Grout it, fill it or design around it? In decorative concrete, every crack presents a contractor with a unique set of problems.
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This Concrete Stamp is No Cookie Cutter
Why would anyone spend thousands of dollars on Parisian cobblestone stamps? A flight to Paris and a hotel for the weekend, for both concrete contractor and client to share mutual experiences and gather ideas, would’ve been cheaper and the real deal!
Edger from CPS reintroduced with customers in mind
During the debut launch of the Edger at World of Concrete 2009, Concrete Polishing Solutions customers were reportedly overwhelmed by the multiple capabilities the machine displayed.
Concrete Countertops Turns into a Dream Gig for One Artisan
Compared to working on deadline with Christina Aguilera, Phil Collins and the Spice Girls, decorative concrete is a breeze.
Transforming Outdoor Spaces into Outstanding Spaces
Trying to manage ultraviolet light exposure in California isn’t an easy thing to do, particularly when it comes to its effect on concrete sealers. For Napa, Calif., homeowners, contractors were able to get a handle on the situation, creating a countertop for an outdoor kitchen that still looks great more than a year later.
Colored Concrete Sealer with a Reflective Shine
This incredibly simple staining application lends a distinct reflective sparkle to any floor.
Vineyard-inspired Color Combination for Vertical Concrete
Give your next faux-stone wall vertical project the look of a Spanish vineyard with this effect from Flex-C-Ment.
New Lythic Densifier speeds up densifying process
Lythic Densifier from Lythic Solutions Inc., made with colloidal silica, speeds up the process of concrete densifying and is touted as being more ecofriendly than conventional densifiers.
Multilayer, Mottled Metallic Floor Coating
This technique uses manufactured silicon dioxide platelets coated with titanium dioxide to create a multilayered, variegated, hammer-toned seamless floor coating over concrete or an overlayment.
Greening Your Decorative Concrete Business
Concrete contractors often tell me that they don’t have any input in the green aspects of the jobs they work on. By the time the concrete sub is hired, those decisions have been made, so what’s the use of even bothering?
