A super-simple application technique that achieves a classic old-world finish, inspired by the multihued patina found in the palaces and cathedrals of Europe
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Recipe: Iron Giant with Acid Stain
Using iron shavings to alter the reaction of the stains, this recipe is ideal if you’re after dramatic patterns and bold swirls of color.
Cheng debuts new type of fiber-reinforced concrete
Cheng Concrete has introduced a groundbreaking suite of NeoMix D-FRC Products that yield ultra-thin, highstrength decorative precast concrete with precision results. D-FRC (decorative fiber-reinforced concrete) is user-friendly, reduces production time and is virtually error-proof. With D-FRC Advanced Technology, the only ingredients are bag, bottle, water and mix. There is much […]
Don’t Get Burned: Safety While Using UV-Cured Concrete Coatings
First and foremost, using ultraviolet curing equipment for concrete coatings requires diligent safety practices. Compare it to "a welder’s flash on steroids." Sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts are not enough. UV emitted by curing equipment can be many times brighter than the sun.
Concrete Stenciling and
Flattooing for the Kids
Coping with midday desert heat, Glendale, Ariz., company Excalibur Designs in Concrete recently donated its time and labor to complete a decorative Flattoo project for Dos Rios Elementary School.
Universal Super Dyes and Super Colors from Clemons Concrete Coatings
Super Dye is a liquid concentrate, not a powder dye. The Super product is packaged as an 8-ounce concentrated liquid that is mixed with a gallon of water or acetone. Give the mixture a quick stir, and it’s ready to apply to the concrete floor without having to wait for the dye to sweat in.
Recipe: Trash Aesthetic Acid Stain
Acid staining is unpredictable by nature, but after years of experience, several of the country’s most gifted artisans have developed techniques that incorporate the stains into tried-and-true effects.
Unique Challenges of using UV-Cured Concrete Coatings
Coatings that cure when exposed to ultraviolet light pose unique challenges for artisans and contractors, but the performance and cure speed of these materials may make them worth it.
Color Hardener vs. Integral Color on Smaller Stamp Jobs
As with most things in life, a decorative concrete installer faces many choices when it comes to the products and processes he or she uses on a job. Unfortunately, the choice is often made to take the path of least resistance or buy at low cost versus favoring long-term performance and the quality of the project.
New ColorJuice System Formula Produces More Consistent Results
ColorJuice’s new formula combines nanopigments with a lithium-silicate hardener and other proprietary hardening products to lock the color into the slab permanently, even when exposed to ultraviolet light.
