Penetrating or film-forming, water-based or solvent-based, your sealer is just as important as any other element of your project. Here’s a guide for sorting through your options — plus tips on some clever effects you can create with them.
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Concrete in Cold Weather
Concrete Decor asked artisans around the country about their experiences installing projects during cold weather. They faced freezing temperatures, snowy weather, and even challenges indoors during cold spells. Each artisan found his own solution for handling work during the winter months.
Elegant California Concrete Home and Fireplace
At their showpiece house, the artisans at Flying Turtle Cast Concrete let their imaginations soar.
Giving New Life to Old Concrete: 2008 Concrete Restoration Contest
We announce the winners in Exterior and Interior categories of the 2008 Restoration Contest.
Thank you to our sponsors, NewLook International and Midweest Rake.
Pricing a Polished Concrete Job
Pricing a polished concrete job is hardly cut and dried. There are many things to consider. There are more obvious factors, such as labor, fuel (diesel will probably be your largest expense next to labor), tooling, and travel expenses. There are also various factors about the floor itself that must be considered.
Surviving the Game of Business By Capitalizing on Every Opportunity
Our industry, like football, has seen advancements. One visit to the World of Concrete conference will confirm this. But think about this for a second. Every job, whether in Texas or Dubai, has at least one thing in common. Finishing the job still comes down to a human and a shovel. As complex as our industry is, it still comes down to a tool that sits in every work truck across the globe.
An Overview of Sealers: Acrylics, Epoxies, Cure-and-seals and More
Sealers are made from a variety of materials, each with different application and performance characteristics.Learn some if the distinquishing differences and similarities.
Concrete Impresses Guests at Dog Resort
Decorative concrete is going to the dogs. Or at least that’s the impression visitors are getting at Paws by the Lake, a pet boarding facility that opened recently in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Eagle releases new burnisher
Eagle Floor Solutions has introduced what the company is calling “the first burnisher designed with the concrete polishing and refresh market in mind.” The cordless EnviroPro WA27 shines polished concrete, terrazzo, marble, VCT and other tile floors without leaving dust behind. The machine was engineered to apply extra head weight […]
Sealant designed for tilt-ups
Pecora has introduced Tilt-Seal, a high-quality weatherproofing sealant specifically formulated for the unique needs of tilt-up professionals. An advanced acrylic latex sealant, Tilt-Seal provides the movement flexibility necessary for use with concrete panels. It also requires no mixing and offers a fast cure time. Tilt- Seal is a one-component, water-based […]
