Concrete Maintenance

Although concrete in general requires little upkeep, properly maintaining it will extend its lifetime, preserve its appearance and protect an investment. Different finishes require different maintenance programs.

Maintenance Plans Can Potentially Please Both Parties

Concrete Maintenance Concrete Polishing Vol. 19 No. 2 - February/March 2019 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

If done right, polished concrete — and other decorative concrete approaches — offer low-maintenance solutions in interior and exterior settings.

That’s “low-maintenance” as opposed to “no-maintenance” or “maintenance-free.”

What is the Best Way to Maintain Polished Concrete?

Concrete Maintenance Concrete Polishing Vol. 18 No. 6 - August/September 2018 by Greg Cabot Comments are Disabled

On a regular basis, many of us are asked: “What is the best way to maintain polished concrete?” Is there one method proven to be superior?

In this article, we’ll explore some field testing reviews and compare traditional DIPs (diamond-impregnated pads) to a newer floor maintenance system involving composite resin abrasives (CRAs).

Contractors Should Have a Resource Network in Place

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Maintenance Business & Technology Vol. 18 No. 6 - August/September 2018 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The air temperature is 97 degrees F, the concrete arrives late and it turns out it’s a hot load. A set retarder is added, which only makes matters worse. The concrete now sits for eight hours before you can do anything with it. Now what?

How to Make Maintenance Work for You to Increase Profitability

Concrete Coatings Concrete Maintenance Business & Technology Vol. 16 No. 5 - July 2016 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

Consumers, often blown away with the low prices of desktop inkjet printers, forget to consider the additional cost of ink cartridges which put many of them on a first name basis with the folks at the office supply store.

Remediating Moisture in Concrete Doesn’t have to be Complicated

Technology Concrete Maintenance Vol. 17 No. 5 - July 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

Moisture problems in concrete slabs old and new can play havoc with decorative concrete projects and other flooring strata in several ways, including bubbling, blistering and blushing of color. It’s commonly an interior problem because breathable products that reduce the threat are more commonly used in exterior applications.

CT-8 Cleaner and Toughener from Smith Paint Products

Concrete Maintenance Vol. 7 No. 4 - June/July 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Smith Paint Products’ new concrete cleaner, CT-8 Cleaner and Toughener, does what all cleaners should. But CT-8 doesn’t just remove dirt. It chemically changes concrete to strengthen the adhesion of decorative stains and sealers.

Decorative Concrete Stands the Test of Time

Building with Concrete Concrete Maintenance Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

When this concrete was installed in 1927, the decision makers of this historic hotel wanted the assurance that the building would have the natural look so commonly seen in the High Sierras — and not the look of industrial concrete. And its still delighting guests to this day.

The Concrete Cleaner That Works Like Magic

Concrete Maintenance Tools & Equipment Vol. 8 No. 4 - June/July 2008 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Have you ever looked at your concrete-covered tools and wished you could just — poof! — make the hardened mess disappear?

Well, that’s the premise behind Poof!, a cleaning agent from Kover Krete Systems Inc. in Orlando, Fla.

Teaching Maintenance to Your Customers is Key

Concrete Coatings Concrete Maintenance Business & Technology Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 8 No. 4 - June/July 2008 by Mike Dawson Comments are Disabled

From presale to reseal, educating customers in how to maintain their decorative concrete is a lengthy process.

Maintaining Sealed Stamped Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Concrete Maintenance Concrete Sealers Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

What do you think of when you hear the term "sealer maintenance"? If you are like most in the industry, the first thing that comes to mind is waxing or buffing a previously sealed interior floor. Well, with spring upon us, it’s a great time to talk about another kind of sealer maintenance – maintaining exterior stamped or textured concrete.