Tennant Coatings Buys Florock August 5, 2016

Concrete Repair Code Sets Standards June 16, 2016

Nanotech Coating Deal Signed May 24, 2016

Free Webinar Covers Retail Flooring

April 21, 2016

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Style, Function Shine in Concrete Floor

April 20, 2016

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Flexmar Touts Polyaspartics Technology

April 13, 2016

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Roller Covers Made for Resinous Flooring

April 11, 2016

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Sika Inks Deal with L.M. Scofield

April 7, 2016

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Webinar: Institutional Floor Coatings in Focus

March 23, 2016

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New Epoxy Base to Reduce Moisture Vapor

March 15, 2016

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Below-Grade Waterproofing Line Bows

March 8, 2016

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D+D to Host Free Concrete Floor Webinars

February 25, 2016

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APF Acquires Super-Krete International

February 24, 2016

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Architectural Concrete Wins Top Prize

February 15, 2016

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Trends, Technologies Shine at WOC 2016

February 5, 2016

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Behr Offers Decorative Concrete Coating

January 27, 2016

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Floor Coatings Market Set to Soar

January 11, 2016

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A Martian Mixture for Concrete

January 8, 2016

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Standard Announced Ahead of SSPC 2016

December 16, 2015

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Florock Adds Kits, Colorants to Line

November 23, 2015

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Curing Agent Made for Epoxy Coatings

November 13, 2015

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Now Testing: Self-Healing Concrete

October 23, 2015

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Concrete Floor Coatings on the Rise

October 21, 2015

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Waterproofing System, Coating Debuts

September 30, 2015

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Satin Finish Made for Masonry

August 18, 2015

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Concrete Floor Coatings Set to Soar

August 11, 2015

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Sealer Made to Repel Water, Stains, Oils

August 4, 2015

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Prosoco Adds Surfactant Blend to Line

July 30, 2015

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Concrete Repair Material Bows

July 1, 2015

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Floor Film Designed to Protect

June 23, 2015

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Compound Cures Without UV

May 29, 2015

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ACI Releases Updated Concrete Manual

May 28, 2015

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Bio-Concrete Designed to Self-Repair

May 19, 2015

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Upgraded Retarder Aims to Come Clean

May 15, 2015

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Sealer 'Melts' into Weathered Concrete

May 6, 2015

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Coating Resurfaces Wood, Concrete

April 8, 2015

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Coating Line Colors Concrete Protection

April 6, 2015

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Metallic Epoxy Touts Concrete 'Dazzle'

March 31, 2015

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New Concrete Floor Technology Bows

March 23, 2015

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Artists to Paint a Pollution Lesson

March 20, 2015

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Rust-Oleum Coating Suits Mount, Merge

March 4, 2015

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Looks that Last: Ancient Paint Endures

February 6, 2015

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BASF Launches Concrete Wall Coating

February 4, 2015

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Ill-Coated Walk Yields $2.6M Verdict

January 2, 2015

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Epoxy Made for Decorative Concrete

December 15, 2014

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Concrete Colors Take Nature’s Cues

December 3, 2014

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Cove Base Finish for Seamless Flooring

December 2, 2014

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Surfkoat Debuts 3 Concrete Sealers

November 18, 2014

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Lawsuits Hit Deck Coating

November 5, 2014

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New Base Mix for Decorative Concrete

October 30, 2014

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New Pore Filler Formula Saves Steps

September 12, 2014

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Experts to Deliver Concrete Advice

June 18, 2014

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Seal-Krete Adds Pre-Mixed Tints to Line

June 17, 2014

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Getting the Most from Concrete Coatings

May 16, 2014

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SSPC Updates Concrete Floor Guide

May 9, 2014

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Concrete Protection Made to Penetrate

April 15, 2014

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Scofield Adds New Interior Sealer

April 9, 2014

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New Floor Line for Restaurants Bows

March 7, 2014

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Cement Line Offers Paint Alternatives

February 14, 2014

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New Concrete Floor Products Launched

February 11, 2014

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Free eBook Buffs Concrete Competence

January 28, 2014

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Rust-Oleum, Laticrete Ink Acquisitions

January 27, 2014

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Best Practices: How Much is Too Much?
Tips for Repainting with Elastomerics

November 25, 2013

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Best Practices:
When the Substrate Rejects the Coating

October 2, 2013

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New Epoxy System Tackles Static

August 27, 2013

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H&C Offers Topping for Indoor Concrete

August 23, 2013

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Webinar Details Masonry Wall Success

August 1, 2013

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Cool Webinar Topic: Pavement Coatings

July 26, 2013

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D+D to Present Conference, Exhibition

June 17, 2013

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New Deck Coating for Weathered Surfaces

June 17, 2013

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Webinar Focuses on Repair Aesthetics

May 29, 2013

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Concrete Antiquing Product Launched

May 23, 2013

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Paint Blast Rocks MO Home

May 16, 2013

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Coating Repair for Ugly Decks

May 13, 2013

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Webinar Polishes Floor Care Secrets

March 21, 2013

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SSPC 2013 Video Sessions Released

March 18, 2013

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First Coating to Heal Concrete Emerges

February 28, 2013

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New Dixie Skirmish in Paint Color Wars

February 14, 2013

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Concrete Group Polishes its Positions

February 7, 2013

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Polishing Up on Concrete Secrets

February 5, 2013

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QUIKRETE Revamps Concrete Coatings

January 30, 2013

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Concrete Blooms a Mossy Façade

January 18, 2013

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Architectural Coatings: All of the Above

January 16, 2013

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Groups Stamp Concrete Pink for a Cure

January 10, 2013

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W.R. Meadows Adds to Waterproofing Line

January 8, 2013

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New Epoxy System Tackles Moisture

January 4, 2013

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‘I’m Simply Painting Some Concrete…’ From Like It Is! by Burt Olhiser Posted on 1/11/2013

True or false: Laitance, sealers and other surface contaminants do not have to be removed prior to performing a moisture test on a concrete floor slab, according to a recent JPCL article. Wednesday, September 14, 2016

True or false: According to a recent JPCL article, the threshold values in ASTM standards for deeming concrete suitable to be coated are neither achievable nor realistic for below-grade structures. Tuesday, August 30, 2016

True or false: ICRI recommends a profile of 10 mils to 1/4 inch in its surface preparation requirements for polymer overlays on concrete. Tuesday, May 31, 2016

True or false: A clear polyurethane used to seal a coated concrete surface should exhibit maximum turbidity.

Thursday, May 26, 2016

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True or false: Siloxane penetrating sealers fill the pores of concrete and prevent moisture from exiting the concrete substrate.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

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True or false: Non-film-forming coatings used as sealers on concrete and masonry cannot be pigmented to alter the appearance properties of substrates.

Monday, February 29, 2016

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True or false: Siloxane sealers are typically applied at 1-2 mils dry film thickness on concrete substrates.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

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Which of the following materials is used to densify concrete?

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

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True or false: SSPC’s CCI certification of concrete coating inspectors applies to architectural coatings as well as protective coatings.

Monday, November 2, 2015

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True or false: According to a recent D+D article, maintenance procedures and costs for polished concrete floors can be up to 70% lower than for other floor coverings.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

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What coating type is used to penetrate and line the pores of concrete to achieve water repellency?

Friday, October 31, 2014

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True or false: Siloxane sealers will not keep pressure-driven water from penetrating concrete pores.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

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What kind of concrete sealers penetrate the pores of the concrete and form little, if any, film build?

Monday, September 22, 2014

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True or false: Some moisture meters for concrete are based on AC impedance.

Friday, September 12, 2014

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True or false: Silane and siloxane sealers prevent both water ingress into concrete and moisture vapor from escaping the concrete.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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True or false: The greater the permeability of a coating on concrete, the more effectively it will perform.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

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What organization published in 2013 the “Repair Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings and Commentary?”

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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True or false: Penetrating sealers such as siloxanes do not allow moisture to escape from masonry and concrete.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

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True or false: The mix design of concrete will affect its moisture content.

Monday, June 9, 2014

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Most coatings applied to concrete substrates provide what type of protection?

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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Epoxy coatings formulated for application over green concrete (less than 28 days of cure) must withstand what special substrate conditions?

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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True or false: The conventional wisdom is that coating of newly poured concrete should not occur until 15 days have elapsed.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

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True or False: Clear, penetrating silane and siloxane sealers have a strongly limiting effect on the ability of water vapor to exit concrete and masonry.

Monday, October 7, 2013

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What organization recently issued a performance standard for coatings on concrete in waste treatment facilities?

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

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What type of gages are used to measure the dry film thickness of coatings on concrete?

Monday, July 29, 2013

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What degree of surface profile is required on concrete to be treated with a siloxane sealer?

Thursday, July 18, 2013

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ICRI recommends how much profile in its surface preparation requirements for polymer overlays on concrete?

Friday, June 28, 2013

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True or false: Opaque stains produce color on a concrete floor by reacting chemically with the concrete.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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What kind of concrete sealers penetrate the pores of the concrete and form little if any film build?

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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What instrument is used for non-destructive measurement of the dry film thickness of coatings on concrete?

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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What type of gages are used to measure the dry film thickness of coatings on concrete?

Friday, September 30, 2011

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What organization presents an annual coatings for concrete conference in January each year?

Monday, August 15, 2011

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Why is back rolling often required following airless spraying of coatings over concrete blocks (CMUs)?

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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What is the conventional wisdom about the amount of time required for concrete to cure before it can be coated?

Thursday, June 9, 2011

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The most important requirements for exterior wall coatings on concrete include all but which one of the following, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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What is the "conventional wisdom" regarding the amount of time that should elapse before newly poured concrete can be painted?

Thursday, December 9, 2010

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True or false: A clear polyurethane used to seal a coated concrete surface should exhibit maximum turbidity.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

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Commonly specified concrete floor coatings include all but which of the following choices?

Thursday, October 28, 2010

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It is considered important for a concrete floor coating to be "breathable." What does this mean?

Thursday, August 19, 2010

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What type of material should I use to achieve bright, bold colors on a concrete floor that gets heavy foot traffic? Question posted June 13 to June 17, 2016

We’re converting a grocery store into a motorcycle dealership. Should we polish the concrete floor or coat it? The concrete seems in fair shape, from what we can see under the dried mastic where the old vinyl tiles have been removed. Question posted March 21 to March 27, 2016

Is a sealer coat always required for coating systems applied to concrete surfaces that will be exposed to marine environments? Question posted February 7 to February 13, 2016

Which factors are most important in selecting coatings for new concrete?

Question posted November 22 to November 28, 2015

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What tests should be run to determine if an existing concrete bridge pier needs rehabilitation or repair before cleaning and coating?

Question posted November 1 to November 7, 2015

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RH probes are commonly used in concrete floors to determine moisture content. Can they be used in CMU walls or pre-cast walls?

Question posted September 20 to September 25, 2015

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What is the optimal moisture content for masonry before painting can begin?

Question posted June 29 to July 5, 2015

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When applying a 100% solids, fast-curing polyurea coating on concrete, what is the best method for verifying that the proper thickness has been applied?

Question posted April 6 to April 12, 2015

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Which factors are most important in selecting coatings for new concrete?

Question posted April 6 to April 12, 2015

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What is an acceptable level of moisture in concrete walls before painting with an acrylic system, and how should the moisture level be measured?

Question posted February 23 to February 27, 2015

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Can lightweight block (CMU) be successfully coated to prevent water intrusion, or is it best to build with standard weight?

Question posted November 10 to November 14, 2014

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How do concrete admixtures such as hardeners and anti-dust compounds affect coating adhesion? What can be done to minimize negative effects?

Question posted October 20 to October 24, 2014

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What is the best way to assure compliance with specified dry film coating thickness requirements on vertical concrete?

Question posted September 29 to October 3, 2014

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When animal fat in slaughterhouses penetrates concrete surfaces, how do you identify and remove the contamination before coating the concrete?

Question posted May 26 to May 30, 2014

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What is the best method of testing for moisture content in concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls before application of coatings?

Question posted March 24 to March 28, 2014

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What’s the best way to determine if a cementitious-based mortar used to repair exterior concrete is ready to be coated?

Question posted February 17 to February 21, 2014

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We’re converting a grocery store to a motorcycle dealership. Should we polish the concrete floor or coat it? The concrete seems in fair shape, from what we can see under the dried mastic where the old vinyl tiles have been removed.

Question posted January 27 to January 31, 2014

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I need to coat a bare concrete warehouse floor that has visible oil stains. What are my options for cleaning the concrete before coating it?

Question posted January 13 to January 18, 2014

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What is the best way to protect an exposed concrete foundation?

Question posted November 25 to December 6, 2013

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Zinc metalizing has been applied to concrete surfaces to provide cathodic protection to rebar in the concrete. What are the problems, if any, with applying zinc metalizing to concrete, and what is the best approach to addressing them?

Question posted October 7 to October 13, 2013

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How do you determine the best type of paint to use when repainting a block or concrete building?

Question posted October 8 to October 14, 2012

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Which factors are most important in selecting coatings for new concrete?

Question posted July 16 to July 22, 2012

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When applying a 100% solids, fast-curing polyurea coating on concrete, what is the best method for verifying that the proper thickness has been applied?

Question posted October 3 to October 9, 2011

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How is it possible to determine if concrete is sound enough to receive a thick-film coating?

Question posted May 9 to May 15, 2011

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How do I determine when a cementitious-based mortar used to repair exterior concrete is ready to be coated?

Question posted October 11 to October 17, 2010

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Decorative Concrete Education and the Quest for Quality July 2016 - Michael Hernandez, P.E. DBIA, Baker Concrete Construction

Mitigating Moisture in Concrete and Masonry Walls: A Guide to Coatings, Water Repellents and Sealants June 2016 - Kenneth A. Trimber and Kevin J. Brown, KTA-Tator Inc.

Beautiful Floors, Fast: The Benefits of Rapid-Setting Cement Products May 2016 - Jose Ruiz, CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp.

Treating Exterior Concrete Walls with Coatings

2016 - Ray Tombaugh, KTA-Tator Inc.

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Rehabbing Concrete Floors:
Coat, Cover or Polish?

2016 - Kevin J. Brown, RRO, and Terry Carroll, P.E., KTA-Tator Inc.

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Selecting Sealers and Coatings for
Decorative Concrete

2016 - Chris Sullivan, ChemSystems Inc.

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World of Concrete Preview: Floor Coatings

2016 - Harold Hower, Editor, D+D In Depth

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From Bond Breakers to Sealants:
Anathema to Painting of Concrete

2016 - Richard A. Burgess, KTA-Tator Inc.

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Decorative Spray-Texture Overlays:
The Most Bang for the Buck

2015 - Frank Lewis, Sundeck Products Inc.

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Coatings + Materials Buying Guide

2014

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Avoiding Flooring Failures: 10 Things You Need to Know

2014 - Emily R. Hopps, P.E., and Peter E. Nelson, P.E., Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Hardware Store Gets Hard-Wear Floor

2014 - Gary Henry

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Quicker Coatings: Epoxies for Green Concrete

2014 - Sagar V. Gade and Dr. Michael R. Van De Mark, Missouri S&T Coatings Institute

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Concrete Flooring: Polished or Coated?

2013 - Gina R. Johnson

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Coatings + Materials Buying Guide AND Tools + Equipment Buying Guide

2013

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Elastomeric Acrylic Coatings for Use on Commercial Structures

2013 - Leo Procopio, Linda Adamson, George Daisey, and Joseph Rokowski, The Dow Chemical Company

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The Achilles Heel of Single-Wythe CMU

2013 - Kevin J. Brown and Kenneth A. Trimber, KTA-Tator, Inc.

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Painting Concrete

2013 - Burt Olhiser, Vantage Point Consulting

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Flooring the Frick

2013 - Jen Kramer

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Product Technologies: Greener, More Multifunctional

2013

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Enduring Impressions: Historic Architectural Concrete Panels

2012 - Jamie Farny

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Polyurea Plus Color Equals One Fantastic Salon-Floor Makeover

2012

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Concrete Solutions: Coatings Answers for a Highly Complex Substrate

2012 - Jayson L. Helsel

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Maintenance Matters: Debunking the Myths about Polished Concrete

2012 - Gary Henry

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Decorative Concrete: Good Looks, Performance—and Untapped Potential

2012 - Jamie Farny

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Artistry and Chemistry: Color Theory and Practice with Polished Concrete

2012 - Howard Jancy

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Crunching the Numbers on Polished Concrete, Other Flooring Types

2012 - Walter Scarborough

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Silicate Chemistry’s Storied History—and 21st Century Relevance

2012 - Joe Maty

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New Barrier on the Block? Making the Case for Coatings on CMU

2012 - Joe Maty

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Marquee Mixtures: Color, Effects to Star in 2012 Concrete Shows

2011

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Flooring Formulas: A Primer on Selecting, Using Resinous Systems

2011 - Jayson L. Helsel, P.E.

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A Hard Assignment: Getting a Good Read on Moisture in Concrete

2011 - Kenneth A. Trimber

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Getting it Right: Treating the Headache of Water in Concrete/Masonry Walls

2011 - Jayson L. Helsel, P.E.

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The Horizontal Palette: Colors, Effects Remake the Concrete Landscape

2011 - Joe Maty

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Harnessing Concrete’s Unpredictable Persona: The Polishing Challenge

2011 - Steven H. Miller

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An Epic Tale: The Story of the Monumental Effort to Restore NY Landmark

2011 - Gary Henry

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A Real Grind: Concrete Polishing ‘101’ Offers Multiple Rewards

2011 - Gary Henry

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All Hands on Deck to Chart Crucial Mission: Effective Waterproofing

2011 - Russell Snow

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Concrete-Dyeing Project Cooks up New Look for ‘Fudds’

2011 - Jill Speegle

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Ritual and Renewal at Desert Pilgrimage Believers Call ‘World’

2011 - Shawn Wardall

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Concrete Artistry: Exploring the World of ‘Liquid Stone’

2010 - Shawn Wardall

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Opening-Act Preview: Concrete Décor Makeover to Transform ‘Rocketown’

2010 - Steven H. Miller, CDT

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Scoring High Marks: Concrete Floors Can Rule in School

2010 - Gary Henry

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Forging a Bond: Surface Prep’s Tie to Strong Adhesion

November/December 2010 - Jayson L. Helsel, P.E.

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Polished Concrete Helps Oregon School Pass the LEED Test

2010 - Joe Maty

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Blister Fix: Finding a Cause and Solution to a Common Defect

2010 - Jayson L. Helsel

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Sustainability Mandate Drives Major Advances in Concrete Coatings

2010 - Steven Reinstadtler

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Floor Prescription for Veterinary Office: Acid-Stain Treatment

2010 - Joe Maty

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A wood floor made of concrete? Aye, at the Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery

2010 - Gary Henry

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Artistic Oasis: Murals Evoke Heritage of West Texas Town of San Angelo

September/October 2010 - Joe Maty

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Minding the Store: Coatings problems and solutions for commercial building owners

2010 - Kenneth A. Trimber & Kevin J. Brown

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Hooked: The Saga of One Man’s Connection (Obsession?) with Decorative Concrete

2010 - Todd Rose

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Diamond-polished concrete: A new spin on an old technology

2010 - Walter R. Scarborough

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Out of the Stone Age: The evolution of decorative concrete continues to stretch the horizons for an ancient building material

July/August 2010 - Howard Jancy

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Success with stains can hinge on removal of contaminants, other substances on surface

July/August 2010 - Joe Maty

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The cool metric adds to ‘green’ profile of concrete in standard gray, other shades

July/August 2010 - Joe Maty

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Concrete Canvas: Cementitious Creations Fill a Growing Niche

July/August 2010 - Joe Maty

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Concrete Floor Coating Series: Specifying Concrete Floor Coatings and Treatments for Schools and Hospitals Recorded on March 23, 2016

World of Concrete 2017 January 16 - January 20, 2017

Free Webinar: Concrete Floor Coatings for Aggressive Environments May 19, 2016

ACA Coatings for Concrete February 1, 2016

Concrete Decor Show

September 28 - October 2, 2015

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Concrete Decor Show

September 28 - October 2, 2015

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World of Concrete - Europe

April 20 - April 25, 2015

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Concrete Coatings Conference

May 7 - May 8, 2014

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Coatings for Concrete Conference

January 20, 2014

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World of Concrete

January 20 - January 24, 2014

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The League of Hard Flooring Professionals Technical Symposium

June 24, 2013

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Concrete Decor 2013

March 11 - March 15, 2013

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World of Concrete 2013

February 5 - February 8, 2013

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World of Concrete 2013

February 4 - February 8, 2013

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3rd International Conference on Future Concrete

November 20 - November 21, 2012

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ACI Fall 2010

October 24 - October 28, 2010

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SSPC Training - Concrete Coating Inspector Program (CCI)

October 20 - October 23, 2010

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SSPC Training - Concrete Coating Basics

October 18 - October 19, 2010

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SSPC Training - Concrete Coating Basics

August 16 - August 17, 2010

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eBook: The Technology of Concrete Floor Coatings: A Durability + Design Collection Posted on November 30, 2011

D+D Panel Discussion Concrete: Polished or Coated? Posted on January 30, 2013

Paint 44, Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities, Performance-Based SSPC, August 5, 2013