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If I were a contractor I would take “preexisting” projects over new projects every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
SureCrete Design Products’ Elasto-Shield is a ready-to-use waterproofing and crack-prevention elastomeric liquid membrane. Although specifically created for SureCrete coatings, Elasto-Shield is also ideally suited for use with ceramic tile, stone, and EIFS applications. It forms a continuous waterproofing barrier — with outstanding adhesion — and reduces crack transmission in floors. […]
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is the best sealer?” My answer to this is, “It depends.” While this may seem like I’m dodging the question, it really gets to the heart of the issue. Selecting a finish solely based on how good it is said to be can often lead to undesirable results.
There are as many variables in manufacturing diamond tooling as there are diamond manufacturers. So which specific variables should you concern yourself with and why?
Their still-in-progress project includes a number of concrete features inside the home, the centerpiece being a cast-in-place, carved, stamped GFRC staircase that resembles rock and leads into the basement-level man cave, graced by a sun-and-clouds water feature on the wall next to the staircase.
The choice you have is between a liquid release agent and a dry-powder antique release. Both products are similar in function — however, the application technique is completely different for each. This results in a different final look as well.
A couple of homeowners in West Milford, N.J., were looking to enhance the curb appeal of their house by enhancing the front entryway. They initially contacted us about the possibility of resurfacing concrete steps leading to the front door and pouring a new sidewalk from the driveway to the steps.
Deborah’s story about Wade and the dimes he saved for his annual anniversary gift provided the inspiration for a unique decorative concrete design conceived by Jason Thorn, owner of The Concrete Angel, Winfield, Ala.
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.
Seeing a finished construction project put to good use is something any contractor welcomes.
