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Lafarge’s Decorative Concrete Products Grace a New Home in British Columbia

Building with Concrete Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Tim Higginson is not just a decorative concrete sales manager, he’s also an enthusiast incorporating many concrete design features both inside and outside of his home.

Tips and Hints from the Concrete Pros

A small sampling of helpful hints shared at demonstrations sponsored by the Decorative Concrete Council during the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Concrete Contractors.

Why Add Accelerating Admixtures to Concrete

Concrete Placing Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

A primer on accelerators and their use in decorative concrete. Accelerators are one of the most popular kinds of chemical admixtures. Like water reducers, retarders and plasticizers, when added to a concrete batch either immediately before or during mixing.

Fast Self-leveling Concrete Crack Repair Product

Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

DP-600 Concrete Repair products from 3M offer a fast way for concrete repair people to get their fill.

Plastic Replacement Blades for Power Trowels

Tools & Equipment Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Wagman plastic blades leave a hard, polished finish up to the standards of steel, but without the dark burnish marks that tend to show up when steel spins against concrete.

Polyurea Floor Coatings: Quick, Tough and Beautiful

Concrete Coatings Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by Loretta Hall Comments are Disabled

Tough, quick to set, and low in solvents, polyureas require only one coat and get the job done fast.

Repair Concrete Cracks in the Substrate to Avoid Cracks in your Overlay

Concrete Repair & Restoration Surface Preparation Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by Brian Vicari Comments are Disabled

Most cracks in a substrate will telegraph through overlays if not prepared properly, so spend the extra time and dollars to prep the area correctly. If you repair problem areas prior to installing an overlay you will minimize the chances of cracks in your overlay.

Tinted Polyurea Coating Perks Up a Drab Floor

Concrete Coatings Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by Loretta Hall Comments are Disabled

West End Commons is a new 91-unit loft development in Oakland, Calif. The two- and three-story townhouses have office space on the ground floor, with living space in the upper levels. Pettigrew’s company, Diamond D Concrete, won the subcontract to clean and clear-coat 40,000 square feet of concrete slab floors.

Elegant Fireplace Surrounds – Concrete takes its place at the heart of the home

Concrete Furniture Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Winter’s on its way! It’s time to think about adding hearths and fireplace surrounds to your decorative concrete offerings

Aggregate Choices Can Add Dimension to Concrete Work

Concrete Polishing Vol. 5 No. 5 - October/November 2005 by Christina Camara Comments are Disabled

Naturally colored aggregate, varying dramatically from region to region, can add unusual dimension to your decorative concrete work.

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Latest

Lafarge’s Decorative Concrete Products Grace a New Home in British Columbia

Tips and Hints from the Concrete Pros

Why Add Accelerating Admixtures to Concrete

Fast Self-leveling Concrete Crack Repair Product

Plastic Replacement Blades for Power Trowels

Polyurea Floor Coatings: Quick, Tough and Beautiful

Repair Concrete Cracks in the Substrate to Avoid Cracks in your Overlay

Tinted Polyurea Coating Perks Up a Drab Floor

Elegant Fireplace Surrounds – Concrete takes its place at the heart of the home

Aggregate Choices Can Add Dimension to Concrete Work

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