If I were a contractor I would take “preexisting” projects over new projects every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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Why Penetrating Sealers Are Sometimes Your Best Choice
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is the best sealer?” My answer to this is, “It depends.” While this may seem like I’m dodging the question, it really gets to the heart of the issue. Selecting a finish solely based on how good it is said to be can often lead to undesirable results.
Buying Diamond Tooling for Concrete Polishing
There are as many variables in manufacturing diamond tooling as there are diamond manufacturers. So which specific variables should you concern yourself with and why?
A Man Cave with Water Features and Carved Concrete
Their still-in-progress project includes a number of concrete features inside the home, the centerpiece being a cast-in-place, carved, stamped GFRC staircase that resembles rock and leads into the basement-level man cave, graced by a sun-and-clouds water feature on the wall next to the staircase.
Color Issues with Liquid and Powder Release Agents
The choice you have is between a liquid release agent and a dry-powder antique release. Both products are similar in function — however, the application technique is completely different for each. This results in a different final look as well.
How We Installed an Overlay Over a Wood Deck
A couple of homeowners in West Milford, N.J., were looking to enhance the curb appeal of their house by enhancing the front entryway. They initially contacted us about the possibility of resurfacing concrete steps leading to the front door and pouring a new sidewalk from the driveway to the steps.
Precast foundation system now available in Canada
Superior Walls Xi precast concrete foundation system now evaluated for use in Canada The Canadian Construction Materials Centre has declared that Superior Walls Xi precast concrete insulated wall panels are now evaluated for use in Canada. Xi wall panels feature steel reinforced concrete and 2-1/2-inches of Dow Styrofoam insulation to […]
A Stained Concrete Porch Graced with Engraved Dimes
Deborah’s story about Wade and the dimes he saved for his annual anniversary gift provided the inspiration for a unique decorative concrete design conceived by Jason Thorn, owner of The Concrete Angel, Winfield, Ala.
Waterproofer, crack membrane from SureCrete
SureCrete Design Products’ Elasto-Shield is a ready-to-use waterproofing and crack-prevention elastomeric liquid membrane. Although specifically created for SureCrete coatings, Elasto-Shield is also ideally suited for use with ceramic tile, stone, and EIFS applications. It forms a continuous waterproofing barrier — with outstanding adhesion — and reduces crack transmission in floors. […]
A New Way to Repair Cracked Concrete
An engineered piece of metal that bridges cracks to hold two pieces of concrete together and an overlay can be installed right over the top.
