It’s a fact we have to face — everything ages. And colored concrete is not immune. Sometimes it fades to a soft, mellow color, but often it just becomes dull and lifeless. Or worse, later repairs and additions don’t match.
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Mesmerizing Concrete Entryway Plaza at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
The new Exploration Center at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Santa Cruz, Calif., invites visitors to interact with exhibits that explore issues impacting the marine ecosystem.
Case Studies Anchor a New Approach to Product Training
Almost all manufacturers of decorative concrete systems and equipment offer some sort of training on their products. Whether it is a one-hour watch-and-learn or a three-day hands-on class that people pay to attend, these programs have become mainstream in our industry.
Reactive Stain Effects on Concrete Using Household Items
In fact, it was recommended that we avoid promoting this product and, if we had to sell it, that the variegated results should be disguised by buffing with a colored wax.
New mix addresses moisture issues
U.S. Concrete has introduced new and innovative concrete technology with Aridus Rapid Drying concrete. Aridus is a ready-mix concrete solution for preventing floor-covering failures.
Concrete Contractors Donate Time, Labor and Materials to Improve Paradise
Decorative concrete makeovers make ideal pro bono projects. A recent press release from Concrete Coatings Inc. describes a perfect example, in which contractors donated time, labor and materials to improve a northern Utah retreat camp for kids facing challenging circumstances.
Restoration of a Piece of Magician History
When Steve Moore, a retired escape artist and Harry Houdini historian, went looking for someone to help restore a damaged bust from Houdini’s grave, Bart Sacco’s was the first name to come up.
Three Tips for Selecting the Right Molding Compound
There are many molding compounds available, so it’s important to get one that’s appropriate for the application at hand.
Why Compacting GFRC Matters
Compaction of each thin layer of backer is a critically important step in the fabrication of GFRC.
Vacuum ideal for fine dust
Metabo Corp. has introduced the ASR 35, a heavy-duty vacuum that features automatic electromagnetic vibration filter cleaning. The ASR 35 wet/dry vac is suited for the collection of fine concrete dust created when grinding or cutting. It works equally well in the shop collecting large volumes of debris or nonflammable […]
