Bud Stegmeier, co-owner of Stegmeier Corp. in Henderson, Nev., shares these tips for using channel drains and point drains in swimming pool applications.
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Flattooing: The Art of “Tattooing” Images to a Concrete Surface
Surface Gel Tek (SGT) has introduced a new process called Flattooing, the art of tattooing images into flat concrete surfaces. The Flattoo process uses Flattoos — vinyl adhesive designs — and Tek Gel for Stenciling Micro Etch.
Action at the World of Concrete 2003
World of Concrete 2003 delighted the attendees with all aspects of decorative concrete from polishing to stamping and everything in between.
Examples of Snowmelt and Radiant Heat Concrete Applications
Here are a list of places where radiant heat and snowmelt systems can be most effective.
A Concrete Bench in the Shape of a Whale’s Tail
Jenkins offered a rock bench as a gesture of friendship, but the biologist wouldn’t accept it without his wife’s approval. Turns out, the wife desired a bench in the shape of a whale’s tail.
The Elements of Design From Line into Shape
There is a famous paperback called “The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White. Many writers treasure it as a guide to writing clearly and succinctly while avoiding common grammatical errors. The handbook itself is a model of clarity.
The Difference Between Drying Sealers and Curing Sealers for Concrete
Sealers and coatings, for the most part, go through the same phases as they dry and/or cure. Before explaining these phases, it is important to know that while all sealers and coatings dry, some also cure as they dry.
ICF Walls: Vertical canvases perfect for an endless array of claddings
What’s old often becomes new again, and in the case of ICF (insulated concrete forms) construction, many people feel it’s not only ready for a rebirth but a healthy adolescence, as well.
Whiskey Themed Kitchen with Barrels and a Concrete Countertop
When you live in Tennessee and you’ve got clients with a bare kitchen who also like to entertain and enjoy their adult beverages, a Jack Daniels theme seemed like a natural fit.
How the LEED Program Works and Getting Certified
Whether you realize it or not, the decorative concrete industry is firmly involved in the green building movement. Manufacturers are developing more water-based stains, sealers and color systems. Installers are offering low-VOC options to clients.
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