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The D+D Guide to Decorative Finishes
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D+D Online Feature - July 2012
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D+D Online Feature - April 2012 - Jamie Farny
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D+D Online Feature - April 2012 - Jill M. Speegle, Assistant Editor
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2012 - Howard Jancy
2011 - Gary Henry
2011 - Joe Maty
2011 - Steven H. Miller
2011 - Jill M. Speegle, Assistant Editor, Durability + Design
2011 - Gary Henry
2011 - Jill M. Speegle
2011 - Joe Maty
2011 - Jill Speegle
2011 - Shawn Wardall
2011 - Gary Henry
2010 - Shawn Wardall
2010 - Steven H. Miller, CDT
2010 - Gary Henry
2010 - Joe Maty
2010 - Joe Maty
2010 - Gary Henry
September/October 2010 - Sheri Zeman
September/October 2010 - Eileen Smith Dallabrida
September/October 2010 - Joe Maty
2010 - Joe Maty
2010 - Todd Rose
July/August 2010 - Howard Jancy
July/August 2010 - Joe Maty
May/June 2010 - Eileen Smith Dallabrida
May/June 2010 - Jim Parodi
March/April 2010 - Mary Chollet-Lordan
January/February 2010 - Jim Parodi
January/February 2010 - Eileen Smith Dallabrida
December 2009 - Gary Henry, PROSOCO, Inc.
December 2009 - Brett Martin
September/October 2009
September/October 2009 - Jim Parodi
September/October 2009 - Eileen Smith Dallabrida
2009
July/August 2009 - Krista Buszkiewicz
July/August 2009 - Jim Parodi
May/June 2009 - Eileen Smith Dallabrida
May/June 2009 - Mary Chollet-Lordan
May/June 2009 - Jim Parodi
April 2009 - Kathy Carroll
March 2009 - Howard Jancy, Butterfield Color Inc.
March 2009 - Joe Schuster
2008 - Mark B. Vogel, W.R. Meadows Inc.
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March 13, 2013
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February 15, 2013
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January 7, 2013
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November 26, 2012
Product Profile Series: Webinar Talks Chips for Resinous Floors
November 26, 2012
Architecture, Design Wags Tails in NC
November 9, 2012
Decorative Hands AkzoNobel $3.1B Loss
October 18, 2012
Brick Repainting Transforms Downtowns
October 17, 2012
Clemons Bows Low-VOC Decorative Stains
September 17, 2012
Class Act: Tintable Chalkboard Paint
September 6, 2012
Topcoat Made for High-Traffic Areas
September 5, 2012
NewLook to Rein in Stain Color Options
August 9, 2012
Seal-Krete Adds Metallic Tints to Line
July 31, 2012
Clemons Adds 3 Concrete Stain Colors
July 25, 2012
Benjamin Moore Adds ‘Molten Metallics’ Alkyd to Product Lineup
July 18, 2012
Flying Colors: Materials Cement Butterfly House’s Green Flooring Solution
July 5, 2012
OFF THE WALL: With Moo-ving QR Codes, Farmers Milk Technology
June 28, 2012
Dur-A-Flex Expands Portfolio of Decorative Flooring Systems
June 26, 2012
ChemMasters Says Gloss Treatment Restores Weathered Decorative Concrete
June 20, 2012
L&M Rolls Out Overlay Mortar System for Concrete-Repair Applications
May 24, 2012
Free Webinar May 23 Offers ‘New Spin’ on Polished Concrete
May 21, 2012
BASF Offers Moisture-Mitigation Coating for Resinous Flooring
April 30, 2012
Presentation Proposals Invited for 2013 Concrete Decor Show
April 23, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Westcoat Announces Marketing, Sales Appointments
March 23, 2012
Faux Effects International Announces Move to Expanded Facilities
March 19, 2012
Art Forms: Craftsmanship, Creativity Win Accolades in Scofield’s ‘Colors’ Contest
March 13, 2012
‘Father of Stamped Concrete,’ Others Enter Concrete Decor Hall of Fame
March 5, 2012
Kemiko Adds Moisture-Vapor Barrier Flooring System to Product Lineup
February 27, 2012
Keys to Producing a ‘Green’ Polished Gem
February 22, 2012
Concrete Decor Act I: Bob Harris Offers Preview of ‘Hot’ Topics
February 20, 2012
Stonhard Adds ‘RTX’ System to Seamless Flooring Product Lineup
February 6, 2012
Industry Newsmakers: Versatile Building Products Names Matthew Newman President
February 2, 2012
DSM, Brazilian Partner to Develop Bio-Based Concrete Coatings Products
January 30, 2012
More ‘World’ News: Coloring, Polishing Stars Make Vegas Show Debut
January 27, 2012
D+D Offers Free e-Book on Decorative Treatments for Concrete Floors
January 20, 2012
Concrete Décor Show to Feature ‘Green Matters’ Program, Hands-on Training
January 5, 2012
Dur-A-Flex Launches ‘Color Selector’ Tool to Create Customized Floor Color Blends
December 20, 2011
OMNOVA Sells Commercial Wallcovering Business Assets to Josephson Inc.
December 14, 2011
Industry Newsmakers: Dur-A-Flex Names David Hughes VP of Marketing, R&D
December 12, 2011
Rhino Linings Adds ‘3D Metallic’ Epoxy Floor Coatings to Offerings
November 29, 2011
Crawford Offers ‘Green’ Epoxy Floor Coating System for VOC-Restrictive Facilities
November 15, 2011
The Horizontal Palette, Part 2: A Broad Spectrum, from Subtle to Sensational
November 4, 2011
OFF THE WALL: Beer’s the Secret to Faux Finish’s Vintage Flavor
October 27, 2011
New Rhino Linings Website Features Expanded Concrete Product Offerings
October 26, 2011
OFF THE WALL: Hard Sell? Faux-Concrete Wallpaper Labors to Build Following
October 20, 2011
SureCrete Design’s GFRC ‘Face Mix’ Expands Concrete Product Line
October 20, 2011
Historic, Contemporary Cross Paths to ‘Refocus’ the 2012 Color Roadmap
October 14, 2011
Gemini Coating Adds Primers, Faux-Finish Glazes to Wood-Coatings Product Line
October 10, 2011
Also in the Mix for 2012: Colors Shaped by Nature, Painted Patterns
October 7, 2011
Stonhard Rebrands Line of Waterproofing and Decking Membrane Products
September 12, 2011
Educational Presentations Sought for 2012 Concrete Décor Show in San Antonio
August 18, 2011
Vasari Plaster & Stucco Stages Comeback Following Devastation by Fire
August 9, 2011
L.M. Scofield Adds High-Gloss Finish to its Polished Concrete System
August 9, 2011
RPM Acquires Flooring-Systems Company
August 5, 2011
Super Stone Inc. Upgrades Concrete Dye Line with Enhanced Color Formulas
August 4, 2011
Quest Construction Products Acquires IPC Coatings Business
July 18, 2011
Seal-Krete Expands Color Options for Textured Decorative Coating for Concrete
July 14, 2011
Visual Evidence: Storm-Drain Murals Deliver Pollution Lesson
June 16, 2011
Vandal Paints Himself into a Corner
June 7, 2011
Wallcovering Association Invites Industry to ‘Unmask Potential’ in New Orleans
June 3, 2011
L.M. Scofield Company Kicks Off Decorative-Concrete Project Contest
May 24, 2011
‘Funny, Unusual’ Images Invited for ‘Wood Ya See’ Stain Contest
May 23, 2011
Modern Masters Expands ‘Effects’ Product Line with Sealer/Topcoat
May 20, 2011
Gemini Says ‘Ultra’ Lacquer Offers ‘Luxury’ and ‘Clarity’
May 18, 2011
Citadel Launches Polyurea Floor System with ‘Elegant’ Look of Stone Finishes
May 6, 2011
On the Road Again: Flag Painter Finds New Inspiration on Latest Trek
May 5, 2011
W.R. Meadows Expands Concrete-Restoration Offerings with Architectural Finishing Mortar
May 5, 2011
Supplier of Metallic Gilding Materials Launches Redesigned e-Commerce Site
April 6, 2011
Artisans League Invites Entries in Annual Mural Competition
April 5, 2011
Concrete Answers: Style, Substance and a Strong Outlook
March 18, 2011
ACI Offers ‘In-depth’ Guide on Stamped Concrete
March 17, 2011
Concrete Coatings Inc. Launches New Website
March 15, 2011
Sharing the Stage: Decorative-Concrete Artistry, Technology
March 3, 2011
Gemini Offers TWP 1500 Formula, Billed as VOC-Compliant Wood Preservative
February 28, 2011
‘Impressionist’ Creation Captures Annual Prize in Decorative Contest
February 11, 2011
Concrete-Stain Project Archive Launched on ConcreteNetwork
February 8, 2011
Scofield Offers Online Education Program on Polished Concrete with Use of Color and Stains
February 8, 2011
Dur-A-Flex Names Ferris president, COO
January 31, 2011
Sherwin-Williams Bows ‘Faux Impressions’ Line of Specialty Decorative Finishes
January 24, 2011
NewLook, Modello Design Group Announce ‘Co-Sponsoring’ Partnership Agreement
January 13, 2011
Tobias Stucco Offers Level 5 Drywall Finishes
December 15, 2010
MAPEI ‘Retools’ Website; Cites ‘Increasingly Savvy’ Audience
December 14, 2010
Concrete-Sealer Chart Details Applications, Performance
December 6, 2010
Parex Says Dry Acrylic Finish Offers Balance of ‘Utility and Environmental Consciousness’
November 15, 2010
American Clay Inc. Says Polymer Binder Enhances Performance of Specialty Wall Finishes
November 2, 2010
NewLook Offers ‘NanoSet’ Concrete-Polishing System
October 29, 2010
L.M. Scofield Names National Accounts Manager
October 14, 2010
L.M. Scofield Names DeCandia VP, Sales & Marketing
October 11, 2010
Modern Masters Launches e-Commerce Program
September 20, 2010
L.M. Scofield Offers Heat-Reflective Topping for Exterior Concrete
September 13, 2010
Planning Under Way for Concrete Décor Show
September 7, 2010
Deadline Extended for Submission of Presentations for 2011 Concrete Décor Show
August 26, 2010
Tobias Stucco Offers ‘Level 5’ Wall Finishes
August 16, 2010
Deadline Looms for Decorative Concrete Project Competition
August 13, 2010
Company Offers Venetian Plastering Class in Italy
August 4, 2010
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What is the literal translation of the decorative painting term “trompe l’oeil?”
Friday, April 12, 2013
What decorative artisan was named an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
In concrete polishing, what is the term used to describe the point when the diamond tool has refined the surface to the degree to which it no longer cuts, or cuts very little, under its current weight and variables as defined by the Concrete Polishing Association of America (CPAA)?
Thursday, March 21, 2013
A thin, pasty liquid used for adhering gold leaf and filling surface imperfections is called what?
Friday, March 15, 2013
True or false: Opaque stains produce color on a concrete floor by reacting chemically with the concrete.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
In addition to gold, what other metal is applied as thin leaf for decorative purposes?
Thursday, January 10, 2013
True or false: In creating the best appearance on a concrete polished floor, it is more important to achieve a higher specular gloss value than it is to achieve a high distinctness of image value.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
True or false: A recently developed wallpaper is made from gold leaf applied to canvas backing.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
True or false: Little or no maintenance is required on a polished concrete floor.
Monday, November 5, 2012
What term is used by the Concrete Polishing Association of America to describe the condition when a diamond tool has refined a concrete surface to the point when it no longer cuts the surface, or cuts very little?
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Antico, marmarino, and spatulata, are examples of what type of decorative finish?
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
True or false: Abrasive blasting is sometimes used to impart a texture to concrete surfaces.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
What do the following decorative treatments have in common: marmorino, marmerella, antico, and spatulata?
Thursday, June 14, 2012
True or false: Acid stains can produce a broader range of colors on concrete than opaque stains can.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
In decorative finishing, what is a “strie” effect?
Thursday, April 26, 2012
What decorative artisan recently was honored with the distinction of Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
What is the name of a decorative plaster made from lime putty and crushed marble?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
True or false: A high gloss finish on polished concrete is more slip-resistant than a medium gloss or semi-gloss finish.
Monday, February 20, 2012
True or false: Using dyes on concrete floors eliminates the non-uniformity of color that is a trademark of acid stains.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
True or false: Some types of stains react with concrete to produce color; other types achieve color without reacting with the concrete.
Monday, February 6, 2012
True or false: Polished concrete flooring is maintenance-free after it has been applied.
Friday, January 13, 2012
What magazine focuses on decorative concrete and hosts an annual show on the subject?
Friday, August 26, 2011
What is one difference between polished concrete and terrazzo?
Friday, July 15, 2011
What artisan in decorative and restoration arts was honored by the American Institute of Architects in 2009?
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
True or false: Acid stains can produce a broader range of colors on concrete than opaque stains.
Friday, May 20, 2011
True or false: Gloss level is the main measure of slipperiness in a polished concrete floor.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
True or false: Grinding, densifying, honing, and polishing is the typical sequence of surface preparation steps in creating a polished concrete floor.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
What is the main difference between diamond-polished concrete and terrazzo?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
What is scagliola?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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