At first glance, a shiny floor surface may seem to present slip-and-fall opportunity. In reality, a floor that has been ground, densified and polished can often provide a more slip-resistant floor than plain concrete.
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Climbing Walls Made of Concrete
Skinner Butte Park’s 45-foot-tall basalt columns have attracted rock climbers for decades. So when the city of Eugene, Ore., decided to build Riverplay, an innovative playground in another area of the park, a replica of the columns, sized just for kids, was part of the plan.
Consider a Pressure Washer for Concrete
The pressure washer is one of the most useful and versatile tools available to the decorative concrete contractor. As with most tools of the trade, a pressure washer in the hands of a pro becomes a magic wand, while in the hands of a novice it can ruin your newly created surface.
Slip Resistance Guide for Concrete Surfaces
Part of the problem has to do with standards for slip resistance: Who has guidelines and which ones do you use for decorative concrete? Then there is the testing aspect: Which testing methods are appropriate and reliable, and in what testing conditions?
A truck designed with contractors in mind
Microsoft Corp. and Stargate Mobile have teamed with Ford Motor Co. on a mobile office system for Ford’s “General Contractor” F-250 Super Duty Truck. The Ford mobile office system is a small, lightweight computer that can be docked inside the vehicle and used away from the traditional office or taken […]
American Concrete Institute Trade group wins recognition for distinguished achievement
The Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) has been honored with a Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Concrete Institute. CRMCA is being recognized for advancing the concrete industry through education, certifi cation, and the promotion of innovative uses of concrete throughout Colorado. The groups activities emphasize education, product promotion, […]
Thermoplastic Rubber Floors, Pebble-Flex Surfacing System
Pebble-Flex Synthetic Rubber Surfacing System. When it comes to putting a soft, springy surface on top of a craggy concrete floor, Pebble-Flex is where the rubber hits the road.
Cool for the pool
Key Pool Deck, new from Key Resin Co., is a polymeric modified concrete resurfacing mortar designed to provide a durable, slip-resistant and waterproof surface. The two-component system is ideal for resurfacing both old and new concrete or masonry and provides a decorative finish for outdoor recreational areas such as swimming […]
Going the distance
The C. H. Hanson Co. has introduced SpeedMeter, a new electronic measuring wheel that is available with 4-inch and 13-inch wheel sizes to accommodate almost any industry. The 4-inch model is ideal for indoor applications, including flooring installers and interior designers. This one-pound unit extends to 39 inches for comfortable […]
Opaque Epoxy Coatings for Concrete Floors
Sometimes paint is simply the best choice for a concrete floor.
