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Got cement? As of July, contractors are still saying, “No!” Strong demand and international demand for space on cargo ships have combined to create a concrete shortage in regions throughout the United States. And the crisis shows no signs of abating soon. The Associated General Contractors of America is forecasting […]
When it comes to edging that pleases the eye, decorative concrete curbs have no competition.
Railroad ties rot, bender board breaks and brick mortar crumbles. But decorative curbing is permanent.
Use this decorative technique to transfer art to a concrete patio using a grid method is an effiicient and foolproof way to get the perfect look you and your customer are after.
Bob Harris’ Guide to Stamped Concrete, the second book in the Bob Harris Decorative Concrete Collection, will be released in October, 2004. The fullcolor, fully illustrated guide provides concrete contractors with detailed information and practical tips for stamping concrete. The book shows contractors where to find good stamped concrete designs; […]
Asked to do the decorative concrete work for an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, cousins Doug and Scott Carlton thought it sounded like a worthwhile project. Their work on the show, seen by more than 13 million viewers, led to a flurry of media attention in the state of California.
Concrete Sealers can be removed with mechanical means such as sandblasting or grinding. But for many contractors, it’s a last resort.
This is probably not your favorite way to spend a day, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil.
If you want an all-encompassing guide to staining concrete floors, check out “Bob Harris’ Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors,” written by Bob Harris, founder and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, Georgia.
The Sawtec CC-100 crack chaser is a high-productivity, walk-behind saw that cuts concrete or asphalt to a 1- inch depth.
Not any pigment can be used in concrete. The chemistry of portland cement plus exposure to sunlight and weather can cause most integral concrete colors to fade.
Understanding pigments is the foundation for successful decorative concrete.
The Blastrac Turbo-Vac II dust collection system is designed specifically for the concrete market. This very maneuverable, 68-pound vacuum uses twin 1 kilowatt motors for the highest pulling power available in its class. It handles dust generated during concrete grinding, planning, cleaning or cutting with ease.
