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Thanks to a new roller system from Kraft Tool Co., contractors no longer have to rock around the clock to get texturing projects done in half the time.
A new stamp pattern from L.M. Scofield Co. offers serious stampers a taste of old America.
If you want concrete that truly sparkles and shines, put some glass in the mix. Glass aggregate can replace part or all of the sand and gravel in concrete, for effects that range from colorful terrazzo, to granite- or marble-like finishes, to concrete that reflects light like a mirror. Glass […]
Proper application of a sealer is essential to just about every decorative concrete job.
One-part concrete sealer products are easily stored for reuse in the future. Of course, you want to avoid foreign contaminants, so don’t pour back into the container what you may have portioned off unless you strain the used material first.
Is thinning a sealer recommended? The obvious answer is “no.” Anytime you alter a sealer’s formulation you risk affecting its performance — not to mention voiding any stated warranty.
Whether you create them on site or buy them precast, faux rocks can be a valuable part of your portfolio.
The distributor’s new Web site offers customized features that will allow you to streamline and document your bidding, planning and purchases.
When it comes to texture skins, flexibility is often appreciated, and Brickform LLC aims to please.
This concrete fish prepping table top was made by Michael Dahl, who precast it in a foam mold and used small mixes of different integral colors to create the mottled effect. The top of the sink is ground to expose the aggregate within the concrete.
