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Layering Color with Acid Stains on Concrete

Vol. 5 No. 2 - April/May 2005 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

There are as many techniques for layering stains as there are concrete artisans. Here are tips from some of the best in the trade.

The Differences Between Mechanically and Chemically Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Vol. 17 No. 8 - November/December 2017 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

How do you tell if a floor has been profiled correctly without the use of a testing device? As a contractor, manufacturer or customer, this is an important topic. When polished concrete initially came to the market it was mainly used for industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Prepping for Concrete Staining

Tips & How-Tos Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 1 - January 2012 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

As any decorative concrete artisan knows, staining is one of the most nuanced, finicky and unpredictable techniques in the playbook. Yes, stains offer a fantastic variety of design possibilities — just consider the difference between an acid-stained floor and a water-based stain job, for example.

Polishing Concrete: Putting a High Shine on an Old Mix

Vol. 1 No. 3 - Fall 2001 Concrete Polishing by Dave Cagle Comments are Disabled

Super smooth concrete, buffed to a gloss, seems too nice for a hardware store, much less a warehouse place. Don’t be fooled. The near-mirror finish not only looks good and is tough, it also saves money by dramatically cutting the labor and materials needed to clean and maintain it.

Pros and Cons of Outdoor Concrete Stains

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 7 No. 7 - November 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Of all the different types of decorative concrete, exterior staining is the most affordable. It also requires the least manpower. But this is an article on how your business can be sure to pick the right exterior staining product to create the outdoor paradise your clients value the most.

The Three Stages of Grinding and Polishing Concrete Countertops

Concrete Polishing Concrete Countertops Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Achieving a fine polished look in concrete countertops requires using progressively finer grits of diamond pads.

Floor Flatness and Levelness Can Severely Affect Polished Concrete Pricing

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Floor flatness (FF) and floor levelness (FL) are measurements by which architects can hold concrete placement contractors accountable and provide a quality control level during the initial placement of concrete slabs.

Cleaning exposed aggregate on a pool deck with Surface Gel Tek Profiler

Decorative Concrete Techniques – Cleaning and Resealing Exposed Aggregate

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Exposed aggregate is a common theme around many backyard swimming pools, and it’s often a gorgeous accent to poolside appeal. How to clean exposed aggregate concrete.

Polished Concrete Gloss Testing: Think it Over Before You Commit

Concrete Polishing Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

Polished concrete – how does one quantify it? Well, one direction that some installers, equipment makers and chemical densifier manufacturers have taken is to include gloss testing in their specifications. When used correctly, as an objective tool, gloss testing can help installers provide quantifiable evidence of their work.

Polished Concrete Floor Reflects Local Culture at Knight Museum

Concrete Polishing Vol. 10 No. 1 - January 2010 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

You’ve heard of Stonehenge, right? How about Carhenge? It’s an installation of half-buried cars, all laid out in a circular pattern that mimics the site’s much older and more famous cousin. The pocket of western Nebraska that includes Carhenge and the nearby town of Alliance can seem about as windblown and mystically alien as the legendary British Isles site itself.