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From start to finish follow these techniques to achieve the perfect acid etched concrete design.
Describing Henry Chapman Mercer’s home, Fonthill, as a castle may be a misnomer. There is no surrounding wall or moat to keep out the unruly peasants or faraway invaders. Nonetheless, Fonthill is so full of treasures — of every conceivable kind — that anything less than “castle” seems inappropriate.
An old technique with new applications. Burnishing can open up a whole array of visual opportunities for concrete surfaces.
Deco Pour is an innovative self-leveling terrazzo and decorative overlayment process. This enhanced industrial overlayment is poured thin by using a patent pending integral additive called HDS 2001. Overlayments without this additive are typically softer and will not allow for proper seeding and machine honing of the surface.
Concrete countertops have become the rage in areas ranging from Malibu and Beverly Hills in California, to Omaha, Nebraska, and Boston, Massachusetts. From coast-to-coast these fabulous countertops are growing rapidly in popularity.
Getting to know concrete inside and out will help in properly preparing those surfaces for a topping.
A comprehensive list of important aspects of the faux rock trade. From tool choice to customer expectations, here are some tried and true tips, tricks and techniques to take your faux rock skill to the next level
The CC-100 is a walk-behind crack chasing saw designed to cut 1-inch depths in concrete or asphalt. Available from Sawtec, the device cuts 6 to 8 feet of crack per minute, or up to 3,000 linear feet in a day, depending on the material. The CC-100 features a swivel caster […]
Sherwin-Williams offers a concrete and driveway sealer that contains a siloxane water repellent that protects against salt, weather, and stains, and prevents spalling and premature deterioration. According to the company, it does not change the appearance of the original surface. The product is designed to chemically bond to surfaces to […]
Versa-Thane ‘W’ is a durable, mar resistant, two component, waterborne polyurethane coating designed for use in light industrial applications such as manufacturing areas, service bays, garage floors, restaurants, and retail flooring. The system is formulated for ultra-low odor and zero VOC, while maintaining excellent performance through a combination of good […]
