Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019

Vol. 19 No. 3 – April 2019

Propane Equipment Use Takes Off as Concrete Polishing Industry Grows

Concrete Polishing Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Mike Dougherty Comments are Disabled

The construction industry has witnessed a “purging of the plug.” In particular, polished concrete is undergoing a transformation from equipment formerly reliant on three-phase power (either 208 or 480) to propane power for both grinders and vacuums.

April 2019 Letter from the Publisher

Blog Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

We’re truly excited to announce Concrete Decor magazine’s new online Marketplace. What makes this shopping platform so amazing is that it comprises companies nationwide you likely know and trust. The Concrete Decor Marketplace at store.concretedecor.net helps you find exactly what you need — fast!

World of Concrete 2019 Didn’t Disappoint

Tools & Equipment Events & Recognition Press Releases Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

World of Concrete is once again on a roll. The 2019 show marked the 44th time World of Concrete has taken place. It topped the charts as the largest show in more than a decade. The annual extravaganza for the concrete and masonry industries worldwide attracted 60,511 registered professionals. There […]

Wall Art All About ‘Sustaining Life’ at 2019 Decorative Concrete LIVE!

Concrete Art Events & Recognition Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Using recycled and natural material, artisan Cindee Lundin worked her magic once again during Decorative Concrete LIVE! at the 2019 World of Concrete.

Sealer is the Most Critical Success Factor for Concrete Countertops

Concrete Sealers Concrete Countertops Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Do you know the single-most important ingredient in a concrete countertop that can make or break a business? If you thought concrete, think again. It might surprise you to know that it is actually countertop sealers. You can make the most beautiful concrete countertop in the world, but in the […]

How to Avoid Blisters and Pin Holes in Decorative Concrete Overlays

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The issue of blisters and pin holes occurring on the surface of cast-in-place concrete and resin-based coatings and sealers is well documented, but surprisingly very little is published regarding the same issues in decorative overlays.

Sika Scofield Recognizes 2018 Decorative Concrete Winners

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 19 No. 3 - April 2019 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Five projects that featured products from the Scofield line, a brand of Sika Corp., were honored in the 11th annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. First-place winners and runners-up were announced during the 2019 World of Concrete in Las Vegas.