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Coatings & Sealants
How to Prevent Coating Defects Caused by Concrete Outgassing
Where entrained air allows room for the expansion of internal freezing and expanding water, air entrainment can cause problems and outgassing defects when barrier coatings, such as epoxies and urethanes, are applied to the concrete surface.
Coatings & Sealants
Know Your Concrete Coating Types & Pick the Right Coating for the Job
Concrete
How to Determine Concrete Slump
Concrete Pavers
Case Study: N.C. Medical Office Parking Lot Finds Savings & Ease of Installation with Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers
Concrete
10 Pro Tips for Concrete Contraction Joints
Coatings & Sealants
WearCOAT 720 and 735 Urethane Concrete Coatings
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Construction Update
The Week's 10 Most-Read Construction Stories: Ford Unveils Maverick Compact Pickup Under $20,000
Why the Top 10 construction stories include modest infrastructure investment could launch commercial construction surge, CA measures long-term performance of rapid-strength concrete pavement repairs, Biden concedes to 15% tax floor to fund infrastructure
Labor & Workforce Development
First Major Davis-Bacon Senate Vote in 10 Years Preserves Prevailing Wage
Vote June 8 on amendments to a package of bills designed to invest in US competitiveness with China ensures support not just for semiconductor manufacturers, but workers that drive their productivity
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Robust - High Accuracy Direct Weighing
Reduce maintenance cost and increase vehicle life. Increase safety and avoid liability. Load to the maximum legal weight quickly, improve efficiency of your operation with Vulcan Scales.
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Decorative Concrete
Understand the Differences Between Concrete Dyes, Stains and Pigments
When it comes to imparting color on a concrete surface, understanding the product options is critical in order to achieve the finished look your customer desires
Coatings & Sealants
Updated Formula & Colors for Terrazzo Line of Stone Coatings
Polishing Materials & Equipment
SupraShine Maintenance Pads
Concrete
What is the Difference Between Concrete Dyes, Stains and Pigments?
Understanding the difference between concrete dyes, stains and pigments is essential when deciding which to use for colored concrete. Use this high value asset infographic to make the correct decision.
Coatings & Sealants
Increase the Durability & Sustainability of Concrete Structures with the BridgeDECK Product Line: PROtectant, PROtectant Plus, Waterproofing Agent
Polishing Materials & Equipment
The Basics of Concrete Grinding, Honing & Polishing
Understand the processes, the variables, and the differences between each category of a processed concrete floor. Let's go over what a concrete contractor needs to know about grinding, honing, and polishing concrete.
Polishing Materials & Equipment
The Basics of Concrete Grinding, Honing & Polishing
Understand the processes, the variables, and the differences between each category of a processed concrete floor. Let's go over what a concrete contractor needs to know about grinding, honing, and polishing concrete.
Concrete
ASCC Education, Research & Development Foundation's 'Guide to the Design and Construction of Concrete Toppings for Buildings'
Concrete
Why Being Certified for the Construction of 'Big Box' Stores Matters
Many of the largest retailers in the U.S. have been specifying and/or will soon be specifying certified individuals on new construction projects, as good quality control can result in significant cost and time savings.
Coatings & Sealants
Recoat Your Polished Floor with Just a Cleaning - Coval Group's Range of Polished Concrete Floor Coatings
Concrete
How Hiring Gig Workers Can Help Your Concrete Business in 2021
Not only can supplementing your workforce with temporary workers give you access to potential talent with skills you may not have access to otherwise, but it might also help you save money during your slower times.
Coatings & Sealants
6 Questions and Answers on Floor Sealers and Polishable Concrete Overlays
What the finished floor will look like tends to be important to the floor owner. Knowing the floor and your sealant will make all the difference.
Decorative Concrete
Lakeside Magic
Decorative concrete Contractor Alchemy Concrete took 1st place for their work in the under 5,000 ft Cast-in-Place Stamped Concrete category from the American Society of Concrete Contractors Decorative Concrete Awards program.
Surface Prep
Husqvarna's Orange Evolution: Company Integrates HTC's Surface Prep & Floor Grinding Products, Services
Husqvarna has fully integrated the concrete surface preparation products, services, and solutions from HTC. Look to developing the floor grinding industry further by providing solutions under one brand.
Coatings & Sealants
5 Tips for Applying Epoxy Coatings in Cold Weather
If applied in cooler temperatures, the epoxy will not reach a complete cure or achieve its designed physical properties — ultimately leading it to fail prematurely. Here's what you can do to be successful.
Polishing Materials & Equipment
The Lavina Elite V32 Dust Extractor
The Lavina Elite V32 Dust Extractor features a four-stage dust collection system and is available in a propane and electric version.
Coatings & Sealants
Enhance the Natural Color with STAIN-PROOF Paver Enhancing Sealer
STAIN-PROOF Paver Enhancing Sealer deepens and enriches the natural color of concrete pavers, cement tiles, terrazzo floors, and concrete surfaces.
Repair & Rehabilitation Products
Repairing Stamped Concrete
Reviewing some of the common problems with stamped concrete and a few techniques you can try the next time you are faced with a decorative repair and restore challenge.
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Curbing CO2 at the Source Across the Concrete Lifecycle
Learn how advanced chemistry, and technology can help concrete producers achieve greater strength, sustainability, and savings.
Decorative Concrete
Get Out Your Brackets - ‘March Masonry Matchup’ Tips Off
Concrete block home designs face-off in a bracket-style challenge
Concrete Equipment & Products
3D Concrete Projects From Around the World
3D concrete can be used to create a wide range of projects - from buildings all the way to the tables in the backyard. These are a few examples that exemplify creative work.
Colors & Stains
7 Questions on Colors & Stains
Insight from John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors on acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and applying stains to a slab.
Coatings & Sealants
Tennant Decorative Stone Slurry System
Polishing Materials & Equipment
Bringing Polished Concrete up to Spec
Explaining the new ACI Polished Concrete Slab Finishes Specifications. But first, why is a specification needed?
Concrete Equipment & Products
Why Does My Blade Dull When Cutting Concrete in the Cold?
Concrete doesn't act the same in cold temperatures - causing premature dulling and a potential waste of money. There's something you can do to be a bit more successful in cutting in the cold.
Decorative Concrete
Tactical Mission: Skim Coating
Bob Harris talks with two men who split their time between decorative concrete and the Us Army.
Coatings & Sealants
The Dural 50 LM FS Solvent-Free Epoxy Coating
The Dural 50 LM FS Solvent-Free Epoxy Coating was designed to combat water-related damage and ensure optimal concrete protection and repair.
Coatings & Sealants
The Dural Aquatight 100 Plus Solvent-Free Epoxy Coating
The Dural Aquatight 100 Plus Solvent-Free Epoxy Coating was designed to combat water-related damage and ensure optimal concrete protection and repair.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Cutting Concrete in the Cold: Use the Right Blade
If you have ever run your blade dull way too quickly, you might be using the wrong blade for the job. Save money and use the right concrete saw blade for the season.
Decorative Concrete
A Concrete Guitar Wins DIY Project Contest
QUIKRETE announced Johnny Brooke as its One Bag Wonder contest winner with a DIY strat-style electric guitar.
