CivilJungle

MARCH 1, 2021

What Is Curing of Concrete? Curing performs a crucial role in the growth as well as the resilience of concrete strengths. Such an approach is termed the curing of concrete. Why Curing Is Important? Method for the Cure of the Concrete: The draining water mostly on the concrete surface is used to cure the concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Most concrete contractors are well aware of the difficulty of handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete during the hot summer months. Trucks should be able to discharge concrete immediately and you should have workers on hand to quickly place, finish and cure the concrete. . Phillip.fry@gc…. February 19, 2018.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post Mastering the Art of Painting with Limewash: A Timeless Technique Revived appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Interested in the eco-friendly and textured beauty of painting with limewash? Unlike standard paint, lime wash paints create a soft, matte appearance, lending walls a distinctive texture and depth.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This leaves room for leveling and finishing without causing spillage. Use a Float for Finishing After screeding, use a bull float to smooth the surface. Add Texture, If Needed For driveways or outdoor patios, consider adding a broom finish for slip resistance. This helps retain moisture, which is essential for curing.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Painting it is an effective solution that extends its life and boosts energy efficiency. Our guide on how to paint a metal roof will cover all the steps, from gathering the right tools to ensuring safety and applying the finishing touches. Can You Paint a Metal Roof? AbMetaloofs can be painted!

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By Ryan Shure It is easy to dismiss painting and sealing as “final touches” of a construction project. This guide will break down various paint and sealant application techniques and discuss their critical role in promoting the structural integrity of a building. Air-atomized spray This is the most conventional spray painting method.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Proper concrete curing methods are critical for achieving the overall strength, durability, performance, and aesthetics of concrete. Unfortunately, despite the relatively low cost of effective curing practices, this step is often overlooked or minimized. Part of the reason is confusion around the definition of “curing.”

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2018

Explore pre-curing options. Fogging or the use of surface plastic between finishing operations can mitigate cracking. Start curing the concrete as quickly as possible. Start curing the concrete as quickly as possible. Apply a curing compound or protect it with damp burlap or other covering for at least three days.

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Strong Tie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We secured them with 2x4s to keep them in place while the concrete cured. Dena painting the posts After leaving these treated posts out in the sunshine for a few months to dry, I spent an afternoon priming and painting them in “whisper white.” We left the paint to dry, and that was a wrap for day one of the build.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Achieving a perfect finish with professional plastering is the goal of every homeowner or contractor who wants to transform a space. Whether you’re completing a small repair job or undertaking a major renovation , getting the plaster finish just right can significantly enhance the overall appearance and durability of any surface.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Introduction to Cement Rendering Cement rendering is a popular choice among building contractors for creating a durable and attractive finish on both interior and exterior surfaces. Cement rendering is the process of applying a mixture of cement, sand, and water to a surface to create a smooth, textured, or patterned finish.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

What Are Defects in Painting? Painting is one of the important finishing works used in structural constructions in Civil Engineering. Painting creates a coat-like formation that prevents attacks from various atmospheric factors like cold, heat, frost, rainfall, etc. Types of Defects in Painting. Brush Marks.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Introduction of Concrete Finishing. Finishing is one of the most important parts after the casting of the concrete because it gives aesthetical view to the surface of the concrete. Finishing is one of the most important parts after the casting of the concrete because it gives aesthetical view to the surface of the concrete.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Our innovative technologies boost productivity by eliminating the need for substrate heating and reducing curing time, as there’s no   waiting for solvents to evaporate. This family of backers, primers, basecoats and topcoats represents an alternative to traditional coil coating systems. “We

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Concrete floor quality depends on several factors, including the concrete mix design, the curing process, including consolidation and finishing. Figure 2: An example of required reference standards for various slab aspects, including FF/FL, from a 03 30 00 CIP specification to receive a polished concrete finish.

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CivilJungle

JULY 11, 2020

Types of Plaster Finishes. After the application of plaster, finishing applied on the final coat of plaster following are some of finishes. Sand Faced Finish: Sand faced finish is applied in two coats. After curing it for seven days, the second coat is applied in the thickness 8 mm.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

Known for its versatility, strength, and cost-efficiency, it is used in everything from foundations and walls to decorative finishes and landscaping. Versatility: It can be molded into various shapes, textures, and finishes, allowing for creative design. However, achieving these benefits requires proper handling, mixing, and curing.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Good concrete finishing isnt only for appearanceit helps create long-lasting surfaces. Without the right finishing, concrete can develop cracks or deteriorate over time. The finishing process is what really enhances the strength and lifespan of concrete structures. In fact, poor finishing may cause cracks and wear.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 29, 2020

Architecturally exposed concrete applications usually require some level of grinding and polishing to expose aggregates and achieve the desired finish. This article does not address concrete-like finishes, including epoxies and resins. Decision-makers need to be aware of the additional costs of polished concrete finishes.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Professional installation follows a systematic process of thorough surface preparation and precise application techniques, with costs ranging from 20-150 per square metre depending on the chosen finish. These textured finishes maintain traction even when wet, reducing fall risks while still delivering the aesthetic benefits of epoxy coating.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

From epoxy coatings to paint sealants, a wide variety of products are available, each with its own unique properties and applications. Coatings, like epoxy coatings, create a protective layer on surfaces, while sealants, such as paint sealants, fill gaps and prevent water infiltration. Look for cracks, holes, or peeling paint.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 21, 2020

Also, read: Types of Plaster Finishes (List of Plaster Finishing). Curing of dry pack mortar. Curing of Dry Pack Mortar. It is very essential that the proper curing will be done of dry mortar mix for about 15 days. The care should be taken that dry pack mortar should be kept wet by proper curing on it.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

From updating a bathroom to adding style to your kitchen backsplash or finishing a floor, proper grouting makes all the difference in achieving a polished and durable result. Once the grout has fully cured (typically 24-48 hours), apply a grout sealer following the product instructions. What Type of Grout Should I Use?

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. With the strategic selection of project areas for a 56-day curing schedule, the team was able to minimize impacts on the construction time and cost.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Concrete producers are well aware of the difficulty of delivering, handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete, especially during the hot summer months. The concrete can be placed with minimal effort and can be finished quickly so that curing can start before the surface suffers any damage as a result of environmental exposure.

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AEC Business

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Flooring, tiling, or painting on a concrete surface that is insufficiently dry can end up being a disaster. An experimental project recently used IoT sensors and AI to determine when it is safe to start finishing concrete surfaces.

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here is an example of a typical situation: Mike, your general contractor hires Joe’s Drywall to supply, hang, and finish the drywall for your new office. During the project, Joe’s credit with his listed supplier is tapped out due to other projects and he has to use a new supplier to finish the project.

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U.S. Construction

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Automated Finishing Technologies, known for their high quality metal plating and coating operations, has added a new Dry Film Lube, Xylan® and Wet Paint facility. Dry film lubricants start out as high performance, paint-like coatings consisting of fine particles of lubricating pigments blended with a binder and special additives.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Emily Newton Concrete floors are popular choices in certain spaces in a variety of finishes as they are long-lasting and extremely durable if the contractor has installed, cured, and finished them properly. Photos © Unsplash.

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Commercial Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2018

For this Hard Hat Chat post, we thought we’d take a look back at this retail construction project and share photos from the finished space and behind-the-scenes details about the construction process, which was completed in November 2017. Grand Entrances (And Tight Squeezes). The Low-Down on the Lower Level. Guys and Dolls.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Remove expired chemicals, old paint and outdated automotive fluids for proper disposal at local recycling centres.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

Curing problems—High moisture levels can interfere with the chemical curing process of resinous materials, leading to a tacky or soft finish. Dull finish—Excess moisture can dull the sheen of polished concrete, reducing its aesthetic appeal.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 15, 2023

As such, they have excellent technical capability, display great weatherability, color and gloss retention, corrosion and humidity resistance—while delivering a beautiful finish. Manufacturing and application Essentially, a powder coating is a type of paint. Once the metals have been properly pretreated, they are ready to be coated.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 2, 2020

It can be mixed with time to form a fast-drying interior finish plaster known as gauging plaster, according to Bob Campbell, a 17-year plasterer who began work in Scotland. Gypsum plaster doesn’t need any curing saving water and time during construction. The cement-plastered surface needs curing with water for at least 7 days.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

The core and perimeter steel can be built at the same time, because there’s no need to wait for the concrete to cure. For high rise buildings, it’s advantageous to use this control flow concrete because it takes far less labor to place and finish. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Since precast concrete is cast in a controlled environment, it is easier to control the mix, placement and curing. It can also be used for architectural precast, since it results in an aesthetically pleasing finish. Precast concrete is often used to create structural systems (columns, beams, floors, girders, etc.), Cement production.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

For these massive jobs, there is a concern both about the maximum temperature produced during concrete production and maximum temperature shifts that can occur before the concrete finishes curing. Control flow concrete cuts labor hours, since it’s easier to place and finish than traditional concrete. Faster construction.

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