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Vol. 12 No. 8 – November/December 2012

Color Issues with Liquid and Powder Release Agents

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Bart Sacco Comments are Disabled

The choice you have is between a liquid release agent and a dry-powder antique release. Both products are similar in function — however, the application technique is completely different for each. This results in a different final look as well.

Buying Diamond Tooling for Concrete Polishing

There are as many variables in manufacturing diamond tooling as there are diamond manufacturers. So which specific variables should you concern yourself with and why?

The Challenges of Applying High-Performance Sealers

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

As high-performance coatings become more commonplace in decorative applications, so do the problems associated with using them. Unlike acrylic sealers, high-performance coatings (polyurethane, epoxy, polyaspartic and polyurea) are not as forgiving when it comes to application, or more specifically, reapplication.

Concrete Artisan Prides Himself in Jobs Done Right, No Matter the Cost

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Featured Contractor Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

The president of Artistic Concrete Surfaces, an award-winning company in Olathe, Kan., Mike Denny says that his commitment to quality sometimes drags on the business. “I’d rather lose money on a job instead of doing a job that didn’t look right. I have a good reputation for making sure everything is done above and beyond what people expect."

Successful Contractors Offer Good Customer Service

Business & Technology Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Turning a profit in today’s construction industry is no accident. This is why it is essential — now more than ever — to practice the strong fundamentals that every successful business is built on. I witnessed a perfect example of such a business this fall and it made me rethink my effort as a decorative concrete professional.