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owners and specifiers like dye colorations for their translucent effect on concrete, both color and concrete become part of the finished look.

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Learn the definition of what dyes are and how to use them.

 

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    Wet Curing Concrete Floors

    After 18 years as a structural engineer, I have worked on numerous slab-on-grade projects and used traditional wet-cure methods. Most of these techniques, particularly synthetic curing blankets, were time-intensive, expensive, and they sometimes left discolored areas on the slab.

     
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    Concrete Artists and Their Craft

    Concrete artists represent a variety of talents. Some creatively express themselves with a flare for a new tool or stencil system invention, some innovate with new concrete mix designs, and still others approach their work as multimedia artists. They bring an array of coloring agents, objects to...

     
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    Q: We have a concrete tide gate that was recently hit by graffiti, covering much of the surface. We could paint over it, however, then we would have the ongoing maintenance of the paint. Can you recommend the best cleaning methods? If we sandblast it, will it harm the integrity of the concrete?

     
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    One problem with trying to remove this type of stain is that you may find yourself left with a nonuniform appearance--the areas of cleaner, brighter concrete standing out where dark stains used to be. You might try blasting lightly using blast media that'

     
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    Decorative for Existing Slabs

    I am a California architect and read your article about decorative concrete at the World of Concrete. Are there processes that can be used on existing concrete floors to make them more decorative? I know you can use dyes and then stamp it with wet concrete. Is there a polishing process using dyes...

     
 

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    Jelight Co. UV coatings

    The advantages of UV coatings over traditional methods are significant to both significant to both customers and contractors.

     
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    Q: We have a concrete tide gate that was recently hit by graffiti, covering much of the surface. We could paint over it, however, then we...

     
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    Painting Concrete

    Although painting concrete is the term most often used, it's not correct. Coating is the proper term for products that provide decoration...

     
 

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