Identifying some of the basic building blocks of polishing and examine them in terms of “myth” or “accurate perception.”
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Filling the Joint
Not long ago my wife and I were having dinner at a well-known chain restaurant when we noticed that hundreds of feet of saw cuts had been left unfilled. I’m guessing this had to be a health issue. If nothing else, it made the floor look unfinished, to say the least.
An Introduction to UV Curing Equipment for Concrete Coatings
An engineer for a manufacturer of machines that use ultraviolet light to cure coatings explains equipment options for contractors.
A Volatile Issue: A Breakdown of VOCs
There’s no way around the fact that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are nasty stuff. They smell bad, they are highly flammable, they damage the atmosphere, and they can be acutely toxic to human and other living beings.
Hotel & Resort Design Ideas using Decorative Concrete
Check in and check out three examples of decorative concrete at its finest, in Georgia, Tennessee and California.
Choosing the Right Roller Sleeve or Roller Cover
A roller sleeve or cover is commonly thought of as something found in a painter’s toolbox rather than a concrete contractor’s. However, rolling sealants and colors onto (and into) concrete has become an increasingly popular option in decorative concrete applications.
High-Performance Mix Design — Understanding GFRC Mixes
GFRC is a combination of fine aggregate, cement, water, polymer, chemical admixtures and glass fiber. The key to GFRC is the glass-fiber reinforcement. The fibers take the place of steel in a wet-cast mix. They allow GFRC to develop much higher flexural strengths than typical wet-cast concrete, allowing you to cast thinner, lighter sections and pieces.
Richard Mandich joins HID Ultraviolet LLC
Richard Mandich, former UV products account manager for Jelight, has accepted the position of mobile UV curing specialist at HID Ultraviolet LLC.
New Dye from Concrete Coatings
Concrete Coatings Inc. has created a solvent-based powder dye that can be used on interior applications. QuickDye was developed for use as a touch-up product for Vivid Acid Stain, also from Concrete Coatings, or as a stand-alone product.
Scofield names new VP of sales and marketing
L.M. Scofield Co. has promoted Mike DeCandia to vice president, sales and marketing. DeCandia assumes responsibility for all sales and training in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
