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WANTED! - Concrete Job Opportunity in Myerstown, PA

Rosebud Concrete of Myerstown, Pa. is seeking energetic employees that are willing to learn the exciting field of decorative concrete.  Rosebud concrete is expanding and looking for creative, hard working, dependable people who want to enter into Decorative Concrete.  You will be a part of all aspects of concrete placement and finishing and will have unlimited growth potential within the company  

Although experience is preferred we will train the right individual.  A drivers license is required.  Rosebud Concrete offers full Payroll benefits including paid Holidays and Vacation.

Call us or email your resume to:

Rosebud Concrete
57 E. Rosebud Rd.
Myerstown, Pa.17067

(717) 866-2353 Office
(717) 866-2313 Fax
(717) 821-1801 Cell
Email: info@rosebudconcrete.com

2012 Keynote Speaker Announcement Concrete Decor Show, San Antonio, TX

 

The Concrete Decor Show 2012 in San Antonio, Texas is pleased to announce that Bob Harris of the Decorative Concrete Institute (DCI) will be the featured keynote speaker on Tuesday evening, February 21 2012 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.


The Welcome Reception and Awards Program will include Bob Harris discussing “Going the Distance with Decorative Concrete.” and will share his insights on the challenges faced by todays decorative concrete professionals and the industry.  Harris will help to provide insight in making the most of the growing popularity of decorative concrete globally, Harris will discuss trends and changes he foresees on the road ahead.

ConcreteIDEAS.com will be sponsoring the event:

Read the full story: 2012 Keynote Speaker at The Concrete Decor Show

Arizona Polymer Flooring Launches VaporSolve™ Moisture Remediation Systems

Arizona Polymer Flooring Launches VaporSolve™ Moisture Remediation Systems, an Epoxy Coating System Formulated to Block All Levels of Concrete Moisture Vapor
Excessive Concrete Moisture is No. 1 Cause of Flooring Failures; VaporSolve™ is Easy to Use, Competitively Priced
 
GLENDALE, Ariz. – (Jan. 5, 2012) – Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), a manufacturer of high-performance flooring products and concrete coating systems, announces the launch of VaporSolve™ Moisture Remediation Systems, a highly specialized epoxy coating system formulated to isolate moisture-sensitive flooring from all levels of concrete moisture.
 
VaporSolve systems can be used when concrete has a known moisture problem, when concrete dries too slowly to meet a specific construction schedule, or as a preventative measure when concrete doesn’t have a vapor retarder and future moisture conditions cannot be predicted.
 
Excessive concrete moisture is the No. 1 cause of flooring failures, contributing to billions of dollars of loss annually. Most failures can be prevented with a properly designed concrete vapor barrier.
 
Unlike competitive concrete moisture remediation systems, VaporSolve can be used on all levels of concrete moisture vapor.
                 
“With VaporSolve, we set out to prove that moisture remediation systems really can be easy to use, but just as effective as the other complex and more expensive methods currently on the market,” said APF Vice President Daniel Owen. “We believe this product line is going to change the way contractors combat concrete moisture on all types of flooring. In fact, our success rate is greater than 99 percent.”
 
APF has developed three VaporSolve Moisture Remediation Systems:
 
·       VaporSolve Basic System – Uses a single coat application of VaporSolve 100, a 100% solids epoxy. This system is applied when the concrete hasn’t been contaminated with reactive silicate curing compounds or densifiers. 
·       VaporSolve Ultra System – Uses a water-based epoxy as a primer that gives deeper penetration and better adhesion when applied to silicate contaminated concrete. The primer is finish coated with VaporSolve 100, which greatly reduces the possibility of concrete outgassing.
·       VaporSolve Fresh Concrete System – Uses a water-based epoxy formulation to bond to 6-to-24 hour-old concrete. The finish coat is VaporSolve 100. This system eliminates water evaporation from the top of the slab, serving as the ultimate curing compound. 
APF offers training for each VaporSolve system to ensure proper installation.
 
To learn more, call 1 (888) 943-8827 or visit the VaporSolve Online Product Center for the latest product news, installation demos and technical data sheets.
 
Additional information about the source of concrete moisture vapor and common problems can be found in APF’s technical white paper, Understanding Concrete Moisture.  
 
About Arizona Polymer Flooring
 
Founded in 1985, Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF) manufactures high-performance flooring products and concrete coatings systems using advanced polymer chemistry. It has formulated a wide variety of products based on epoxy, polyurethane and acrylic technology. To learn more, visit www.apfepoxy.com or call 1 (800) 562-4921

Concrete Moisture Control Clinic at World of Concrete

 Arizona Polymer Flooring Hosting Concrete Moisture Control Clinic at World of Concrete

Clinic Offered at Trade Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 26; Designed to Help Contractors Combat Excessive Concrete Moisture, the No. 1 Cause of Flooring Failures

 
GLENDALE, Ariz. – (Jan. 9, 2012) – Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF), a manufacturer of high-performance flooring products and concrete coating systems, is hosting a concrete moisture control clinic for contractors at World of Concrete, the industry’s only international event dedicated to commercial concrete and masonry. Coating Systems that Solve Moisture Problems will be held Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. in the Silver Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
 
APF will be showcasing VaporSolve™ Moisture Remediation Systems, highly specialized epoxy coating systems formulated to block concrete moisture vapor from damaging all types of flooring. Unlike competitive product lines, VaporSolve™ can be used on all levels of concrete moisture, from six pounds to 20 pounds or more.
 
The clinic will feature live installation demonstrations to help contractors understand how the concrete moisture remediation systems work. It is open to all attendees of the trade show.   
 
For additional information on the clinic or VaporSolve™, contact APF at 1 (888) 943-8827 or visit the VaporSolve™ Online Product Center
 
WHAT:                      Contactors Clinic: Coating Systems that Solve Moisture Problems
 
WHEN:                     Jan. 26, 2012, 11 a.m.
 
WHERE:                 World of Concrete
                                Las Vegas Convention Center
                                Silver Lot
 
WHO:                      All commercial and residential contractors who install or maintain flooring are                                                                    encouraged to attend.
 
MORE INFO:          Contact APF at 1 (888) 943-8827 or visit the VaporSolve™ Online Product Center
 
APF has manufactured high-quality concrete coating systems since 1985. It serves contractors, architects and end users nationwide. All APF products are field tested for performance and durability.
 
About Arizona Polymer Flooring
 
Founded in 1985, Arizona Polymer Flooring (APF) manufactures high-performance flooring products and concrete coatings systems using advanced polymer chemistry. It has formulated a wide variety of products based on epoxy, polyurethane and acrylic technology. To learn more, visit www.apfepoxy.com or call 1 (800) 562-4921

 

Unique Bar Tops and Concrete Tables

It’s a lovely Friday afternoon at the ConcreteIdeas headquarters in Austin, Texas and it’s almost happy hour! And that got us to thinking about custom concrete bar tops and unique decorative tables.

We’ve seen a lot of cool designs around bars and restaurants lately and we’re sure you have too. After all, decorative concrete is a great way to  add individuality to any space, commercial or residential. The look of a custom-designed bar top not only looks great, it’s a conversation piece that will last through years of beer spills and shot slamming.

Some of the concrete bar tops we’ve seen are so interesting, we just had to share.

Check out some of these great decorative concrete tables and surfaces for inspiration on your next concrete project.

 

Love the Look of Brick, but Hate the Cost?

The look of brick on the entryway of a home looks classic, refined, and inviting. Brick also looks great in driveways, and exterior commercial plazas. But brick isn’t exactly the most affordable option for exterior surfaces. If you are considering brick as the surface for an exterior construction project, you might want to weigh your options.

Did you know that you can get the look of brick but at a fraction of the price with concrete? It’s true! Concrete overlays allow you to pave an exterior surface with concrete, then stamp it to make it resemble brick. This is more affordable because the process is done onsite, unlike masonry work with requires a truck to haul mass quantities of brick to a job site, then you have to have a mason lay each brick. Talk about labor-intensive! Concrete stamping is a wonderful, affordable way to achieve the look of brick.

Learn more about decorative concrete stamping.

Rating sites can grow your business fast!

Have you ever come across Yelp or Kudzu?  These are just two of the highly regarded rating and review sites on the web today.  Consumers often visit these sites before deciding to do business with you. 

Yelp is one of the largest and best recognized rating sites.  From restaurants, to dog groomers, and yes, concrete companies, consumers can go to these sites and read all about what your past clients have to say about you, Good and Bad!

We have all been in a situation where we were not satisfied with a service or product and one of the first thigs we like to do is tell everyone we know how terrible the food or service was.  The same is true for concrete companies, the one client that was impossible to please will head straight for the interent to tell the world how bad "the stain job" was.

Being pro active and getting your best clients to rave about you with 5 star ratings will dilute and disspell any poor reviews and keep new clients finding only the best reviews and positive feedback of you and your company.

Austin Concrete Contractor Showcases Latest Project

Decorative concrete contractor, Sundek of Austin, has been providing businesses and homeowners in Austin, TX with decorative concrete work for the past three decades. This company specializes in all types of decorative concrete trends from concrete stamping, exterior and interior concrete staining, stenciling, texturizing, and more. But don’t just take our word for it: A picture is worth a thousand words, so check out some of their latest projects!

StoneCoat vertical concrete application for residential client:

Concrete pool deck for apartment complex:

Limestone coating for residential pool deck:

If you are in the Austin area and in need of decorative concrete services, Sundek of Austin has a lot to offer in terms of quality, craftsmanship, and designs. Learn more today about this great Austin decorative concrete company!

Get the Best Results from Your Decorative Concrete Products

Before you start a new decorative concrete project, it’s vital to have the proper tools and concrete supplies. Sure, you may be the best concrete contractor in your area, but you’re really only as good as the decorative concrete products you use. For example, we get emails all the time about how contractors or DIYers screwed up a concrete project because they choose cheap concrete mix over high-quality concrete mix. This is not a mistake you want to make! By choosing the most inexpensive products, you are run the risk of your mix design drying too soon, or worse, it takes too long to dry and someone ruins the slab by stepping onto it.

Another tip to keep in mind with it comes to decorative concrete products, is it’s typically best to use products from the same line. Concrete products manufacturer, SureCrete Designs, specifically creates concrete products to work in tandem with one another. For instance, their specially formulated concrete sealer was created to work their line of concrete stains. So when possible, try to always purchase concrete products from the same line. And don’t cheap out! Get the good stuff!

Learn more about this national concrete supply store.

 

Start the New Year with a Resurfaced Concrete Driveway

Happy New Year, fellow concrete lovers! At ConcreteIdeas, we think a great way to start off 2012 is with a freshly resurfaced concrete driveway -- what a great, inviting way to welcome friends and family into your home! With decorative concrete techniques, you can have a driveway that is colorful, patterned, or both. An Austin decorative concrete company, Sundek of Austin, says that stamped concrete driveways are the most popular choice when it comes to adding beautification to the entryway of your home.

Another very popular choice is concrete color variations and textured patterns. Just take a look at some of these great looking decorative concrete driveways!

Find a decorative concrete company near you today and start off 2012 with a great looking entry to your property!