Concrete Coatings

Coatings are liquid or semi-liquid mixtures applied to cured concrete to make it more aesthetically pleasing, improve its durability, boost its longevity and/or reduce upkeep and repairs.

Decorative Concrete Showing Up In Retail Spaces Nationwide

Concrete Coatings Concrete Polishing Concrete Countertops Vol. 10 No. 5 - July 2010 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

From department stores to convenience stores, decorative concrete is turning up in retail spaces across the country.

Recipe: Terrific Terrazzo

Concrete Coatings Recipes Vol. 10 No. 5 - July 2010 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Our regular feature offers two step-by-step description of a unique floor that was created with good old terrazzo.

Don’t Get Burned: Safety While Using UV-Cured Concrete Coatings

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Safety Vol. 10 No. 6 - August/September 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

First and foremost, using ultraviolet curing equipment for concrete coatings requires diligent safety practices. Compare it to "a welder’s flash on steroids." Sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts are not enough. UV emitted by curing equipment can be many times brighter than the sun.

Concrete Troubleshooting Stories That Make You Go Hmmm

Concrete Coatings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

It’s that time of year again – the time when I review the hundreds of questions and situations I dealt with in 2010 looking for those special few that made me pause and just think, "Really?"

Wow Factor Achieved on Cleveland Cavaliers Team Shop Floor

Concrete Coatings Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

If someone wanted to prove that decorative concrete is the ideal way to create a show-stopping floor, mentioning the Cleveland Cavaliers Team Shop would be a great way to do it.

The Nanotechnology Trend in Decorative Concrete: Hype or Reality?

Concrete Coatings Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Nanotechnology is everywhere. It seems to be the new buzzword in the decorative concrete industry. Now, nanotechnology has become the magic ingredient in any number of sealers, coatings and stains. I This article explores exactly what nanotechnology is and what benefits it brings to the decorative industry.

Nashville Nightclub Receives Decorative Coating Makeover

Concrete Coatings Concrete Art Concrete Countertops Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

The historical structure that now houses the Nashville Dinner Theatre has always attracted attention. During Prohibition times, people slyly used a tunnel in the building to transport alcohol to area nightclubs. Today, it attracts crowds for its dinner shows and performances by local vocalists.

A New Concrete Coating that Glows by Super-Krete

Concrete Coatings Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Penicillin, popsicles and the pacemaker are all great inventions that were created by accident. Now it’s time to add another one to that list: Glo-Kote from Super-Krete International Inc.

Choosing and Placing Your Tape Carefully

Concrete Coatings Tips & How-Tos Vol. 11 No. 7 - October 2011 by Cathye Rankin Comments are Disabled

When it comes to the application of decorative concrete finishes, it is the smallest (tackiest) details that will make or break your project.

We always have on hand different kinds of tape: three sizes of blue (painter’s) tapes, black tape, and when all else fails, duct tape.

Dark and light areas of this concrete overlay give a geometric look to the space.

Two Systems from Westcoat Combat Moisture Issues

Concrete Coatings Vol. 12 No. 1 - January 2012 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Second-story decks are popular outdoor spaces in both residential and commercial buildings. But, unless there is some sort waterproofing in place, the space underneath is essentially useless. Weather, over time, can even destroy it. In order to help combat moisture problems, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems offers two popular and proven […]