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Guide to Concrete Slurry: Management, Disposal, and Best Practices

December 2, 2024

The production of concrete slurry happens during all concrete wet cutting, wet drilling, and wet grinding processes. The slurry is a combination of water, concrete particles, and other contaminants that might be within the concrete matrix before wet polishing begins. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State, and Federal laws regulate the disposal of concrete slurry. Some factors should be addressed when disposing of concrete slurry, no matter how it’s produced.

Concrete Dye vs. Stain vs. Pigment: The Difference and Which One is Right for Your Project

November 7, 2024

Adding color to concrete is a wonderful way to incorporate the floor into the design of the surrounding area. Color can put a visual emphasis on the floor or minimize the floor. The environment the floor is in will help guide you in the right direction.

Expert Tips for Creating and Maintaining Burnished Concrete Floors

October 21, 2024

Concrete is the most widely used construction material throughout the world. It is used in all parts of a building. Walls, ceilings, and floors in an industrial or commercial facility can be built from concrete. Out of these, the floors take the most abuse. Every time there is abuse, maintenance comes into play.

How to Accurately Measure Moisture Content in Concrete Floors

September 24, 2024

Cured concrete is like a sponge. It has an internal void structure that holds water and allows it to freely move in all directions. Floor covering systems are only capable of handling so much moisture at the surface, within the slab, and moving out of it

Understanding Air Scrubbers: Functions and Uses

September 10, 2024

On all construction sites, dust is everywhere. Primarily, dust is mainly found in the form of wood and concrete particles. The primary defense against dust is to capture it as it’s being generated. Whether grinding, cutting, or drilling, there will be dust, and the job of a dust extractor is to capture as much as possible as it is produced.

Concrete Resurfacing: How Long Will It Last and Why?

August 27, 2024

Concrete resurfacing is the process of using a material to replace the current surface of a concrete slab. The reason to replace a surface could be aesthetic or to increase durability. Another reason could be to minimize the impact on the surrounding area. Instead of bringing in a skid steer to remove a slab, thus destroying the softscape in the area, resurfacing is much less intrusive. Resurfacing is an excellent option when working on a pool deck connected to the pool coping.

Polished Concrete Floor Maintenance: Protect Your Investment & Retain Shine

July 1, 2024

Back in the late 1990s when polished concrete was in its infancy, the term “maintenance-free” was coined when describing how to take care of it. In the many training classes being conducted, installers were taught that the polished surface they were about to provide was a no-maintenance surface.

Transform Concrete with Stain, Dyes, and Texture

June 14, 2024

Concrete can be a beautiful, durable, and malleable substrate. It can be shaped into almost any form. It is used for floors, walls, and other solid surfaces such as tables, chairs, and countertops. In the right environment, natural, plain concrete can blend into the design and the created environment.

Disposal of Wet Concrete (Cement) Slurry

May 20, 2024

During all concrete cutting, drilling, and grinding wet processes, concrete slurry is produced. The slurry is a combination of water, concrete particles and other contaminates that might be within the concrete matrix before performing the task. The EPA, State, and Federal laws regulate the disposal of concrete slurry. Some factors need to be addressed when disposing of concrete slurry.

Prepping "Problem" Concrete: When Quirks Are More Than Cosmetic

April 3, 2024

What happens when you arrive at a project and the slab is less than perfect; much less? There are times when projects are bid without putting eyes on the substrate. When doing so, a price is put on an unknown.