Concrete Placing

Instead of pouring concrete, concrete installers place concrete where they want it to go. And there are right ways and wrong ways to do this.

Alternatives to Liquid and Powder Release for Concrete

Concrete Placing Vol. 6 No. 1 - February/March 2006 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Liquid and powder aren’t a contractor’s only choices when considering release agents, and Richard Smith’s contracting company seems to have explored many of the alternatives.

Concrete Surface Retarders Deliver Practical Results with a Little Artistry

Concrete Placing Vol. 17 No. 3 - April 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

To decorative concrete contractors, surface retarders are valuable tools for both pragmatic and aesthetic reasons. They’re easy to work with, relatively inexpensive — especially considering the costly alternatives of sandblasting or acid washing — and can be used to create endless textures and designs.

Sparkle Grain System for Eye-Catching Concrete

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Concrete Placing by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Sparkle Grain System is an eye-catching, black sparkle concrete finish that can be applied with color hardeners or by itself.It aids with slip resistance and is designed for sidewalks, driveways, ramps, public buildings, wineries, schools, etc., to name a few.

Photo Courtesy of Ralston Concrete

Glass flour next to a pile of other glass aggregate.

Turning Waste Glass into Expanded Glass Completes the Recover/recycle/reuse Circle

Building with Concrete Concrete Placing Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Traves Ogilvie, LEED AP Comments are Disabled

Historically, repurposing glass for use in concrete mixtures has simply involved crushing and grinding the glass to a smaller size. Resizing alone doesn’t bring glass processing far enough to create a functional raw material for the concrete industry.

The Many Advantages of Superplasticizers

Vol. 4 No. 5 - October/November 2004 Concrete Placing by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Superplasticizers can be a godsend when working with concrete. Here is a list of the many advantages to using them in your concrete work.

Decorative Concrete Installed at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum in Colorado

Concrete Placing Vol. 12 No. 1 - January 2012 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Decorative concrete played a role in the construction of a Native American landmark in Ignacio, Colo., that drew hundreds to its opening ceremony in May.

A Mosaic of Healing and Learning Using Exposed Aggregate Concrete

Concrete Placing Vol. 14 No. 1 - January 2014 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

The tragedy created a bond between the boys’ mothers, Milena Sellers-Phillips and Maria Keever. When Sellers-Phillips participated in the search for a murdered girl in 2010, the experience renewed her desire for a public memorial to Jonathan and Charlie.

Keep Your Concrete Pliable with the Right Aggregate

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Concrete Placing by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Experts offer some rock-solid advice. Any concrete mix is an attempt to balance cost, placeability and setting time while maintaining the necessary qualities of strength and durability.

How To Apply Glow-in-the-dark Stone in Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by Peter Tomé Comments are Disabled

Just when you thought you were going to install another exposed aggregate pool deck, your clients inform you they want the concrete to “glow” with stone accents. Don’t hit the panic button! If you’ve never worked with a glowing medium before, glow-in-the-dark stones in concrete can be a breeze. Glow […]