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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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CivilJungle

MAY 24, 2021

It is nothing but placing a layer of concrete over the existing slab in order to give a finished floor surface on the old layer of concrete. Concrete topping slabs are usually applied on top of the structural floors in order to provide a finished floor surface. It reduces the Repair cost for finished Construction.

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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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Vin Civilworld

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Gypsum plastering provides a modern finishing solution with a smooth, durable surface, requiring less curing time than traditional methods. It is environmentally friendly, economical, and offers excellent thermal and acoustic properties.

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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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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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CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

An easy solution is to spray clean rebar with MCI ® CorShield ® , a water-based coating that cures to a soft non-tacky film and eventually hardens. Protecting Finished Surfaces As a construction job progresses, new windows, frames, doors, and other finished surfaces are gradually added to the structure.

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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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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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Specification Product Update

APRIL 19, 2024

These have given Senior full control and greater flexibility of the pre-treatment and curing capabilities of its vertical powder coating line and has also helped contribute to lower gas usage. These latest investments follow on from the significant IT process updates that have been recently made to Senior’s vertical powder coating line.

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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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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 5, 2024

Those steps are: mix design, consolidation, finishing, and curing. By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT and Keith Robinson, FCSC, FCSI, RSW, LEED AP Just as successful specifications enjoy the four attributes of being clear, concise, correct, and complete, concrete also has four steps that are crucial to its success.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Benefits : Electroplating provides a decorative finish, increases corrosion resistance, reduces friction, and can improve the metal’s electrical conductivity. Powder Coating This type of coating is a dry finishing process that involves applying a powdered paint to a metal surface, which after is cured under heat to form a protective layer.

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Place, finish, and cure properly. The resistance of concrete to freezing and thawing cycling is also impacted by placing, finishing, and curing procedures. For example, over finishing or using excessive water on exterior flatwork can significantly degrade the quality of the air void system.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Also, Read: How to Remove Paint from Concrete Without Chemicals | Procedure to Remove Paint from the Concrete Surface | How to Get Spray Paint Off Concrete. All the specimens were water cured for 28days. The addition of OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) offers retardation of 4hrs. How Does Sugar in Concrete Work?

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. This type of concrete is also finished on the site. Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Cast in situ concrete must be cured before it is subjected to any other loads. Basement Foundation Repair.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 4, 2022

Once it is molded and cured by heat, the molecules crosslink and it becomes a solid, irreversible substrate. Some fiberglass manufacturers may offer field-finishing; however, pultrusions are generally factory finished by powder coating, painting, or a cap stock covering in a variety of colors to provide a long-term, durable finish.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

After completely drying the paste, we use sandpaper for the smooth finish of the surfaces and the edges of the wallboards. Prime and Paint. Here, we are applying this coating prime and paint. At first, we apply ultra-premium paint by applying a paintbrush or roller. Prime and Paint. 4 Let Dry and Repeat if needed.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

After completely drying the paste, we use sandpaper for the smooth finish of the surfaces and the edges of the wallboards. Prime and Paint. Here, we are applying this coating prime and paint. At first, we apply ultra-premium paint by applying a paintbrush or roller. Prime and Paint. 4 Let Dry and Repeat if needed.

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