. M. Scofield’s Annual Contest

Make Tooling Choices Easier with the Mohs Hardness Test Kit

Applying Concrete Densifiers — Feel Good About Rejection

Knockdown Finishes for Concrete — A Cool Concept for the Backyard

ASCC Volunteers Create Concrete Hardscape for Veterans

Choosing the Right Diamond Polishing Pads for Concrete Countertops

Industry News for week of May 20

Grinder-polisher from NewGrind

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