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new cup wheels

feeds@kickapps.com (dekco) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:53:05 PST

Hey guys just received a shipment of grinding cup wheels from a supplier diamondbladedealer.com will tell you how they hold up ..they were quite resonable..i think they fit my budget and should do the job. Check out the web site and the prices are good.

Random pics

feeds@kickapps.com (BrightCrete) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:37:45 PST

white look and bubbles

feeds@kickapps.com (Leasa) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:27:50 PST

I had my kitchen floor covered with elite crete products and sealed with a new sealer that was supposed to give the floor a dimensional look. It all came out beautiful. Several months down the road, the top layer began to turn white. I thought maybe it was wearing down and sanded, applied another coat. This coat bubbled despite backrolling, etc and several months down the road again is turning white. I love the floor but would like to resurface this without taking off the color. Is that possible? I have called my elite crete dealer 4 or 5 times and cant get anyone to come look at the floor. The floor isnt perfectly smooth so sanding very deep is going to leave white areas. Any ideas would be a help! Thanks Leasa

need advice - self-leveling overlay for basement?

feeds@kickapps.com (boy412) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:09:39 PST

We have recently pulled up the tile in our basement and would like to apply a thin layer of concrete to the existing slab. The goal is not so much to add a decorative finish but just to make the floor smooth and uniform. There is a dizzying array of products to choose from so I would like advice on what is the appropriate mix to use for this project.

The area is about 600 square feet and is a below grade slab. We reckon we need to add about 1/4 of material. Any suggestions? We like to DIY as often as possible but in this case I'd prefer to source the materials myself then have someone with some concrete experience do the pouring and smoothing. We can handle any sealing that is required, but we are a bit reluctant to do the pouring ourselves.

Thanks in advance...this is a great resource!

Reflector basement floor Mayfield Ohio

feeds@kickapps.com (ecohio) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:54:51 PST

Small 500 sq ft reflector enhancer basement floor. Colors were ciro,brass, coffee, charcoal for the base coat the veins were charcoal and lilac.

Front porch

feeds@kickapps.com (esurfacing) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:31:07 PST

Small front porch in Findlay OH- Stamped Overlay- I was able to hide an existing crack in one of the brick grout lines.

Luke / Enhanced Surfacing

School steps (cool steps) with new pic

feeds@kickapps.com (dekco) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:07:45 PST

some old cracked concrete at a private school, owner asked me to work with the cracks. So heres what we did ....dark grey base coat , followed the cracks with tape and spray texture with light grey and black and white high lights..came out kinda cool.

Ill need to resize this photo ..WELL I got it done here is the big photo..steps are still wet in some parts. but you get the picture.

INDY: Sept. 17-18

feeds@kickapps.com (DCS Inc) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:25:40 PST

I picked up some new application techniques I want to share in this class. These are for focal point areas. This seminar will lean a little more toward interior applications as it's getting to be that time of year to start pushing inside projects for the fall and winter. Of course we will still do all the basics on prep and exterior work. Bring a pad of paper, camera, secretary or what ever to take notes. Hands on as usual. Doors open at 8am for coffee and donuts. Class starts at 8:30. Bring your wife or girlfriend... just don't bring them at the same time. We have comfortable cages for the kids. Sign up sheet at: www.elitecreteindiana.com Hotel info at (317) 888-4440.

grid cut"s

feeds@kickapps.com (not so cal) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:03:12 PST

what is the best method of making joint's? tape, 4" grinder grout tool. I made a couple of sample boars last night, first one I used a 1/2" metal banding material hand tool.It took a long time and material was hard. How long should you wait before making lines. Second one I used 4" grinder went fast but need to have a steady hand for straightness and depth

E100-PT3 question

feeds@kickapps.com (facade) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:41:37 PST

Hello All,

Will E100-PT3 hold up if there is any moister coming through the basement slab from below? Or is it a guaranteed fail waiting to happen? Plan is to acid stain and seal with PT-3.

Thanks

More poolage

feeds@kickapps.com (jerryjbrown) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:03:11 PST

Latest pool, hopefully not the last one for the year

Recent Epoxy Floors

feeds@kickapps.com (Cabby89) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:07:31 PST

Have built up a few more floors under my belt and with each one getting better. These are all in my own building that I have been using for testing to get really good with the products.

Bedroom 1- Charcoal TF & MF, Gunmetal base coat, Blue (white powder one), center is charcoal. Also has some Moss scattered around. Was trying to give it an outer space look.

Bedroom 2- Salmon TF & MF, Russet base coat

This is my favorite so far. Its a small hall way. Charcoal TF & MF, Orange Gold, Brass and a little Cairo.