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Elite crete west coast

feeds@yuku.com (ecjames) — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:29:45 PST

Just completed my training with Elite Crete west-coast and wanted to share my pleasure with their program.In my mind their biggest sign of their professionalism was the fact that they did not badmouth my current supplier(even though they are only a few blocks apart).When explaining the chemical make up of the products they told us enough to inform but not overwhelm.I like the fact that they have a installation background,so they spoke from experience not just memorizing the product data.At the end of the class I had full faith that all the students could complete paying projects.So if anyone is considering the training I recomend they do it.If your in the San Diego area I know you will have a good experience

dmc

feeds@yuku.com (ECBahamas) — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:18:02 PST

Has anyone tried cutting css with dmc as yet? How is it overall? Looks, smell etc. maybe its just me but i find i get a better shine with xylene than lacquer thinner. Was wondering if dmc made any difference

Using TF to fill spalls?

feeds@yuku.com (YukuCrete) — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:14:04 PST

I'm about to acid stain a floor that has a few spalls. The deepest ones are about 1/2" depth.

Can I use just straight TF to fill them?

Why Elite

feeds@yuku.com (procreteinc) — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:03:37 PST

I am looking to get in the concrete buis. I have talk to CTI and Surcrete because they have product in my area.I talked to an elite guy and he told me to go to there training first and call him in 6 months. What up with that. he was a real nice guy and seemed to know more than anybody I talked to. He is a long way from me but he said that was no big deal. After he said that I don't know what to do. Confused!!

Pressure washing after neutralizing

feeds@yuku.com (YukuCrete) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:42:06 PST

This last time I started with a slab that was dirty. Had dust, mud, algae, and a few unidentified spots. I blew it clean, pressure washed, acid etched, neutralized and ended up with some kind of light brown color spread evenly over the concrete. The pressure washer easily took the color off and the concrete showed its grey color.

Is it ok to pressure wash after neutralizing? Will this change the pH back to a high value?
Is it better to just rinse with a garden hose?
What about not rinsing at all (just neutralizing)?

Stamped concrete integrity over an existing pad + new pad.

feeds@yuku.com (Johnscotthayse) — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:11:52 PST

I have an 11' x 11' pad that is 12 years old and in great shape. I'm wanting to pour a new pad that is 13' x 15' next to it and go over the existing 11' x 11' when it's poured so I can have a full stamped - stained uniform pad. Is this possible? I have some contractors say "no problem" and some say you can't do it because water will get I between the two pads and cause damage? Anyone have experience with this?

Mixing PCC the right way

feeds@yuku.com (YukuCrete) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:22:09 PST

I'm posting this because I think someone new will find it useful. Please tell me if I did something way wrong.

Lesson of the story: Mix ALL the PCC in the water FIRST! Mixing a little PCC and adding more while mixing does not work.

Here's what I learned the last few days:

--> I mixed 3 oz. of PCC Chocolate in 8 quarts of water. Then I added 1 bag of TF. After mixing for about 1 minute I decided that I need a darker color and I added 3 more ounces of PCC Chocolate. The color didn't change.

I added 3 more ounces of Chocolate but the color barely changed. With 9 oz of Chocolate + 1 bag of TF the color was a little darker than the "Buff" color that you get with only 3 oz of Chocolate.

--> In a different bucket I mixed 7 oz. of Chocolate in 8 quarts of water. Then I added 1 bag of TF. 7 oz. got the TF to a chocolate brown color.

I experimented today and...

Taping straight lines

feeds@yuku.com (YukuCrete) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:37:40 PST

Allright, I spend several hours today taping an "Ashlar Slate" pattern in preparation for a skip trowel work.

Using a square tool helps keeping the lines straight but when you step away from the floor you can see that many of the lines need readjustment. Most of my time was spend readjusting the tape.

What can I do to keep all lines straight and make the taping faster?

Mal Ware

feeds@yuku.com (DCS Inc) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:53:56 PST

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Help deciding best overlay for my Radiant Heat grout mix

feeds@yuku.com (btuck22) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:02:03 PST

Hi,

I may have put myself in a pickle here. I put down radiant heat (hydro) and put down furring strips every 12". I then packed it with grout (1 part cement, 3 parts sand). I eventually want to put down a Reflector Enhancer floor. I'm trying to decide the best product to bridge the gap between what I have and the epoxy. Does anyone have any ideas? I've thought of Texture pave over Lath, Ardex, or epoxy saturated with sand to build on.

thanks in advance,
Julie Grimes

Scratch resistance

feeds@yuku.com (smartcrete) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:40:49 PST

Hi guys,

Is there any way to increase scratch resistance without affecting the glossiness?? I have tried AUS but it gives a matt finish

Will NCL put on such resistance and what are the application methods NCL on RE?

First project - 150 sq. ft. walkway

feeds@yuku.com (makeitshine) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:52:25 PST

Hey everybody, I am a new EC'er, took the training class in Feb and have been reading this forum and learning almost everyday since...Did my first job last week, it's not much, but it is a start!! 150 sq. ft. walkway, desert beige w/ brick border. This week I am moving onto bigger and better things - 650 sq. ft. condo tf/mf job, then it is time to start marketing!!

Dirty old walkway:

Fresh new walkway:

Nevermind. Can't figure out how to delete a post.

feeds@yuku.com (medinajim) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:43:18 PST

How the heck do you delete a topic on here?

crack fill

feeds@yuku.com (joemccarr) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:39:13 PST

Will tf stick to hydraulic cement. The hydraulic cement would be used to fill cracks that are suspected to be wet on the bottom.

aus-50 G application

feeds@yuku.com (lovemesomecrete) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:16:24 PST

Hey guys
Been installing for a little while but never used aus-50 g. Would some of you be so kind as to share application methods and tips, problems encounntered,etc. I want to have all ducks in a row. CAN IT BE SPRAYED? If so, what type sprayer is tried and true? What kind of realworld coverage can I get? Thanks for any info u can provide.

How to do these floor?

feeds@yuku.com (olyarca) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:34:34 PST

Hi I will like to know how did this exterior project and what technique and what products they use?

Link

Vertical Stamp

feeds@yuku.com (RedDirtConstruction) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:20:56 PST

I have been using EC for a year now and doing good with it. I just finished some patios and the homeowners were so happy they want me to give them a bid on an existing concrete wall (there are some pics on my profile). I have done this with the TEIFS system (stucco), even played with just basecoat to make various stones and such. point being i can make it look cool but i do not know about the mixtures and process to do it with EC. can any one help me? I have 12 years concrete experience and alot of stucco and drywall, my distributor here has been great but not real familiar with vertical, any help would be much appreciated