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.
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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.
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 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, […]
Concrete Products Work Best When Applied as a System
Products made by same manufacturer for concrete projects work best as a system.
Build Up Your Concrete Portfolio with Fleur-de-Lis on Concrete
A concrete contractor diversifies his portfolio by adding numerous medallion designs, including fleur-de-lis, by learning the basics of patterns.
Concrete Contractor Finds Ways to Balance Family Life and Work
A concrete contractor discusses how to balance between being a contractor and family life.
OSHA’s New Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulations Do Not Impact All Decorative Concrete Products
Chris Sullivan discusses the new OSHA respirable crystalline silica regulation and how it may not impact all decorative concrete products.
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.
