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Spraying Stains and Sealers Can Create Issues

Concrete Sealers Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 8 - November/December 2014 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Columnist, Chris Sullivan answers a question about sealers that initially had him stumped. This article works through some answers if this problem ever arrives on your doorstep.

What Causes Hot-tire Pickup on Stamped Concrete?

Concrete Coatings Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 14 No. 6 - August/September 2014 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The issue of car tires pulling sealer from concrete is known as “hot-tire pickup.” The initial conclusion most people make when they hear “hot-tire pickup” is that a hot tire is melting the sealer and causing it to peel off the concrete.

How Did the Extreme Winter Affect Exterior Decorative Concrete?

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Business & Technology Vol. 14 No. 4 - May/June 2014 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Large parts of the United States recently experienced a brutal winter of cold temperatures and record snow and ice accumulations.

Compatibility Issues Between Stained Concrete and Salt Chlorinated Swimming Pools

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 2 - February/March 2014 by Steven H. Miller, CDT Comments are Disabled

Scott Cohen, artisan and construction defect expert witness, whose company The Green Scene makes decorative backyards and pools in Southern California, has observed problems around salt-chlorinated pools too, but he is far from certain that all salt pools are problematic.

Why is My Concrete Deck Failing Where It’s Exposed to the Elements?

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 14 No. 1 - January 2014 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

I have an exterior raised wooden deck that has a cement-based overlay applied to the top. The area that is under roof is fine, but the area that is outside is failing.

The Difference Between Sealing and Resealing Decorative Concrete

Concrete Sealers Vol. 15 No. 1 - January 2015 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Few things can compare to freshly sealed concrete. Hues of hidden color explode the minute a coat of fresh sealer makes contact with the concrete’s surface. Customers smile with satisfaction and concrete artisans swell with pride.

Troubleshooting Topically Colored Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Jennifer Faller Comments are Disabled

I was recently asked to troubleshoot issues on a polished concrete floor that failed to show vivid color, even after all the usual right steps were taken. It was “The Case of the Disappearing Color.”

Answers to Concrete Staining Problems, Questions and Concerns

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 5 - July 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

When you think about it, the relatively low percentage of callbacks and problems compared to the overall amount of work performed says a lot about the caliber of installers and the industry as a whole.

Fixes for Common Concrete Surface Color Problems

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 6 - August/September 2011 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Unfortunately, complaints about how color turns out are an all-too-familiar topic of conversation. Complaints can involve but are not limited to integrally colored concrete, color-hardened concrete, stamped and textured concrete and stained concrete.