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Diamonds Grinders for Concrete Surface Prep

Tools & Equipment Concrete Polishing Surface Preparation Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Steven H. Miller, CDT Comments are Disabled

The word "diamonds" is inevitably associated with the concept of "big bucks," but like many other things about diamond grinding, this is something of a misconception.

Floating Concrete Tools for Finishing Concrete Floors

Tools & Equipment Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Elizabeth Gillette Offensend Comments are Disabled

One of the most basic yet important steps in finishing concrete, floating is as much of an art as it is a science. After the heavy lifting and digging involved in preparing a site for pouring concrete, floating it contrarily requires precise tools and a light hand.

Soy-based Concrete Stains an Alternative to Acid Stain

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

SoyCrete is also used in vertical applications, as seen on this exterior wall.

Attain More Color Variations with Acrylic Concrete Stains

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Mike Dawson Comments are Disabled

Acrylic stains for concrete often replace acids — but even more intriguingly, the two can work together.

Decorative Concrete Dangers, Part 1: Surviving the Slowdown

Business & Technology Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

"Decorative Dangers": The housing market slowdown, and how to survive it. Keeping your decorative concrete business profitable during periods of economic slowdown.

The First Concrete Countertop Conference

Events & Recognition Concrete Countertops Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

The Raleigh-based Concrete Countertop Institute sponsored conference was an important step for professionals in the decorative concrete industry in the establishment of quality standards for concrete countertop professionals and the building industry.

Does Polishing Concrete Floors Count as Recycling?

Concrete Polishing Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

“Rebuilt To Last.” That is the title of an article in the September 25, 2006, issue of BusinessWeek on remanufacturing. And what are you doing to an existing concrete floor when you restore it? You are remanufacturing, and the term fits polished concrete “to a T.” Last year at this […]