SurfEtch from Butterfield Color is a new water-based, biodegradable, lowodor micro-etch surface retarder. Applied to the surface of fresh concrete, SurfEtch chemically delays the set of surface mortar while allowing the underlying concrete to harden normally. This allows time to wash the surface, removing the surface mortar and exposing sands […]
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J&M Lifestyles add custom hood
The Custom Concrete Hood from J&M Lifestyles LLC is now part of the company’s standard hood design catalog. The hood is 66 inches wide by 65 inches tall and constructed of lightweight glass-fiber reinforced concrete. The hood is available in a limestone texture and color. The design is sectional — […]
V-Tex Hopper Spray System introduced
The V-Tex Spray System from Benron Equipment & Supply Inc. is a peristaltic squeeze pump designed for interior and exterior use with GFRC (glass-fiber reinforced concrete) and other materials. Known for a short time as the Vortex, the V-Tex comes in two models — the V-Tex 400-G system, a gaspowered […]
Combining Concrete Overlays and PVA Fibers to Fix Cracking
Besides being used to make thin yet durable countertops that don’t easily chip or break, a mix of PVA fibers and ductile concrete does an excellent job of fixing cracks in concrete.
A Two-Sided Tip: Exposed Aggregate on a Corner Wall
Nick Carosi III of Arban & Carosi Inc. brings up an intriguing point when talking about exposed aggregate on vertical surfaces — what if you’re pouring an L-shaped wall piece? Since gravity’s effect on the settling aggregate is essential to the process, how does a contractor make that work?
New Surface Treatment Formulated to Keep Ground Cool
As part of its effort to improve the environment through green product offerings, L.M. Scofield Co. has developed Solachrome Integral Coloring Treatment for High-SRI Concrete.
A Trip Down Decorative Concrete Memory Lane with The Concretist
From floors to countertops, coloring and staining concrete has brought a lifetime of memories to this contractor. Columnist and self-proclaimed "concretist" takes us on a trip back to some of his favorite projects over the years.
Building Thin-Shell Concrete Structures
There is more than one way to create a concrete home — and the thin-shell method produces dwellings of unparalleled beauty.
How Polished Concrete Changed the Trajectory of One Contractor’s Company
David Stephenson’s story encompasses everything from AmeriPolish to Wal-Mart to the Cincinnati Reds and Indianapolis Colts and it all began when he discovered polished concrete.
Specialty Cutting Blades to Make Your Job Easier
An overview of different specialty cutting tools, saw blades and chains that will help you on be successful on your next job.