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.

Epoxy Artisan in Florida Passionate About Color and Quality

Concrete Coatings Featured Contractor Vol. 19 No. 8 - November/December 2019 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The founder and owner of Epoxy Artisan in Bradenton, Florida, Elton John Strawderman says his goal in life is to be the best craftsman possible with his chosen medium: epoxy on concrete.

Proper Testing Can Pinpoint Moisture Problems in Concrete

Concrete Coatings Surface Preparation Vol. 18 No. 8 - November/December 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

When you’re relaxing with a woodworking project in your garage, an important adage is “Measure twice, cut once.”

When you’re called in to decorate a concrete floor, measuring twice isn’t necessary, but do measure the moisture in that slab before proceeding.

Roosters Brewery’s Urethane Cement Floor Made to Last

Concrete Coatings Vol. 19 No. 5 - July 2019 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Through what Laticrete channel manager Jeff Bonkiewicz labels “connections,” a diverse group of Spartacote resinous flooring and Laticrete salesmen, company representatives and contractors teamed up to install a 13,000-square-foot floor for a new craft beer facility in Ogden, Utah.

matte sealer on concrete in a kitchen dining room

The Great Debate: Glossy Sealers vs. Matte Sealers

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 13 No. 3 - April 2013 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Most people will tell you choosing the gloss level of a sealer mostly comes down to preference and personal taste. But besides aesthetics, what are some factors to consider when choosing one finish over another?

Penny-coated Floor Adds Flash to Georgia Home

Concrete Coatings Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

When we saw these photos, we asked artisan Jason Thorn what was up with all the pennies. He emailed back, ““Cool client! Let me get creatively stupid.”

Lap Lines and Roller Marks When Sealing Concrete

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 10 No. 4 - May/June 2010 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Sealing concrete can be frustrating! Roller marks and their cousins, "lap lines," are just two of those frustrating problems that can plague professional decorative installers.

Selecting a Concrete Sealer is as Easy as S.A.P.

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

A very noticeable trend with decorative concrete over the last decade is that the end users and the design community have become much better educated, not only on the types of finishes and products available, but also on how they are installed and what to expect in terms of long-term performance.

Bible Museum’s Dirt Floors Made with Concrete

Concrete Coatings Vol. 18 No. 6 - August/September 2018 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

The request from JMC: Museum Arts LLC to Sundek of Washington was an odd one. “Can you make floors that look like dirt?” JMC asked. Not dirty floors, mind you, dirt floors.

Should You Reseal Exterior Decorative Concrete?

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Resealing exterior stamped concrete, stained concrete or decorative concrete is probably the most misunderstood and least-studied process in our industry. It has the potential to be a repeat revenue stream or a headache that never really goes away.

Seminary Receives Concrete Application Using Pure Texture

Concrete Coatings Vol. 17 No. 3 - April 2017 by Jacqueline Valle Comments are Disabled

In his 40 years of working in the masonry and general construction industry, Dominick Freda has never been involved with a project of the magnitude of the St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, a traditional Roman Catholic facility situated on 1,100 acres in Dillwyn, Virginia, not far from Charlottesville.