Polishing Concrete’s Basic Methods
by Mikkan Drane Just by hearing the term polished concrete already gives you that picturesque variety of decorative shiny concrete flooring possibilities. Polished concrete is the generic term for that said floor styling everyone had been adoring lately. Without the need for any other coating of vinyl, carpet or tiles, concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 08:04:46
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Metrocrete is An Entrepreneurs Paradise
Maybe I’m not being direct enough. Metrocrete is really all about making money. Yes money, the root of all evil ... a Polyaspartic concrete coating that is changing the world of concrete resurfacing. A garage floor ... or decorative quartz system. Then drive on it the next. Becomes part of the floor, not a coating [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 18:24:04
Tennant Company (TNC) Provides Sure Footing
Founded in 1870 by George H. Tennant as a Minneapolis sawmill producing wood products and flooring for local businesses, ... includes coatings, sealers, and resurfacers to protect concrete floors and make them easier to clean ... and outdoor surfaces. They also produce coatings for repairing, protecting, and adding aesthetically [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 14:20:14
4 Options for Garage Floor Coatings
4 Options for Garage Floor Coatings Posted in August 27th, 2008 Category:DIY There are 4 garage floor coverings that just about anyone can apply in 1-3 days. Each solves various concrete flooring problems. Pricing ranges from $.50 to $3.50 per square foot with unlimited [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 13:48:08
Paragraph Zero
Short documentary about prostitution in 1950s Poland. Original title: Paragraf zero ... and covering their faces, newspapers and soiled bedsheets on concrete floors, all illuminated ... things off the floor and stuffing them into coat pockets; close-up interviews with several [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 02:10:00
Make a cabinet for your garage
Site wide Disclosure Hi. Aravindhan selvarajr here. This blog is my personal blog which I use to share my knowledge on the various topics that I am ... , and other coatings like epoxy. Garage flooring is definitely a high end feature and was for years ... , the majority of garage floor coverings go right over your concrete floors and many are able to have [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 08:55:00
Fireplace Surrounds, Sebastian, Florida
December 9, 2008 Fireplace Surrounds, Sebastian, FL At “Designer Concrete Counters LLC Florida” we specialize in custom one of a kind Concrete Countertop, indoor and outdoor kitchen creations, along with all facets of decorative concrete coatings, flooring overlays, fireplace surrounds, driveways, patio stamping, furniture, epoxy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 15:01:59
Kitchen Creations, Sebastian, Florida
December 9, 2008 Kitchen Creations, Sebastian, FL At “Designer Concrete Counters LLC Florida” we specialize in custom one of a kind Concrete Countertop, indoor and outdoor kitchen creations, along with all facets of decorative concrete coatings, flooring overlays, fireplace surrounds, driveways, patio stamping, furniture, epoxy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 14:57:52
Patio Stamping, Sebastian, Florida
December 9, 2008 Patio Stamping, Sebastian, FL At “Designer Concrete Counters LLC Florida” we specialize in custom one of a kind Concrete Countertop, indoor and outdoor kitchen creations, along with all facets of decorative concrete coatings, flooring overlays, fireplace surrounds, driveways, patio stamping, furniture, epoxy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 15:00:36
Lucky Dry Basement
One of the very best aspects of this house (and one of the most abused as a dumping ground) is our basement ... waterproofing coatings. So far it seems to be naturally waterproofed, no coating required. Two springs ago ... the concrete floor and up through some cracks. The sump pump worked night and day for the better [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 11:10:21
Basement Floor Waterproofing Methods
If basement floor waterproofing wasn’t overlooked on such a regular basis, ... , then the soil becomes too saturated. As the home settles, walls crack, protective coatings applied ... in the concrete walls and floors. Without proper preparation, torrential rains could cause flooding [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 15:09:22
Garage Concrete Floor Painting
Garage and concrete floors can be made to look neat and well kept by painting it. The right material for this is epoxy paint or coating. This may prove hard sometimes but with proper technique [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 20:11:07
When Concrete is Beyond Cleaning…
Metallic Epoxy FloorOriginally uploaded by ACME POWERWASHSometimes the best pressure washing service in the world can’t save your concrete floors ... floor was desired. We applied a 3-part Metallic Epoxy (Blue & Silver) including a base coat, metallic epoxy, and a clear coat on top for protection. To see more before/after photos of recent floor [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 20:02:37
Artroom Expansion 10 The Red Rosin Paper Caper
Taping and sanding drywall is one of the messiest parts of remodeling. The Artroom Expansion Project is at that stage. We have already decided that the floor will be getting an epoxy floor coating. To make it look good, we need a flat, smooth, finish. It is one of the reasons we had the lads from Chayse Concrete [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 02:46:10
Flyer Profile: The Smoke & Barrel Tavern
In the blink of an eye, a new bar has moved in on Dickson Street and come this weekend, you can feast your eyes (and liver) on it for the first time ... , stripped the carpet, refurbished the concrete floors, did a lot of great tile work, and slapped a fresh coat of paint on everything. FF: We’re assuming you guys are whiskey fans. What’s your [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 16:39:04
Dare The Rain
The leaves are slapped against the hard wet pavement, almost as though a child stuck them there, ... the concrete and its slick, slippery sheen, the coating of a newly-waxed floor. Everything is alive [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 22:23:00
Epoxy Coating For Your Garage
A great place for epoxy are those floors that have a high chance of being damaged or stained ... , because you have to make sure there is no moisture. The concrete should be sealed so that floor ... and resistant. It is hard to find a type of floor that can endure everything that these floor can in such long [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 21:11:45
Dream House
In my professional work I've been writing about green homes--clean energy, green building and remodelling materials, and (my favorite of all topics) ... , are coated on the edges with photovoltaic solar cell dye that supply energy to the house. A polished concrete floor adds to the abundant thermal mass of the home, scattered with thick wool rugs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 14:14:00
When foreclosure makes things better…maybe
The former home of Dave’s Used Car Lot, Marina, and Weed Arboretum is looking pretty spiffy in its new coat of paint ... all the concrete in back with KoolDeck, getting rid of the hideous work sheds, pulling up all the flooring ... , contrary to my speculation that they were just sanding and painting the interior. The back yard [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 22:28:08
Motorola MOTOACTV W450 from T-Mobile
Folks with clammy fingers who tend to drop their devices and gizmos onto concrete floors most of the time by accident will definitely find it much ... manicured nails. This durable clamshell will see the use of a rubberized external coating that has two [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 12:30:04
Let's Brag a Little About Green Ala -- EcoMAX (link fixed!)
Short and sweet: kudos to a Private/Public/Not-for-Profit Partnership ( ... polyurethane foam insulation. Specialty coatings for moisture, fire and sound. AERCON Florida, LLC Haines City, FL www.aerconfl.com Autoclaved aerated concrete for walls, floors and roof systems [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 03:38:54
Get a Grip on Moldy Basements
See finally in your mind’s eye the day when your basement can truly be a complementary place of hideaway and solitude from the demanding world ... as being humid, cold and the likelihood of turning your floors into a craggy and moldy chaos ... chips and this coating is wonderful if you are looking to finish your concrete basement walls save [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 02:44:32
A new start
Hi friends!It's been ever so long since I posted here. I've been busy painting the concrete floor in our new little cottage, and that's turned ... of paint/stain, and now I need to put on the finish coat. Luckily it is a *small* cottage. LOL.The [more...]
Date: 2007-07-17 15:44:00
White Out
Well, white on. Trim that is. I have now put a couple of coats of white stain on the trim of the Shop/Garage. It was just too cold to use paint ... a rethink on the floor and am waiting to get an estimate on concrete. It looks like the concrete may ... . But the stain looks pretty decent.Today I am going to spend an hour touching up ladder marks etc [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 10:15:00
Painted Basement Floor
Its really nice to have some hits on my blog. I am glad to try to answer some questions about my basement remodel ... was called Bear Claw. I used two coats using a roller and a extension poll. I used a concrete sealer ... . I have had a few questions on the floor paint and process. I also had some floor questions from another sight where [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 18:20:50
Waterproofing techniques for basement floors.
Many basement flooding and seeping problems could have been avoided by waterproofing the basement when constructed. Many people think basements are just concrete storage spaces for things you don’t use very often ... , protective coatings which are on the outside biodegrades and drainage systems will be filled in with silt [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:25:39
In Depth: A green home renovator's guide (By Brita Belli, Brian Clarke and Tracy Tullis)
Whether your home just needs a touch-up or you’re feeling more ambitious, it’s a very good time to go green. Eco-homebuilding is expected to double its market share by 2013 to between 12 and 20 percent, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Energy savings and improved quality of life are top drivers of this growth [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 15:00:52
Methods for floor waterproofing of the basement
Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, ... of as just places for storage that have concrete floors and walls where you can store old toys, tools and other ... from the foundation, then the soil becomes too saturated. As the home settles, walls crack, protective coatings [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 10:16:28
Complete Home Rehab In 10 Days
This report is about taking a house and restoring it to an aesthetically pleasing dwelling that has reclaimed it’s functional utility. In effect, it is the anti-aging medication for bricks and mortar. This report assumes that you have already or will soon acquire the proper house. The one that is in essence, ripe for rehab [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 22:50:01
Methods for Basement Floor Waterproofing
Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, ... of as just places for storage that have concrete floors and walls where you can store old toys, tools and other ... without a water problem and then develop one due to the existing sub-floor and sub-surface drains [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 07:34:01
Sealing a garage floor
Sealing a garage floor The floor of your garage is exposed to intense corrosion and deterioration due to road salt, oils and other auto fluids ... on concrete walks and driveways or as a primer under acrylic or polyurethane floor paints ... . Sealing your garage floor reduces dust and makes cleaning and sweeping easier. A clear acrylic [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 23:44:49
Acrylic and enamel comparision
Hi: I just found this potentially useful article comparing acrylics and enamels. It was taken from a home care site but I think its more than relevant to our works. Take care, Jeff : Paint Specifications What is the difference between water based (acrylic ) and oil based (enamel)? Is acrylic better than enamel? [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 21:02:49
Showing Off New Sony Plasma TVs
You’re looking at buying televisions and you’ve got your eye on a Sony plasma television ... is preferable, as a polished floor is easily scratched and soon spoilt in family use. A good natural ... or real tile or stone. A sheet of foam underlay is placed between the concrete floor and the hardwood [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 15:06:47
The Best in Passive Solar Materials
Of the five elements of passive solar design, two deal primarily with materials ... , are not created equal. Windows that are double- or triple-glazed with low-e coatings and efficient frames ... . Take a Trombe wall, for example. It is typically a thick concrete wall (up to 16?) with a layer [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 02:42:08
Methods for floor waterproofing of the basement
Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, ... coatings applied to the exterior biodegrades and drainage systems fill up with silt. A leakage ... increases, water begins to seep into cracks in the concrete walls and floors. The end results are a water [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 14:42:48
EDGY, FUN, BEAUTIFUL … CONCRETE GETS A MAKEOVER!
EDGY, FUN, BEAUTIFUL … CONCRETE GETS A MAKEOVER! Concrete designs are one of the hot new trends for patios, floors, entryways, countertops, ... remodels, stunning concrete creations are growing into a viable interior design option. Concrete ... caught up with local Florida concrete interior designer/contractor Zachary Coletti, owner of Concrete [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 04:22:25
Waterproofing techniques for basement floors.
If basement floor waterproofing wasn’t overlooked on such a regular basis, ... -to-install sump pump below your floor table. Water vapor passes through porous concrete. A wet or damp ... people think basements are just concrete storage spaces for things you don’t use very often. Now, people [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 14:26:01
Living on campus Innovative products used at the University of Nottingham Code 4 home
The creative energy BASF House is one of six innovative and efficient houses built at the University of Nottingham ... products and those of its supply chain partners. The ground floor has been built using insulating concrete ... -based architect Derek Trowell designed the house with a compact floor area, relying on passive [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 08:47:00
The Basic Methods of Concrete Polishing
by Mikkan Drane Just by hearing the term polished concrete already gives you that picturesque variety of decorative shiny concrete flooring possibilities. Polished concrete is the generic term for that said floor styling everyone ... , appreciated concrete polished output will be achieved. Include in desired color combination [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 08:11:20
I Heard A Big Plane Hit The Empire State Building In World War II. Why Didn't The Skyscraper Collapse Like The World Trade Center Did?
Excerpt from a fascinating article at aerospaceweb.org: .. ... are encased within limestone walls or slabs of concrete 8 inches (20 cm) thick. This heavy mass provides ... skyscrapers like the WTC towers have eliminated this extensive use of stone and concrete to reduce cost [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 13:20:35
Polishing Concrete’s Basic Methods
by Mikkan DranePolished concrete is a generic term adopted on the fast becoming popular floor styling option in the market today. Its an option preferred where a home or establishment owner gets to expose the concrete flooring but without its grey dullness. The polished concrete style out stands the usual floor styles used [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 02:27:01
Methods for floor waterproofing of the basement
Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, ... from the foundation. In the process of the house settling, the walls will often crack, protective coatings ... , and concrete is no match for water pressure. The end results are a water filled crawlspace or basement [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 14:47:15
Polishing Concrete’s Basic Methods
by Mikkan Drane Polished concrete is a generic term adopted on the fast becoming popular floor styling option in the market today. Its an option preferred where a home or establishment owner gets to expose the concrete flooring but without its grey dullness. The polished concrete style out stands the usual floor styles used [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 09:56:38
Tips For Making a Successful Home Repair Franchise Business
Though it may come as something of a surprise, home repair businesses are often some of the most stable when the economy takes a dive, and the biggest reason for that is a relatively simple one. People are most likely to spend money on what means the most to them, and for most homeowners, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 03:02:57
Roof falls in on early morning bathers
Roof falls in on early morning bathers Filed under Swimming Pool News from across the World by admin Feb 2008 by Muirhead, ... and extensive spalling of the concrete. The decorative cladding to the structural steelwork ... Andrew Imagine enjoying your leisurely early morning swim when a large piece of concrete falls [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 16:04:03
Jotun Paints launches ‘Jotashield SuperDurable’ and ‘Jotashield Heritage High Build’ at ‘The Big 5 Exhibition’
New products formulated to protect concrete from extreme climate conditions in the region November 23, 2008: Jotun Paints, ... acrylic-based product (SuperDurable) and is specially formulated to protect concrete from extreme ... -concrete carbonation properties, and low chemical reactivity, thus enabling it to offer superior [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 11:10:14
Basic Methods of Concrete Polishing
by Mikkan Drane Just by hearing the term polished concrete already gives you that picturesque variety of decorative shiny concrete flooring possibilities. Polished concrete is the generic term for that said floor styling everyone ... can liven up the design that you want for your concrete polished floor. With a bit of know how [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 10:18:05
Basic Methods of Concrete Polishing
by Mikkan Drane Polished concrete is a generic term adopted on the fast becoming popular floor styling option in the market today. Its an option preferred where a home or establishment owner gets to expose the concrete flooring but without its grey dullness. The polished concrete style out stands the usual floor styles used [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 10:13:50
Basic Methods of Concrete Polishing
by Mikkan Drane Polished concrete is a generic term adopted on the fast becoming popular floor styling option in the market today. Its an option preferred where a home or establishment owner gets to expose the concrete flooring but without its grey dullness. The polished concrete style out stands the usual floor styles used [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 00:14:21
Basic Methods of Concrete Polishing
by Mikkan Drane Polished concrete is a generic term adopted on the fast becoming popular floor styling option in the market today. Its an option preferred where a home or establishment owner gets to expose the concrete flooring but without its grey dullness. The polished concrete style out stands the usual floor styles used [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 09:59:20
