How do you know when to apply a chemical hardener? All concrete is different, and it’s best to evaluate each substrate before you apply a densifier. Some say that the only time to apply chemical hardener is during the polishing phase after the stain or dye has been applied, as well as after the 200-grit resin-bond diamond has made its passes.
Yes. You read that right, electricity conducting concrete. Researchers at our very own University of Nebraska-Lincoln have been working on creating a new type of concrete that is able to conduct just enough electricity to melt snow and ice safely. This new formula resembles the formula for regular concrete, but has been adjusted to contain 20% steel shavings and carbon particles.
One of the joys of having concrete floors is the low maintenance the is required of them. If your concrete floor has an epoxy coating then there is some minimal maintenance work that should be done. The benefits of epoxy sealed concrete flooring definitely outweighs the maintenance that is required. The epoxy formula resists against water, oil, and other liquids that could stain or damage the concrete.
Canvas just got a little more amazing. There is now an award winning concrete material that is activated by water that solidifies into different structures. The company Concrete Canvas makes just that, concrete canvases. They produce and sell their environmentally friendly material for many different uses.
Yes, you read that correctly. An environmentally friendly concrete called green-mix concrete has been developed by scientists in Malaysia. Typically when building structures contractors have the choice to make when selecting which materials they want to use. These choices usually depend on factors such as cost of materials and performance for certain applications.
We’ve compiled a fundamental list of everything you need to know about concrete. Enjoy! Six components make up concrete, they are: