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An old technique with new applications. Burnishing can open up a whole array of visual opportunities for concrete surfaces.
A comprehensive list of important aspects of the faux rock trade. From tool choice to customer expectations, here are some tried and true tips, tricks and techniques to take your faux rock skill to the next level
Deco Pour is an innovative self-leveling terrazzo and decorative overlayment process. This enhanced industrial overlayment is poured thin by using a patent pending integral additive called HDS 2001. Overlayments without this additive are typically softer and will not allow for proper seeding and machine honing of the surface.
Concrete countertops have become the rage in areas ranging from Malibu and Beverly Hills in California, to Omaha, Nebraska, and Boston, Massachusetts. From coast-to-coast these fabulous countertops are growing rapidly in popularity.
Getting to know concrete inside and out will help in properly preparing those surfaces for a topping.
Sherwin-Williams offers a concrete and driveway sealer that contains a siloxane water repellent that protects against salt, weather, and stains, and prevents spalling and premature deterioration. According to the company, it does not change the appearance of the original surface. The product is designed to chemically bond to surfaces to […]
Wacker offers oil- injected rammers. Using a patented oil-injection system, the oil-injected rammers can: run up to 65 hours on a single tank of oil offer 120:1 fuel/oil ratio prevent spark plug fouling and carbon buildup prevent fumes, smoke, and straight gas damage to engine meet EPA’s 2004 stringent engine […]
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has scheduled a five-day concrete technology training and certification course in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 3-8, 2002. The short course is a comprehensive curriculum about concrete and aggregate technology designed to provide new employees with a basic foundation while also providing knowledge for […]
Versa-Thane ‘W’ is a durable, mar resistant, two component, waterborne polyurethane coating designed for use in light industrial applications such as manufacturing areas, service bays, garage floors, restaurants, and retail flooring. The system is formulated for ultra-low odor and zero VOC, while maintaining excellent performance through a combination of good […]
The creation of a high quality concrete job starts with proper sub-base compaction. Generally speaking, a minimum of 4-inch rock sub-base is required to support the concrete slab cast on grade. The rock sub-base should provide uniform support to the slab without any soft spots.
