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Stripping Concrete: Mechanical or Chemical?

Concrete Coatings Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 9 No. 1 - February 2009 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

When it comes to decorative concrete on floors, sometimes you have to take it off before you lay it down. Take a closer look at your two basic options when clearing the way for new work.

Solving Sealer Problems

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 9 No. 1 - February 2009 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

There are three things in this world that have room for improvement: cell phones, microwave popcorn and, you guessed it, concrete sealers. There have been more prayers and cuss words offered up regarding sealers than over any other decorative concrete issue.

Giving New Life to Old Concrete: 2008 Concrete Restoration Contest

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 8 No. 8 - December 2008/January 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

We announce the winners in Exterior and Interior categories of the 2008 Restoration Contest.

Thank you to our sponsors, NewLook International and Midweest Rake.

How to Install Faux Rock Panels

Tips & How-Tos Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 8 No. 6 - September/October 2008 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Rock panels are a popular feature in many homes and businesses across the country. With so many companies specializing in this niche, it is natural that there are a variety of methods for installing the panels. Concrete Decor asked three companies how they told their customers to install faux rock panels.

Restoring Color in Previously Installed Concrete

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 8 No. 5 - August 2008 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

Integral colors don’t fade, but over time, integrally colored surfaces can start to look dingy. Understanding why, and what to do about it, is just the beginning of getting a handle on color maintenance.

Tips for Repairing Decorative Concrete

Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Vol. 8 No. 3 - May 2008 by Mike Dawson Comments are Disabled

Colors must be matched. Costs must be controlled. There are all sorts of variables to consider when repairing a decorative concrete floor. Luckily, several products aim to help you get things fixed.

2007 Concrete Restoration Contest Award Winners

Concrete Repair & Restoration Events & Recognition Vol. 7 No. 8 - December 2006/January 2007 by Rob Spiegel Comments are Disabled

They hail from North Carolina, South Dakota, Arizona and California. They brought new life to an elementary school, an amphitheatre, a museum and a front porch. Meet this year’s winners of our second annual Concrete Restoration Contest.

Tips to Prepping Heavily Pitted Ceramic Tile Prior to Decorative Concrete Application

Concrete Coatings Concrete Repair & Restoration Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 7 No. 5 - August 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

If you think that converting 22,000 square feet of flooring from heavily pitted ceramic tile to sleek, glossy, stylish concrete isn’t hard enough, try completing your mission in a “live” supermarket. Take on the added challenge of racing the clock in the middle of the night to get one section completed before the daily load of feet and shopping-cart wheels travels over its still-unfinished and barely dry surface.

Restore, Refurbish, Maintain: Caring for Colored Concrete

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 7 No. 2 - March/April 2007 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

You don’t have to stain in vain — restoration and maintenance can fight age and wear on just about any colored concrete slab.

What Your Sealer Shouldn’t Look Like and How To Fix It

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Vol. 7 No. 2 - March/April 2007 by Richard Smith Comments are Disabled

Decorative concrete can be temperamental. Materials we have used for years can suddenly become problems. It is always best to brainstorm with both your crew and the manufacturers to come up with the best solution. Sometimes a problem can be fixed by allowing people to think outside the box.