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2022.01

World of Concrete Confidently Moves Ahead With Safety at the Heart of Upcoming In-Person Event World of Concrete 2022 will take place January 18-20, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. World of Concrete has been serving the global concrete & masonry construction industries for 46 years. Our goal is to provide this important community with the connections, intelligence, and opportunities t...

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2021.12

Decorative concrete is the latest trend in concrete flooring solutions. On its own, concrete is dull. The introduction of colored concrete has made businesses excited about their floors. From adding a splash of color to patterns and company logos, concrete dyes and stains transform concrete into a work of art. With the growing popularity, there are some differences between concrete dyes and stains...

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2021.12

Concrete is a reliable and sturdy foundation. Concrete is long-lasting and cost-effective. However, concrete does not have to be a flat and dull slab. Whether your concrete is on a patio, in a warehouse, or a garage, there are multiple ways to beautify your flooring. Decorative concrete uses concrete as more than a construction medium. It enhances flooring while still allowing it to function as a ...

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2021.12

The systems which are the most durable flooring options also tend to be the best for high-traffic and high-performance spaces. Depending on how much impact your surfaces receive, epoxy coatings and polished concrete tend to be the best choices for these spaces. Both surfaces can withstand more significant and consistent impact without damage when compared to vinyl, hardwood, carpet, and other type...

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2021.11

Wet polishing is the oldest known method of concrete surface prep, dating back to the early 1900s. Although nowadays dry polishing has became people first choice since it being quicker and having less impact on the environment. However, there are still many who would argue wet polishing is still the most effective and beneficial method. Advantages of wet polishing Wet polishing can bring many bene...

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2021.11

World of Concrete has been serving the global concrete & masonry construction industries for 46 years. We connect and educate buyers and sellers through live and digital events throughout the year, facilitated via worldofconcrete.com, WOC360.com. Our goal is to provide this important community with the connections, intelligence, and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, and make...

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2021.10

Before a floor can be transformed, the hard work of preparing an old floor for a new application must be taken care of. Not only to clean, but to remove all built-up residues or coatings, which will hinder any successful concrete grinding and polishing job if left on the surface. Grinding with diamond tooling removes almost any coating, epoxy, glue or mastic. Between the floor grinder and the conc...

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2021.10

Micro concrete is a cement-based coating which can be applied thinly to a range of different surfaces to provide the look and feel of concrete at a fraction of the cost and weight of real concrete. Compared with conventional concrete, micro concrete has several prominent points: 1. Ease of Handling and Placement Micro concrete is commonly available in a prepackaged mix, making it easy to prepare a...