Finishing Concrete With Color and Texture
Learn how to create decorative surfaces on cast-in-place concrete slabs. Over 210 photographs illustrate the rich variations in color and texture that are possible. Divided into seven sections, with step-by-step instructions that demonstrate the construction procedures: (1) exposed-aggregate finishes (2) textured finishes such as floated, broomed, travertine, rock salt, and sparkling and non-slip finishes (3) stamped and inlaid impressions, divider strips, engraving, scoring and sawing (4) white concrete materials, placing, finishing, and curing, as well as light reflective floors (5) coloring concrete using integral color pigments, dry shakes, and stains, dies and tints (6) jointing and curing practices (7) combinations of color and texture to create attractive surfaces.
Includes suggested specifications for seeded exposed-aggregate, pattern stamped, stenciled, stained, and dyed and tinted concrete.
Published: Portland Cement Association
Edition: First Printing 2004ISBN: 0893120952
Price | $39.95 |
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Description | Finishing Concrete Slabs With Color and Texture (PA-124) by Steven H. Kosmatka By Description: Learn how to create decorative surfaces on cast-in-place concrete slabs. Over 210 photographs illustrate the rich variations in color and texture that are possible. Divided into seven sections, with step-by-step instructions that demonstrate the construction procedures: (1) exposed-aggregate finishes (2) textured finishes such as floated, broomed, travertine, rock salt, and sparkling and non-slip finishes (3) stamped and inlaid impressions, divider strips, engraving, scoring and sawing (4) white concrete materials, placing, finishing, and curing, as well as light reflective floors (5) coloring concrete using integral color pigments, dry shakes, and stains, dies and tints (6) jointing and curing practices (7) combinations of color and texture to create attractive surfaces. Includes suggested specifications for seeded exposed-aggregate, pattern stamped, stenciled, stained, and dyed and tinted concrete. Published: Portland Cement Association Edition: First Printing 2004ISBN: 0893120952 |