Discover ways admixtures can improve concrete’s ultimate durability and strength and make it easier to work with.
Vol. 2 No. 2 – April/May 2002
Decorative Resurfacing of Cracked Concrete Balconies
More often than not, decorative resurfacing begins with some type of repair, whether it be patching of small holes before a chemical stain, thin repair of spalled concrete, crack repair, or a full depth structural repair. This article will discuss a project requiring both repair and prevention of recurring cracks on post-tensioned concrete decks.
Resurfacing Brings a New Dimension to Concrete
Similar to texturing walls and ceilings, texturing concrete adds color, texture and a lot of new business opportunity.
How Adding Color to Concrete Sealers Creates Beautiful Effect
Creating Beautiful Effects Takes Knowledge and Practice One of the least expensive and most practical ways to add decorative effects to a concrete project is to add a color to the finishing sealer. While many contemporary projects are using integral coloring or color hardeners, tinting sealers offer an alternative that […]
Manufacturer Profile: Increte Systems, Inc.
After 39 years in business it’s still; quality products, quality education, quality support that equate to quality installations every time.
Richard Smith Custom Concrete, West Hills, Calif.
Rick Smith, owner and presidentof Richard Smith Custom Concrete of West Hills, California, subscribes to a business maxim that he believes is crucial to the success of any contractor business, or, in fact, any business: Do more listening and less talking.
Ask Concrete Decor: Concrete Resurfacing and Overlays
Many of those pedestrian-traveled venues that look like cobblestone, slate, brick and marble are in fact, cement surfaces fashioned to look like more expensive materials at a fraction of the cost. If you have questions, we have the answers.
Using Stencils to Create Decorative Sandblast Effect on Concrete
With little investment in equipment and training, sandblast stenciling will make an incredible profile in your concrete work.
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