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SlabSaver Is the New Revolution in Concrete Cutting
Multiquip offers a concrete saw for multi-purpose concrete cutting. The 102-pound SlabSaver device is ideally suited for commercial green and cured concrete cutting, asphalt cutting, and detailed decorative work. The saw offers a host of performance-enhancing features in a compact lightweight package, including a front and rear pointer that drops […]
Wacker expands ride-on trowel line
Wacker has recently introduced two new ride-on trowel models. The company offers a line of finishing machines that offer overlapping and nonoverlapping operation on the same machine. A 36-inch model and a 48-inch model have been added to the CRT (Concrete Ride-On Trowel) line. Both of these high-speed models feature […]
Concrete Contractor Veterans Share Techniques for How to Stamp Concrete
Experts share some secrets for honing your concrete stamping skills.
Sparkle Grain System for Eye-Catching Concrete
The Sparkle Grain System is an eye-catching, black sparkle concrete finish that can be applied with color hardeners or by itself.It aids with slip resistance and is designed for sidewalks, driveways, ramps, public buildings, wineries, schools, etc., to name a few.
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Manufacturer Profile: Custom Rock International
When decorative concrete is mentioned, typically we’re referring to the booming market in flat concrete. However, there are additional, more specialized niches in the decorative concrete arena: simulated rock formations, typically found in zoos, theme parks and more. Check out some examples in this article.
Kia Ricchi of Centerline Production: Concrete in Public Works
Kia Ricchi of Centerline Productions takes her love of sculpting to new heights with the use of concrete.
Additional “Tools” for the Concrete Faux Rock Trade
In general, if you work with concrete now, you likely have the tools you’ll need to create synthetic rocks, but here are a few items that might make the job a little easier. Start with some proper training, especially if creating synthetic rock is new for you, or you’re moving […]
Plastiform Flexible Plastic Forms for Curved Concrete
Forming requirements for decorative concrete often involve radius and curved sections. Plastiform™ concrete forms can be used to set up curves as small as a 3-foot bend radius. The forms are very quick to setup using a cam-lock clamp that fastens the forms to stakes.
Decorative Concrete Techniques: Acid Etching Concrete
From start to finish follow these techniques to achieve the perfect acid etched concrete design.
