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Read MoreEverything you need to know about selecting, installing, and maintaining colored concrete
Read MoreSolomon Colors is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website, designed to provide a fast, user-friendly, and mobile-responsive experience.
Read MoreCMU stands for Concrete Masonry Unit. These are standardized concrete blocks commonly used through the construction industry.
Read MoreRobert C. Solomon was born in 1882. His father, also named Robert, was orphaned during the Civil War. Robert C. Solomon went to work as a coal miner at the age of thirteen.
Read MoreIn most masonry walls, mortar makes up between 7% and 20% of the visible surface.
Read MoreAnyone even remotely familiar with UltraFiber 500 is aware of the long list of benefit and features associated with it.
Read MoreCalculating yards of concrete is vital for a successful job. It is one of the most fundamental skills a concrete contractor must have.
Read MoreWhen color doesn’t match, especially when the mismatched slabs are side by side, panic often sets in.
Read MoreTypically, when people think colored concrete, a couple things come to mind. First, they think of residential pool decks, patios, and more.
Read MoreThere are many concrete finishes for patios on the market today. Each one comes with its own unique appearance. Concrete finishes for patios also have their own list of utility pros and cons.
Read MoreEveryone struggles with concrete patios ideas. There are so many options for finishing concrete that the average person can have a hard time deciding.
Read MoreChoosing the best penetrating concrete sealer comes down to the details of the application.
Read MoreSealer is an important part of decorative concrete. Sealer is also the biggest source of technical issues and failures.
Read MoreTinted sealer has a wide range of useful applications. It can be used as a primary color and as a repair product.
Read MoreVOCs are on everyone's minds, these days. Ever changing regulations mean the industry must contentiously adapt.
Read MoreThere are dozens of methods for finishing concrete. Most of these can be decorative and all of them are durable.
Read MoreStamped concrete driveways, patios, and sidewalks are what most people think of when it comes to decorative concrete.
Read MoreConcrete care in winter is important to master in much of the country. Without proper concrete care, in winter decorative concrete can face serious threats and damage.
Read MoreConcrete stains are an excellent way to color existing concrete. Using the right color concrete stain creates beautiful accents, highlights, and continuous color.
Read MoreGray stamped concrete is under-appreciated. With all the colors possible, sometimes gray is the most versatile.
Read MoreStamped concrete driveways, patios, and sidewalks need sealer to maintain long and attractive use. This sealer protects the concrete from stains, discoloration, and moderate wear.
Read MoreStamped concrete steps add value to stamped concrete projects. Texturing stairs adds to the cohesiveness of the design.
Read MoreStamp textures can be divided into several categories based on the pattern type. Each pattern type mimics a traditional paving material.
Read MorePeople frequently ask how they can get stamped concrete over existing concrete. Tearing out and replacing concrete is costly and invasive.
Read MoreConcrete is apopular and trendy materials choice for countertops. Concrete countertops are apremium alternative to marble, granite, and quartz.
Read MoreCracked concrete is everywhere. For the enterprising contractor, every damaged driveway, sidewalk, or patio is a business opportunity.
Read MoreCool concrete isn't just neat. It's literally cool! Who hasn't had the experience of sprinting over a scorching hot concrete pool deck?
Read MoreConcrete spray texture is an incredibly flexible finish option. When considering how to texture concrete, spray textures offer several Key Benefits to the contractor and project owner alike.
Read MoreColored stains are a key part of modern decorative concrete designs. Choosing the right color concrete stain is important, but so is choosing the right design. There is far more diversity to the color stain and design available than most people suspect.
Read MoreTextured concrete as we know it has been around since the 1970's. For decades, it has consistently been one of the top paving choices in many parts of the country.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the complaint that stamped concrete looks fake?
Read MoreThis structure was part of the expansion for the Wells Fargo campus in Chandler, AZ.
Read MoreFashions are cyclical. What was considered out of date a few years ago is now popular again.
Read MoreLook at the Solomon Colors and Brickform color cards. You will find several gray options. That may be confusing.
Read MoreValue Added is the cornerstone of a successful business. In order to make money, on a good or service, you have to be able to sell it for more than it cost you.
Read MoreThere’s more to a successful stamped concrete project than finding a contractor and writing a check.
Read More“Decorative concrete seems like too much work! Why should I do it?” This is something we hear from contractors all the time.
Read MoreWe often spend time talking about how good decorative concrete looks. It is an aesthetically driven product.
Read MoreCreating and designing retail spaces is a difficult task. Build cost, maintenance cost, durability, and visual design must all be weighed to maximize the utility and effectiveness of the space.
Read MoreFew debates are as intense as the one between color hardener and integral color.
Read MoreTextured concrete is diverse. The architectural concrete industry has developed thousands of patterns that can be used in a near infinite range of applications.
Read MoreExplore impressive concrete installations to find inspiration for your next project.
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