An interior designer recently approached a decorative concrete contractor in Naples, Fla., for a solution to an unfortunate stroke of ill luck.
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How to Apply Color and Eye Catching Design to Polished Concrete Floors
Graphic design can be produced before or after the full curing of the slab, utilizing saw cuts, specialty tape, stamping or stenciling. In this article we will focus on the methods used following a full cure, in conjunction with acid stains and acetone-based dyes.
New Concrete Stamp Designs Coming from Custom Concrete Creations Inc.
Custom Concrete Creations Inc., which sells interlocking, swiveling stamps to fit curved borders, plans to corner a whole new market.
Scofield Stamps Mimic Keystone Slate
A new stamp pattern from L.M. Scofield Co. offers serious stampers a taste of old America.
Roller System Make Texturing Concrete Easy
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.
How to use Glass as Aggregate in Concrete
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 […]
How to Apply Protective Sealers to Decorative Concrete
Proper application of a sealer is essential to just about every decorative concrete job.
How to Store Partially-used Concrete Sealers
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.
Should I Thin My Concrete Sealer?
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.
