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Concrete Decor, Vol 6, No 6

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December/January 2007
Vol. 6 No. 6
Issue No. 32
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On the Cover:
The Reflections stamp, from Matcrete Inc. Photo by
Bill Thomas of Riverside Photograhy in Riverside, Calif..

Features

 

 

 

Consider This
“Since the reduced levels have become effective, we have seen many, many formula changes. They are good for our environment, but unfortunately not for the installers who have to use them on a daily basis.”

Bart Sacco

 

Concrete Restorations 2006
From indoor pools to backyard fountains, the winners of Concrete Decor's first annual Concrete Restoration contest gave faded concrete a new lease on life.

Sealer Trouble
New sealers compliant with VOC laws have contractors in cold sweats. With these tips, you can REALLY start breathing easier.
by Bart Sacco

A Prepper's Best Friend
Diamond grinding is a great way to polish, but these gems can scour and scarify, too.
by Steven H. Miller

Polishing: Tough Questions
Sure, polished concrete shines. But does it stand up to scrutiny? We take on the tough questions, from why to how much.
by John Strieder

Floating Concrete
Any finish starts with a float, and contractors have a range of options to choose from.
by Elizabeth Gillette

Acrylic Concrete Stains
Acrylic stains often replace acids — but even more intriguingly, the two can work together.
by Mike Dawson

Soy: An Alternative to Acid Stain
A manufacturer of eco-friendly products has created a soy-based concrete stain that represents more than just the opportunity to market a green building product.
by Mike Dawson

The First Concrete Countertop Conference
Our publisher talks about his trip to the Concrete Countertop Institute's first-ever countertop conference, in Raleigh, N.C.
by Bent Mikkelsen

Columns

 

Carlton's Corner
"Decorative Dangers": The housing market slowdown, and how to survive it.

Polished Perspectives: Restoration counts as recycling
Contractors who restore concrete floors give new meaning to the phrase "green thumb."
by Peter Wagner

Departments


Artisan in Concrete
Acanthus Inc.
Artisan in Concrete:
Acanthus, Inc.

 

Artisan in Concrete: Acanthus Inc.
Shellie Rigsby started by conquering acid stain. Now, the Texas-based artist is setting her sights even higher.
by John Strieder

Techniques:
Sand-Etched Finishes by Joe Fettig
Applying Color Hardener as an Accent by Lee Levig

Tooling: Power Screeds

Project Profile: "The Warehouse"

Product Profile:
Reflections Stamp by Matcrete Inc.
Patriot Spraysafe System by Patriot Sprayer Systems Inc.
PowercoatOne by Vexcon Chemicals Inc.
Sophisticated Finishes by Triangle Coatings Inc.
Xtra-Flex by Metal Forms Corp.

Final Pour: Grab Your Golf Clubs

Concrete Industry News
Concrete Association News
Product News
Publisher's Lette

Decorative Concrete Training Directory for training opportunities in your area. Watch this exclusive directory grow over the coming weeks as more and more businesses participate!

 

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