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After the existing substrate is properly cleaned and prepared, apply a self-leveling overlay. If desired saw cut, "grout lines" into the concrete overlay. Apply the your choice of stain. Remove excess stain and neutralize the surface before sealing it.
How many times have you wished there was a better way to throw the powder release agent down before stamping… besides by the handful? Well, here’s another way. How to throw color release onto concrete with a brush.
Although existing concrete surfaces offer unique staining opportunities, cementitous overlays provide a palette of unlimited color and texture.
Delineation is used on these jobs to separate the various irregular shapes and arches so that colors and stains don’t run together. The sawcuts themselves are either grouted or just left exposed, with the unstained concrete showing.
Trimtape Inc., a Georgia company, is unspooling several sticky options for concrete contractors.
If you’re looking to give your concrete countertop a natural edge, look no further than two new texture edge forms from Bon Tool Co. The forms, one stone and one seashell, were introduced in January. Both give a unique, natural-looking texture to the side of a bathroom or kitchen countertop.
The Concrete Countertop Institute (CCI) offers comprehensive education and resources for all aspects of concrete countertops. The Institute has recently added classes on creating cast-in-place countertops, marketing and selling countertops, and advanced sink fabrication.
Through snow, rain sleet and hail, this Cleveland contractor still delivered.
Along with his focus on quality work, Chris Becker makes education a priority — for homeowners, builders, architects and landscape designers.
Concrete Decor publisher Bent Mikkelsen reports on a training seminar in North Yorkshire
