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Everything About Concrete Blog

In the Everything About Concrete Blog we'll keep you updated about new and improved concrete placing and finishing techniques being used by concrete contractors that are saving them time and money. We'll also talk about new and improved concrete products and tools being used out in the field that are making our jobs easier and increasing the quality and value of the finished products we are installing.



Jan 27, 2012

Concrete Yardage Calculator - Figure Out How Much Concrete You Need

Concrete Yardage Calculator to Help You Figure Yardage for Concrete Floors, Walls, Footings and Cylinders

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Jan 14, 2012

Our downtown loft has great exposed concrete

Q. Our downtown loft has great exposed concrete, the sad thing is someone painted over part of it. How can I get them back to a great looking concrete.

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Jan 14, 2012

CONCRETE DRIVEWAY COST - WHAT IS THE COST OF A CONCRETE DRIVEWAY?

Concrete driveway cost depends on many different things. I'll answer the question how much does a concrete driveway cost and explain why a cement driveway cost more than an asphalt driveway.

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Jan 14, 2012

Cost of concrete - How much does concrete cost per cubic yard?

Cost of concrete - What is the cost of concrete in your area? How much does concrete cost per cubic yard? Find answers to those questions here and submit the cost of concrete in your area.

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Jan 10, 2012

Concrete Countertops - Everything you need to know about a concrete countertop

Concrete countertops - diy concrete countertops, how to make a concrete countertop, forming, pouring, finishing and sealing a concrete counter top.

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Jan 3, 2012

Using Quikrete for a concrete patio

Q. I am going to pour a 10x12 concrete patio, and want to use Quikcrete. I will be reinforcing it with WWF as well. Do you recommend this product for

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Jan 2, 2012

Cleaning drywall dust off unsealed concrete floor

Q. A couple of years ago I had to replace my concrete foundation floor in my basement. At the time we made the decision to have colored concrete in place

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Dec 28, 2011

Building Green With Concrete - Is Concrete A Green Building Material

Building green with concrete? Yes, concrete is a green building material. Find out what makes concrete a green building material and how you can use it to build a sustainable concrete home.

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Dec 27, 2011

Crushed Concrete Aggregate - Recycling Concrete to Make Newer "Green" Concrete

Crushed concrete aggregate is clean, unused, returned concrete and clean, old, demolished concrete that can be used as aggregate for new "green" concrete.

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Dec 27, 2011

Green Concrete - Making New Concrete Out of Recycled Materials

Green concrete mixes made from recycled materials are being used on green construction projects to help owners qualify for LEED credits. Here is one

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Dec 27, 2011

History Of Concrete - Learn The History Of Concrete And Other Interesting Facts

History of concrete can be traced back over 2000 years ago. Learn about the history of concrete as well as some other interesting facts.

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Dec 27, 2011

Pervious Concrete - What is Pervious Concrete?

Pervious concrete is made with gap-graded aggregate, which means all the pieces are similar in size. This ensures open spaces remain in the concrete, allowing water to drain through freely.

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Dec 27, 2011

Stamped Concrete in Three Season Room

Q. We are having a three season room built, probably 12x16. It will be about 4 ft high. They are only putting down subflooring and we get to put whatever

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Dec 27, 2011

Can I pour concrete on my old wood floors?

Q. I have visited a friend, who had the concrete floors with the stones strategic placed through out the family room and kitchen. It was absolutely beautiful.

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Dec 27, 2011

fixing an unlevel concrete pool deck

Q. last year we installed an inground pool ourselves, and did our own concrete, we had it brought in and only had one hour to smooth it out, needless

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Control Joints - How To Control Cracking In Concrete Floors.

Concrete control joints are used to minimize cracking in concrete slabs and floors. Learn how to install and properly place control joints in concrete flatwork to reduce the chances of cracking.

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Expansion Joints - What Is A Concrete Isolation Joint?

Concrete expansion joints are a very important part of building high quality concrete floors. Learn all about how to properly install concrete isolation joints.

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Contraction Joints - How To Minimize Cracking In Concrete Slabs

Concrete contraction joints are intended to create weakened planes in the concrete and regulate the location where cracks will occur.

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Construction Joints - How To Reduce Cracking In Concrete Slabs.

Concrete construction joints are used to end one concrete placement and start another. Learn how to properly install and when to use construction joints.

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Benches - Learn About The Different Styles Of Concrete Garden Benches

Concrete benches are made in many different styles, shapes, and colors. Learn all about concrete garden benches, concrete precast benches, and concrete outdoor benches.

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Stain – Stained Concrete – How to Tips For Acid Staining Concrete

Applying Concrete Stain, Concrete Staining Tips & Techniques, sealing & maintenance of stained concrete

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Dec 13, 2011

How To Stain Concrete Floors and Surface Preparation

Learn how to stain concrete, the proper surface preparation and a HOW TO guide for staining concrete floors.

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Dec 13, 2011

How To Stain Concrete Floors - A Step By Step Guide On How To Do It Yourself

Learn how to stain concrete floors using this step by step guide. A stained concrete floor is beautiful, durable, long lasting, and very easy to maintain.

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Surface Preparation for Acid Stained Concrete Floors

Why concrete surface preparation is very important when acid staining concrete floors

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Acid Stain - What Colors Are There? How Do You Apply Acid Stain?

Concrete acid stain can be used to color plain grey, old or new, concrete floors. Acid stain is permanent and will not peel or wear off.

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Dec 13, 2011

FORMING A CONCRETE SLAB: HOW TO FORM A CONCRETE SLAB

Forming a concrete slab is easy if you have a step by step guide to go by. If you want to know how to form a concrete slab use these easy directions to learn how to do it right.

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Dec 13, 2011

Concrete Slab - How to install the right way - Everything-About-Concrete.com

How to properly build a concrete slab, from subgrade preparation, to formwork ,to placing and finishing

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Dec 13, 2011

Tinted Sealer - Tinted Concrete Sealers - What are They?

Buying a tinted sealer or adding a tint of color to your concrete sealer is a good option to add some color to an existing concrete floor. This us usually much less expansive than staining or colorin

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Dec 13, 2011

new concrete problem

Q. Hi, 21 days ago I had a new concrete patio poured around my pool and then 3 days ago the pool plaster crew came in and plastered and dropped plaster

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Dec 12, 2011

Garage Floor Sealing

Q. We just built a new garage. We sealed the concrete slab before any other building was done. The garage is now finished and the concrete floor looks

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