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Contractor Finds His Niche with Concrete Countertops

Featured Contractor Concrete Countertops Precast Concrete Vol. 18 No. 3 - April 2018 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Greyrock Concrete Design owner Steve Gartner has come a long way from when he got into the business “by accident” after fabricating and installing his own countertops.

Film-Forming Concrete Sealers and Their Effect on Color

Concrete Sealers Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 7 - October 2011 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

If you think clear sealers won’t affect the color of concrete, you’re right in some instances and wrong in others.

Aurora Epoxy Dust for Metallic Look from McKinnon Materials Inc.

Concrete Coatings Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 11 No. 7 - October 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Pearlescent metallic effects are the latest hot trend in epoxies, and Aurora Epoxy Dust from McKinnon Materials Inc. is the most recent product to join the 3-D party.

Aurora Epoxy Dust is a powdered “nanopigment” that can be mixed into 100 percent solids epoxy. It is available in 12 standard colors.

Marketing Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 7 - October 2011 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

These days, making a living in any trade associated with building is tough. Companies new and old have been forced to close up shop because of lack of business and dwindling capital. But some have found ways to hold their own, while others are even prospering.

Picking the Right Sprayer

Tools & Equipment Vol. 16 No. 6 - August/September 2016 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Viscosity and solids usually dictate the pressure required, with higher viscosity or higher solids dictating higher application pressure.

Recipe: Self-leveling on Two Substrates

Concrete Coatings Recipes Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This is an expert self-leveling application that can take an unfinished floor with two different substrates (in this case concrete and plywood) and turn it into one beautiful, continuous floor.

Hot New Markets in Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

The best training and the best products mean nothing if we can’t find projects to prove our talent, right? I’m not going to sugarcoat our plight – I have been peddling decorative concrete for nearly 20 years and have never seen as many challenges as the ones we face today. Having said that, my goal is to have the best year possible, and I’m going to let you in on a secret as to how this will be done.

Mechanical Engineer Chooses Concrete Over Current Job

Featured Contractor Concrete Furniture Concrete Countertops Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by Jacqueline Valle Comments are Disabled

For as long as he can remember, Joshua Thiel has had a passion for creating and building while also finding innovative solutions to problems. After going to school for mechanical engineering and spending years fabricating and learning how to work with different materials, it seemed like a natural fit to dive into concrete.

Benefits of Membership in an Industry Association for Decorative Concrete Contractors

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Howard Jancy, CSI, CDT Comments are Disabled

Membership in an industry association or society offers numerous opportunities for education, peer networking, and accessing a wealth of information that helps us grow professionally. There are several organizations that support concrete contractors and concrete construction.

Brickform Redevelops Pro-Dye as a Liquid Formula

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

After listening to suggestions from contractors and distributors, Brickform, a division of Solomon Colors Inc., has redeveloped its popular Pro-Dye as a liquid formula.