Last week Kevin McGovern of Mirage Studios, Valley Stream, NY reported us about a project where a micro-topping, Sgraffino was used to resurface a concrete countertop. The concrete countertop was cast-in-place in a high rise apartment in Manhattan. During the installation of kitchen appliances, the countertop wa damaged (cracked and dented). Sgraffino (polymer modified concrete [...]
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While acid stains (Chemical Stains or Reactive stains) remain a favourite method of coloring concrete among the contractors they are also an item of interest among DIY customers. Having the right tools helps finish a project successfully. The following tools are required to complete a successful acid stain project – Pump-up plastic sprayer that shoots [...]
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Dyes and pigments are substances that impart color to a material. The term colorant is often used for both dyes (also called dyestuffs) and pigments. The major difference between dyes and pigments is the solubility (the tendency to dissolve in a liquid). Dyes, also known as colorants in which the coloring matter is dissolved in [...]
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