An engineer for a manufacturer of machines that use ultraviolet light to cure coatings explains equipment options for contractors.
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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.
Recipes: Stamping & Texturing Concrete
Three unique looks achieved by seasoned veterans with stamping and texturing tools – an authentic travertine tile look, a cobblestone finish and a patio with hand-tooled brick.
Proper Preparation Helps Concrete Overlays Stay Strong
The decorative overlay industry has grown exponentially over the last 10 years, and so has the number of failures and problems related to overlay installations.
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.
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.
Scent, Inlays, and Human Cremains, All in one Concrete Countertop
Concrete artisans are adept at dovetailing different techniques to amplify the impact of their finished work. Bill Kulish, owner of Quintechs LLC in Wilmington, Del., had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity last year to combine a couple of the special effects described in this feature (and a couple that aren’t) in a highly personal kitchen counter.
