Removing Coatings from Concrete
Problems with coatings often rank No. 1 with decorative concrete contractors. They arise when sealed surfaces become white or frosty, scale off, or blush. These appearances usually result from coatings losing their bond to the surface of the concrete ... read more.

Choosing a Concrete Cleaner or Degreaser
A wide variety of cleaners are available that are designed to clean or remove contamination from concrete surfaces. Understanding what these different cleaners do and how they work can save you time and money ... read more.

History of Decorative Concrete
Between 1890 and 1920 many companies, especially precast companies who produced members for building facades, used colors and stains to make their work more interesting. Some mixed pigment into fresh concrete for a casting; others submerged their castings in solutions similar to chemical stains ... read more.

Surface Preparation for Concrete Flooring
For years, concrete surfaces were thought of as virtually rock-like and indestructible. As a result, bare concrete was often left unprotected from the effects of weather and chemical contact. When it was discovered that concrete does indeed require some sort of protection, a whole new industry was born ... read more.

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