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Cemtec has introduced a new one component, stampable overlay system to its line of resurfacing and concrete repair products. Cemtec One Stop Stamped Overlay contains special additives that provide high flexural and bond strength, low shrinkage, exceptional trowelability and improved pot life and working time in hot temperatures. The product […]
Producing concrete that mimics natural stones is art in a cementatious medium and overlapping texture skins is one of the crucial techniques. Completely counter to the precise alignment of stamps, skins must be placed randomly so their impressions imitate the irregular looks of natural stone materials.
Surfaces are protected from discoloration caused by air pollution and the damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles, carbonation, graf?ti, and pedestrian and vehicular-borne substances.
Do you know how to prevent concrete cracks in the corners of a fresh pour? Doug Bannister has a tip that just might make your day.
Stamping concrete is a process of stretching the surface of the hardening concrete to create a unique indented pattern/texture on an otherwise ?at surface.
Use of various colors produce a more two dimensional (or realistic) look. They help to blend concrete to the environment or distinguish it from other construction materials.
Unlike a chalk line, the tape always provides a visible line to follow. Scoring tape extends between two points and adhere’s firmly to the surface. Once the tape is in place, simply following the black line with the saw to produce a clean, straight line.
The concrete has cured for at least 28 days, the surface has been cleaned thoroughly, and the contractor is ready to start applying the acid stain. Or, is he? Did he prepare to do the job safely? Is he wearing the proper personal protection?
Self-levelers offer interior spaces unlimited design possibilities, fast! Through the use of integral colors, dry-shake color hardeners and similar products, fresh concrete need no longer be gray, monotone and drab looking.
Once the general public realized there could be more to concrete than broom finishes and exposed aggregate, they wanted it; contractors and suppliers hurried to meet the demand.
