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Taking Your Polishing Business on the Road

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

I went through this transition as a polishing contractor, so I thought that I would give you a few helpful tips and things to think about before you embark on this journey.

Why Compacting GFRC Matters

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Compaction of each thin layer of backer is a critically important step in the fabrication of GFRC.

Factors that Affect the Strength of GFRC Pieces

Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

The popularity of glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has grown in the past few years as more and more people discover its versatility, strength and relative ease of manufacture. GFRC makes it possible to create stronger and lighter elements and complex 3-D pieces easily.

Turn a Connection into a Decorative Concrete Sale

Business & Technology Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

The decorative concrete industry is driven by fascination. Inspiring this fascination in customers is only possible when you connect first and foremost. Unfortunately, this is the number one aspect I see missing within our talented artisans today. Just like your ability to create with color and concrete, there is an art to connecting with architects, designers and owners.

Three Tips for Selecting the Right Molding Compound

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Art Tools & Equipment Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

There are many molding compounds available, so it’s important to get one that’s appropriate for the application at hand.

Decorative Concrete LIVE! Wowed Attendees

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Vertical & Carved Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 17 No. 3 - April 2017 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

Two of the participants that wowed the crowds with their talents share some insights on how they work their magic through texture and color.

Creating Color Designs with FloorMaps’ Stencils

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Steven H. Miller, CDT Comments are Disabled

Complex and intricate designs can be applied to concrete surfaces very accurately using adhesive-backed vinyl stencils. They offer control, precision and, if needed, repeatability. Stenciling is a very old technique from the world of paint, but as it evolves in the concrete world, it’s becoming very modern, thanks to people […]