All concrete polishers are aware of the many subpar polished floors out there that are giving polished concrete a bad name. I get several calls each week asking how to fix a bad floor, so I am sure that you are dealing with this as well.
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The Allure and the Reality of Polishing Concrete
It has become pretty clear that polished concrete is the hot market in decorative concrete right now. There was no shortage of equipment and chemical manufacturers touting the latest and greatest at the show, with each making a case for why their system was the best option on the market.
Orange Bristled Brushes Specifically for Decorative Concrete
Riviera Brush Co. has been a leader in the concrete brush industry since 1989. They started out by developing their line of Orange-Crete wash brushes for the ready-mix industry. The brushes were designed to stand up to the harsh conditions inherent to the industry — lime, abrasives, muriatic acid and other cleaning agents. They were ideal for cleaning trucks and equipment.
Pigment Peculiarities
Any time you’re dealing with integral color, the key to success is getting a nice, even distribution of pigment. The key to that, in turn, is managing the water-to-cement ratio in your mix.
Waterproofing treatment from American Decorative Concrete
A new, longer-lasting waterproofing treatment for concrete is now available from American Decorative Concrete Supply Co.
Metallic Red and Gray Tile Pattern Adds Pizzazz to Garage Floor
Michael R. Jensen is CEO and artist at Atlanta Concrete Artist, billed as a purveyor of “exotic designer flooring.” He recently completed an epoxy garage floor for a car enthusiast in Sandy Springs, Ga.
“Concrete Nation” TV show covers Concrete Decor Show
The new “Concrete Nation” TV show, slated to begin airing this year on Fox affiliates, plans to spend all kind of time at the 2011 Concrete Decor Show in Nashville, Tenn.
Recipe: Get the Look of Travertine using Concrete
Intended to mimic the look of travertine, this microexposure finish leaves the surface with a subtle texture that complements integrally colored exteriors beautifully.
New terrazzo system includes antimicrobial agent
New from Flowcrete, Mondeco TZ is a joint-free polyurethane terrazzo flooring system that combines hard-wearing silver granite and white flint aggregates with a powerful silver ion-based antimicrobial agent.
New grinder accessory offers versatility
EDCO Concrete Floor Grinders improve concrete surfaces by removing deteriorated coverings, eliminating imperfections and preparing slabs for new overlays. EDCO’s newest grinder accessory, the PCD Dyma-Sert, uses polycrystalline diamonds to aggressively strip hard and soft coatings from concrete surfaces. Thick coatings of urethane, waterproofing membrane and epoxy are no match […]
