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F-rated Floors Repaired to Achieve A+ Status

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Maintenance Concrete Polishing Vol. 19 No. 7 - October 2019 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Texas-based VLK Architects is no stranger to being recognized for its outstanding accomplishments when it comes to designing public schools such as the monumental and expressive Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

Joint Ventures: Deciding to Use Fillers or Sealants to Finish a Concrete Job

Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

Call them fillers or call them sealants (people often use the terms interchangeably), but it’s a good bet if you’re involved with concrete work, you’ve run into determining what to do with the joints.

How to Protect Concrete During Construction

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Polishing Safety Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Polished concrete as a finish is reliant on the concrete substrate to be in good shape to provide the end user with a beautiful and durable finish. Owners don’t like blemishes and amazingly the worst issues seem to happen in the main entranceways. Here, I’ll address the most common issues in order of their likelihood of happening.

Color Repairs Explained in Black and White

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 17 No. 1 - January 2017 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Over the last few months I’ve had multiple projects with issues related to color. I feel it will benefit Concrete Decorreaders to understand the process for corrections as well as some simple tips and tricks for achieving desired results.

The Decorative Surface Solution Group (DSSG) members and suppliers collaborated to rejuvenate the flooring in the iconic Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California.

Remodel of Auditorium Calls for Polished Concrete

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Polishing Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Decorative Surface Solution Group (DSSG) members and suppliers collaborated to rejuvenate the flooring in the iconic Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California.

Dealing with Delaminations in a Concrete Surface

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Polishing Vol. 16 No. 5 - July 2016 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Concrete placement is never easy, with many variables such as wind, sun, ambient temperature and humidity to consider as they all affect each pour. The mix design and consideration of the actual makeup of the concrete and possible additives are just as important.

Easier Repairs for Polished Concrete

Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Concrete Polishing Vol. 16 No. 3 - April 2016 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Repairs are always tricky. The idea is to get them done as quickly as possible with a remedy the customer will buy. By selecting the correct process and products, you can control how long the repairs will take to complete. Customers’ willingness to accept repairs is determined by understanding their expectations and letting them know early on if their goals are achievable.

When An Easy Concrete Polishing Job Is Anything But

Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Once upon a time, there was a polished concrete job that was easy. It started out with a new, flawless install, a clean, even slab ready to grind. The client closed the building for a few days, providing ample, uninterrupted time to do the job. There were no hurdles. There were no surprises. Everything went according to plan.