Concrete Decor Archives

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February/March 2006
Vol. 6 No. 1
Issue No. 27

On the Cover: A member of the Carlton Concrete team tosses out color hardener at the new Holy Cross Catholic Church in Porterville, Calif.
Photo by Larry Carlton.

Features

Consider This
“It's like showing the bride on her wedding day. It's beautiful and dreamy and all that, but it's not realistic.”

— Doug Carlton, on the importance of showing potential customers not only just-finished projects, but older ones as well, so they can see how concrete wears and ages.

Color Hardeners — Español
Experts share their knowledge on everything from preparation to application — including how to achieve the most natural-looking colors.
by Amy Johnson

A Bright Idea: Using White Cement
Achieve pure, consistent color while providing your customers a highly reflective surface.
by Loretta Hall

Countertop Problem-solving
Techniques for avoiding problems with fabrication and transportation.
by Susan Brimo-Cox

Release Agents
How to make the choice between liquid and powder release agents — and why it's sometimes a good idea to use both.
by John Strieder

2006 Winners
Check out this year's top entries in Cheng Design Exchange's annual countertop competition.

Columns

Pete Wagner
Polished Perspectives — Adding color to polished floors.

Departments

Artisan in Concrete

Vince Schrementi,
Everlast Concrete

Contractor Profile: Everlast Concrete
Seamless has been coating floors since 1939. Now the company has taken a decorative direction.
by John Strieder

Technology: Fly Ash
Using fly ash in your mix offers a number of advantages. And it's a waste product that would otherwise be thrown away.
by Mike Dawson

Technique: Applying Sealers
Choosing the right application tool for each type of sealer.
by Scott Wyatt

Business Strategies: Marketing Your Business
Forget the marketing experts: Successful contractors share what really works.
by Christina Camara

Tooling: Concrete Saws

Final Pour: Tumblin' Dice — Español

Tips Directory
Concrete Industry News
Concrete Association News
Product News
Product Profiles
Publisher's Letter

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