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Stamped Concrete Overlays Easier to Install, Less Costly than Conventional Way
Who doesn’t like the look of stamped concrete? It can add a touch of elegance to everything from commercial and retail projects to public spaces and residences. But what if traditionally stamped concrete isn’t an option? What if the customer already has a concrete surface and a rip out isn’t […]
Concrete Contractor Installs Wall-to-Wall Penny Floor
After installing a stamped and colored concrete driveway in Minnesota, Concrete Science was approached by his client’s neighbor and complimented on a job well done. As luck would have it, during the conversation the man asked if Villella did epoxy work. He said yes and the talk turned to something the man had always wanted: a wall-to-wall penny floor.
Weather Affects Set Time of Stamped Concrete Overlays
When working with stamped concrete overlays, experts caution you to keep your eye on weather and temperature conditions
Water-based Concrete Stains
Grow in Popularity
Traditional acid-based stains may be today’s gold standard for the decorative concrete industry, but their water-based cousins are growing in popularity due to their ease of application, quick cleanup and range of colors.
Convenient and reliable — New Hilti Rotary Hammer TE 3-C
The new Hilti SDS+ Rotary hammer TE 3-C delivers consistent and reliable performance for drilling small diameter ranges, as well as light-duty chiseling applications.
How To Gauge Grinders for Polished Concrete Jobs
Before purchasing a grinding/polishing machine, polished concrete contractors must determine what types of jobs they are seeking — smaller custom-design projects or larger-volume ones.
How Asbestos Abatement Affects Polished Concrete Floors
Asbestos is a class of minerals valued because of its strength, flexibility and fire resistance. These minerals are made up of thin fibrous crystals that are made of millions of smaller microscopic fibers called fibrils. Asbestos has been mined for about 4,000 years but became common in the late 1800s, […]
Post-Tensioning Institute announces 2017 project award winners
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced its 2017 Project Awards during the 2017 PTI Convention Awards Dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 4: Waterproofing Vertical Concrete
Waterproofing may be the least sexy phase of construction, but it’s one of the most crucial. While there really isn’t any artistry involved, it’s easy to overlook the importance and just go through the motions.
