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Stamped Concrete and Its Coats of Many Colors

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Stamping & Texturing Concrete by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Achieving a realistic and "one-of-a-kind" look with stamped concrete requires a knowledge of colors and some help from the experts. Included are several exciting formulas.

Choosing the Right Concrete Sealer Evaluating the Options, Applications and Cautions will Ensure Successful Projects

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Concrete Sealers by Craig Park Comments are Disabled

One of the challenges for a high quality architectural concrete installation is the selection of the right sealer. From chemical staining, discoloring, and the day-to-day abuses these surfaces receive, choosing a sealer can make or break the entire project. So, what do you need to look for in a sealer, and how do you match the right sealer to your type of project and environment?

Tina Anderson, Tri-Co Floors – Redefining Architectural Concrete From the Ground Up

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Concrete Placing by Robert Simpson Comments are Disabled

From concept to installation, Tina Anderson’s Tri-Co Floors redefines architectural concrete from the ground up.

Manufacturer Profile: Solomon Colors

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Special Features by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Solomon Colors is the largest U.S.-owned producer of iron oxide pigments. Based in Springfield, Ill., the company got its start in the 1920s. Robert C. Solomon, the operator of the Panther Creek Coal Mine Co., decided that the black, carboniferous slate that lies above the coal seams would make a good color by-product.

Scofield Introduces New Texturetop, A Superior Stampable Cementitious Topping

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Stamping & Texturing Concrete by Robert Harris Comments are Disabled

Inside or out, the new stampable topping from L.M. Scofield Company offers exciting new opportunities for contractors.

Concrete Solutions Spray-Top: Faster than a Concrete Finisher

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Faster than a concrete finisher but more powerful than a cementitious overlay. It is able to cover surfaces with only one coat. It’s Spray-Top, a super new product from Concrete Solutions Inc.

Saw Kart from Engrave-A-Crete

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Tools & Equipment by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

From the guys who claim several world titles, including the “World’s #1 Manufacturer of Decorative Concrete Cutting Equipment,” comes this innovative accessory called SawKart.

Color Makes The World Go ‘Round: Using the Color Wheel to Make Concrete Color Choices

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

A color wheel is a wonderful tool to help make color choices because it allows you to see the relationship between colors, and to mix and match them at a glance.

use more than one color as the base color, usually different shades of the same color to create realistic stone effect

Decorative Concrete Technique: How to Create Realistic Stone Effect with Concrete Color Hardener

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

When stamping, California contractor Lee Levig likes to use more than one color as the base color, usually different shades of the same color.

Good Techniques are Key to Success with Integrally Colored Concrete

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Tips & How-Tos Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The minute you add integral color to concrete, people look at it differently than they do gray concrete — their expectations are higher. Educating your client about integral color is important. Be sure to explain its limitations. But, also, be sure to use good techniques. These contractor-recommended tips can help ensure excellent results.

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Stamped Concrete and Its Coats of Many Colors

Choosing the Right Concrete Sealer Evaluating the Options, Applications and Cautions will Ensure Successful Projects

Tina Anderson, Tri-Co Floors – Redefining Architectural Concrete From the Ground Up

Manufacturer Profile: Solomon Colors

Scofield Introduces New Texturetop, A Superior Stampable Cementitious Topping

Concrete Solutions Spray-Top: Faster than a Concrete Finisher

Saw Kart from Engrave-A-Crete

Color Makes The World Go ‘Round: Using the Color Wheel to Make Concrete Color Choices

Decorative Concrete Technique: How to Create Realistic Stone Effect with Concrete Color Hardener

Good Techniques are Key to Success with Integrally Colored Concrete

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