Burbank, Calif., contractor David Jack Corp. specializes in countertops. So when Los Angeles-based Reform Furniture hired the firm to cast a group of workstation tops for a client back East, it was business as usual — with one exception.
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Climbing Walls Made of Concrete
Skinner Butte Park’s 45-foot-tall basalt columns have attracted rock climbers for decades. So when the city of Eugene, Ore., decided to build Riverplay, an innovative playground in another area of the park, a replica of the columns, sized just for kids, was part of the plan.
Thermoplastic Rubber Floors, Pebble-Flex Surfacing System
Pebble-Flex Synthetic Rubber Surfacing System. When it comes to putting a soft, springy surface on top of a craggy concrete floor, Pebble-Flex is where the rubber hits the road.
Sprayable Overlay Compound is Part of Stainable Concrete Veneer System
Bella Vernici’s sprayable overlay compound is the crown jewel of the company’s stainable concrete veneer system.
Four-Dimensional Stain Cube Stamp Pattern for Concrete
It sounds just a little bit like a pulp science fiction story: While packing up their warehouse to move, workers at a concrete stamp company discover a long-forgotten design for a concrete stamp that is three-dimensional.
Gore Design Co. Countertop and Sink Molds
When asked how Gore Design Co.’s two (and soon to be three) integral sink molds set themselves apart in the marketplace, Gore Design principal Brandon J. Gore says it’s a matter of timeliness.
How to Color Concrete Sealer with Metallic Powder
Adding a metallic color treatment to interior decorative concrete floors or cementitious overlays is a simple step and adds a very distinctive look with concrete stenciling applications.
Densifiers for Moisture Management: Letter to the Editor
Expanding on a few technical points in a previous article about concrete densifiers that require further clarification.
Keep Those Broom Bristles Straight!
No matter how good your technique is, you won’t get an attractive, consistent pattern if your brush or broom has bent bristles. Here are some ways to avoid —or ?x — the “bends.”
Coloring Techniques for Stenciled Concrete
Stenciling and coloring go hand-in-hand to create works of art in concrete. Acid- or water-based stains are the most widely used — and most versatile — materials for coloring stenciled projects. Acid stains tend to produce muted, earthy colors, while water-based stains are available in brighter, more vibrant colors.
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