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A Truly Versatile Polyurea Coating

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 11 No. 6 - August/September 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Every manufacturer hopes they will develop a product that is truly versatile. Citadel Polyurea Coatings may have come close to that goal with their new Polyurea-1 HD coating.

How this Concrete Contractor Moved From Flatwork to Decorative Concrete

Outdoor Spaces Featured Contractor Vertical & Carved Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 6 - August/September 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Troy Lemon, founder and president of Cornerstone Decorative Concrete in Holland, Mich., starts his story with a familiar admission. “I was a concrete guy way before I was a decorative concrete guy,” he says.

Restoration of a Piece of Magician History

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Art Precast Concrete Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

When Steve Moore, a retired escape artist and Harry Houdini historian, went looking for someone to help restore a damaged bust from Houdini’s grave, Bart Sacco’s was the first name to come up.

Pigment Peculiarities

Concrete Placing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Any time you’re dealing with integral color, the key to success is getting a nice, even distribution of pigment. The key to that, in turn, is managing the water-to-cement ratio in your mix.

Transforming Poorly Polished Concrete Floors for Profit

Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Jennifer Faller Comments are Disabled

All concrete polishers are aware of the many subpar polished floors out there that are giving polished concrete a bad name. I get several calls each week asking how to fix a bad floor, so I am sure that you are dealing with this as well.

Concrete Polishing Pitfalls to Avoid When Bidding

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Arenas and stadiums are a market that is gaining momentum in polished concrete. Between high schools, colleges and professional sports teams, there are a lot of these venues around the country. As they come up for remodel, polished concrete is a great option for the flooring on concourses and even under seats.

Color Recipe: Transform Dull Lifeless Concrete with Tinted Liquid Release

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Tips & How-Tos Recipes Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This recipe is for those clients who call you complaining about a stamped or textured patio that’s become lifeless and dull. With just a few steps and a freshly mixed batch of tinted liquid release agent, you can bring color and depth to those sad surfaces.

Managing Slack is Essential to Your Business

Business & Technology Vol. 12 No. 6 - August/September 2012 by Jacob Webb Comments are Disabled

There is a big hairy monster lurking around your business. He’s not easy to detect and he has a real nasty habit of stealing from you. The monster I speak of is called “slack.”

Hot Trends: Concrete Repair & Restoration

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 12 No. 6 - August/September 2012 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Are you in decorative concrete and looking for more work? I bet you are, and if so, I have some good news. Let’s listen to Dan’s auto repair business.

Scent, Inlays, and Human Cremains, All in one Concrete Countertop

Concrete Countertops Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Concrete artisans are adept at dovetailing different techniques to amplify the impact of their finished work. Bill Kulish, owner of Quintechs LLC in Wilmington, Del., had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity last year to combine a couple of the special effects described in this feature (and a couple that aren’t) in a highly personal kitchen counter.