Concrete

How can I get a textured granite finish for a 3D printed concrete speaker base?

I'm working on a set of high-end bookshelf speakers and they're relly top-heavy, so I decided to 3D print a custom mold...

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posted by ArrowBen10

5 comments posted 2mos posted by ArrowBen10

Has anyone else had an 'I know a guy' hire actually work out perfectly?

I’ve spent the last decade as a structural engineer, so I usually see the worst side of local contractors when things g...

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posted by ZincWren_1952

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Anyone ever tried doing a multi-directional broom finish on patio slabs?

Just wrapped up a massive pour for a patio running from the back of the stucco house out to the brick wall. It was a hu...

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posted by PikeSage

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Any tips for keeping stamps consistent when the pump truck is late?

Just wrapped on a pool deck and honestly it was a total nightmare with the timing. Had a 16-inch stamped border planned...

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posted by Lee_Copper

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Anyone ever tried doing custom flame-shaped cutouts on a concrete patio edge?

So I'm finishing up this backyard project and decided to get a bit creative with the edging near my grill. Instead of j...

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posted by raven_maker

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How is the long-term durability when loading Ardex K530 with green aggregate?

Just finished up a 1200 square foot pour using Ardex K530 and went pretty heavy on the green aggregate, using about 25...

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posted by Mike_Ember

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Is it normal for new traffic light concrete bases to look this sloppy?

The city is finally installing new traffic lights on my corner, but the concrete work looks like a total mess. They pou...

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posted by slate_runner

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Anyone else ever find a spirit level permanently embedded in a concrete wall?

I was over at a residential job today doing some railing work and I noticed a bit of a situation in the basement. Looks...

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posted by cobalt_nomad

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Anyone have tips for bracing a 20 foot abutment wall with rustication?

Been looking at the plans for this 20 foot abutment wall we're starting next week and the rustication details are a bit...

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posted by RidgeLynx

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How do you guys get that chrome finish on industrial floors?

I’ve been trying to nail down how some crews get a finish that looks like actual chrome. I usally get a decent burn on...

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posted by FrostHawk

3 comments posted 3mos posted by FrostHawk

Struggling with the last inch of concrete on an egress window project?

We've defintely picked a fight with this concrete wall and it's winning. We're trying to put an egress window into our...

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posted by LynxForge_1987

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How would you handle the logistics of casting and installing 1200lb GFRC hotel benches?

I'm trying to wrap my head around a project for a hotel entrance that involves four massive, sculptural GFRC benches. E...

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posted by CopperBear_1979

3 comments posted 3mos posted by CopperBear_1979

Lime away accident

I spilled a bottle of lime away on concrete floor at work. The white stains dont go away. Is there anything I can do?

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posted by Brenda lee

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Getting cement into gap under cement patio

How to push cement into gaps between cement patio and earth for a raised patio

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posted by Irene

0 comments posted 6yrs posted by Irene

New patio concrete cracks

I hired a licensed concrete contractor to place a 4 1/2" thick reinforced patio slab and a 55' long 6' high reinforced...

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posted by JR

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