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.
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Why Add Accelerating Admixtures to Concrete
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Naturally colored aggregate, varying dramatically from region to region, can add unusual dimension to your decorative concrete work.
Eugene, Oregon’s Concrete Craftsmen, Water Brothers Construction Inc.
Installing foundations keeps this company grounded. Decorative concrete allows it to soar.
