All posts tagged "masonry"
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Terrazzo™ Transforms Garage Floor
Bill Taylor’s garage has never looked better. He transformed the floor into an automobile showroom with Terrazzo™ stone coating. “My expectation for this product included a professional look after completion, a slip-resistant finish, and long-lasting beauty,” says Taylor,...
- Posted August 24, 2021
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New Terrazzo™ Granite Colors and Formula
Real stone coatings have never looked this good. Daich Coatings has revitalized its Terrazzo™ line of stone coatings for concrete, masonry, linoleum, vinyl and tile surfaces. The new formula offers a heavier stone filling for higher durability. The...
- Posted April 27, 2021
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Glow in the Dark Cement, Sustainable Energy
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss Glow-In-The-Dark Cement, advice on masonry, mortar and moisture (The Family Handyman) and a conversation with Rosie McGoldrick – Center for Sustainable Energy (www.energycenter.org/ExperienceElectric)
- Posted May 21, 2016
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Pointing A Brick Wall
Brick is one of the most attractive and durable finishes for both interior and exterior surfaces. Bricks are joined together using a brick mortar, a combination of sand and cement. Unfortunately, over time, the mortar joints will...
- Posted April 19, 2016
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All About Concrete Blocks
One of our favorite children’s stories is The Three Little Pigs. In fact, we credit, to some degree, our early interest in construction to this book. After all, the story is about three pigs that delve into...
- Posted August 22, 2015
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A New Concept in Columns
Most of us are intrigued by new technology, discoveries and innovations, and we are no exception. But, at the same time, we are always concerned about the long-term durability and general lasting quality of new products we...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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Mortar Done Right
Actor Raymond Burr played Perry Mason on TV. In court, he came up with logical answers for tricky problems. But one day he was stumped when he had to do some repair work on his home. The mortar in...
- Posted February 26, 2014