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Unlike a chalk line, the tape always provides a visible line to follow. Scoring tape extends between two points and adhere’s firmly to the surface. Once the tape is in place, simply following the black line with the saw to produce a clean, straight line.
Use of various colors produce a more two dimensional (or realistic) look. They help to blend concrete to the environment or distinguish it from other construction materials.
Decorative concrete contractors are discovering the many benefits of metakaolin, an admixture that makes concrete brighter, denser and more workable.
Polishing colored concrete creates an easy-care, lustrous floor.
Cracks are to concrete what death and taxes are to life — inevitable. But at least cracks can be repaired.
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I am new to acid staining and would like to know the best floor prep for staining on old and new concrete?
Amidst a myriad of decorative coatings for concrete, PlateAll Metal Coating emerges. PlateAll can transform a rather ordinary concrete surface into one that resembles solid cast metal with many of its attributes.
With integrally colored concrete, color problems are frequently the result of poor ?nishing techniques. Tips for finishing integrally colored concrete.
The Torpedo Groover from SLIP INDUSTRIES is a 56” long, machine tooled, high grade aluminum groover. This groover cuts an initial straight control joint 1½” deep in freshly placed concrete every time.
The concrete engraving pin by Star Diamond is a solid (not coated) diamond segment ¼” in diameter by 1” long diamond router on an 1/8” shank.
