A look at what causes efflorescence and how it can be removed.
Producer solves air content variations in its exterior mixes.
Popouts occur when small portions of the surface mortar break away from the flatwork.
A contractor considers replacing a driveway after cracks appear.
Bugholes commonly occur in vertical cast-in-place concrete.
Avoid scratching and gouging a polyaspartic floor coating.
Surface preparation is 80% of the job.
These fine, random cracks on the surface of concrete are just aesthetic, not structural.
Although the use of bond coats is usually a matter of preference, a number of industry organizations recommend using them.
Knowing the differences between various sealers will help you determine which one is right for your job.
Using the wrong bond coat is a major reason for failing to join two concrete surfaces.
No single concrete sealer is appropriate for all projects. They are chemically different and are designed for different purposes.
Procedures for coating concrete surfaces are different from other surfaces, and tilt-up surfaces require special preparation.
Elastomeric wall coatings bridge concrete surface cracks and hide them from view.
It helps to understand some of the basics about why polymers are added to cement formulations.
Since I began sealing concrete floors years ago, the EPA has adjusted its rules several times. It seems VOC levels for concrete sealers are constantly changing. What do I need to know if I work in different areas?
Our business has become more focused on polishing concrete retails floors, and we are concerned how grinding and polishing affects a floor's flatness and levelness. How can we be sure we are meeting the correct specifications? Do any studies exist showing the effects on FFand FL numbers?
We are planning to bid on a decorative patio on a high-profile project overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The area is known for its continuously changing weather and especially windy conditions. We would like to try to estimate how the varying weather conditions will affect our productivity. We would...