When it comes to decorative concrete on floors, sometimes you have to take it off before you lay it down. Take a closer look at your two basic options when clearing the way for new work.
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Reflecting on Polished Concrete and How To Continue Improving Your Skills
We’re good, but we’re not perfect. Once we start thinking that we know everything, or that polished concrete is right for every situation, then we are in trouble. In this economy, we cannot afford a single misstep. Now is the time to focus on running a business correctly, and that includes being aboveboard and ethical in dealings with our customers and vendors.
Understanding the Green Scoring System
To start learning how to describe concrete’s green qualities, you need to understand how green points systems work. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most commonly used green rating system for buildings in North America.
Concrete Comes to Light
Concrete couldn’t possibly glow or transmit light… right? Wrong. Three head-turning products LiTraCon, Sensitile, and Ambient Glow Technology prove otherwise.
Stripping Concrete Tips and Tricks
We sat down with some experts in concrete and ask them for advice on stripping concrete as well as their best tips and tricks.
Additive improves consistency
New from Syntheon Inc., Elemix concrete additive utilizes advanced polymer technology to consistently deliver energy-efficient, durable, lightweight concrete. Comprised of specially formulated polymeric spheres, Elemix distributes uniformly in concrete, helping to create lightweight, durable concrete for structural and nonstructural applications. With a closed-cell honeycomb-like interior structure, Elemix has the ability […]
Gore releases fabric-formed sink mold DVD
Stretch, elongate, wrap and warp fabric into industry- leading sink molds — this method is revealed in Gore Design Co.’s newest DVD, titled “Fabric-Formed Sink Moulds.” Materials, tools and the process required to fashion fabric forms are shown in detail. The DVD is available for purchase through Concrete Apothecary. Gore […]
Tindall names prestress manager
Tindall Corp. has promoted Anthony P. Smith to vice president and general manager of the South Carolina Prestress Division. Smith joined Tindall in 2004 as operations manager of the South Carolina Prestress Division. He previously was regional manager for Metromont Corp. in Atlanta and Nashville. He has also held managerial […]
Eagle machine does it all
Eagle Solutions has developed the EcoScrub-n-Buff, a floor scrubber, burnisher and vacuum recovery unit powered with an EPA and CARB approved engine. It can be used on many floor surfaces, including tile, VCT, polished or unpolished concrete, marble and terrazzo. Features include the ability to clean and burnish in the […]
Binder introduced by Rohm and Haas
Rohm and Haas Co. has introduced Rhoplex CS-100 Emulsion, an environmentally advanced protective barrier binder, to the North American architectural coatings market. This new thermoplastic, water-resistant binder provides excellent resistance to water blushing, is VOC-compliant, and exhibits an excellent balance of early block resistance and low coalescent demand in masonry […]
