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What's the difference between concrete stains and dyes?

A guide of the various color options for concrete floors.

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Do decorative concrete contractors use stains or dyes?

What types of products are used by decorative contractors for colored concrete floors.

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Is Integral Color for Overlays for new construction or restoration?

What type of concrete floor is compatible with integrally colored overlays?

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Why is a liquid formula for integral color better than a powdered version?

Liquid colorants for overlays offer myriad benefits over powders.

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How do I get color in a polished concrete overlay?

Get integrally colored polished concrete with an overlay.

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What is a polished concrete overlay?

Polished concrete overlays are an increasingly popular flooring option.

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Can I remove buildup of LSGuard?

We put down too much LSGuard and need to remove it.

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Can I grind and densify at the same time?

Learn about a product that combines grinding and densification.

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How much time can I save by using First Cut with Densifier on grind-and-polish jobs?

Save up to 40% on time and labor with this innovative grinding aid and densifier in one.

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What is densification?

What it means to densify your concrete floors and why it's beneficial.

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What is wet-grinding?

Learn about wet-grinding and its benefits on grind-and-polish jobs on concrete floors.

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Is LS/CS VOC-compliant?

LS/CS is compliant with the EPA's AIM VOC regulations.

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What’s the difference between a penetrating sealer for concrete floors and a topical sealer?

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Floor Preparation & Repair

Steps to prepare floors for dustproofing

What prep needs to be done before applying a densifier in a dustproof situation?

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Tire marks on pavers

How to remove tire marks from pavers.

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How to remove tar from concrete

Product recommendations to remove tar from concrete on vertical and horizontal surfaces.

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Hardeners/Densifiers

When is the best time to apply LS on a grind-and-polish job?

Tips for using PROSOCO Consolideck LS premium concrete sealer, hardener & densifier

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How do you apply LS? What if I over-apply?

Application instructions for PROSOCO Consolideck LS

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When can I polish a floor after using LS?

Tips for using PROSOCO Consolideck LS premium concrete sealer, hardener & densifier

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Dustproofing

Dustproofing with LS/CS

LS/CS is ideal for concrete dustproofing applications such as warehouses, distribution centers and other exposed slabs not being decorated.

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Decorative Colors

GemTone vs. ColorHard

Choosing the right commercial-grade decorative color for polished concrete floors

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Decorative Color for Exterior Concrete

ColorHard can be used on exterior concrete

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Can I mix GemTone Stain with Acetone?

Dilution of GemTone Stain with water, acetone and other solvents

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How many coats of GemTone Stain should I apply?

Proper application of GemTone Stain for polished concrete floors.

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When should I apply stain on a grind-and-polish project?

Timing and recommended grit level

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Can I use ColorHard on interior polished surfaces?

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Can you mix ColorHard with Water?

ColorHard is a one-step color & hardener for interior and exterior concrete floors that should always be mixed with a densifier.

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Does ColorHard need to be protected when used outside?

How to protect exterior concrete treated with ColorHard.

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Protection & Maintenance Contracts

PolishGuard vs LSGuard

Choosing the right protective treatment for polished concrete floors

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Can PolishGuard be applied to a surface previously treated with LSGuard?

Applying PolishGaurd over a floor previously treated with LSGuard

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What is the best protective coating for high foot traffic areas?

Protect your polished concrete floors from high foot traffic.

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Remove oil or grease stain from concrete

Video: Oil & Grease Stain Remover for Concrete

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Do I have to burnish PolishGuard?

Polish Guard protective sealer for horizontal concrete floors

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Videos + Training

Polished Concrete Floors for Retail

Video: ShopKo's switch to polished concrete floors

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Silica Dust Rules

OSHA Rules for Silica Dust and Polished Concrete

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