Archive for May, 2009


Why does my building with concrete walls smell like paint?

I have a 2 year old one room building with concrete walls that is built into a hill and I think moisture is coming through the cement and reacting with the interior walls. I had a mold specialist come and check for moisture but he did not find a ton of it, but the room [...]

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Concrete driveway sealer recommendations?

Specific brands please. Preferably those that don't darken or gloss the driveway. I have found that 'Black Knight' 'Landing Strip' grade driveway sealer does the best job, and weathers the best. You can get it at Home DEpot, Lowe's, Rona, or any good home renovation supply store.

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Quickrete Epoxy Concrete Sealer?

I have a couple of gallons of the clear epoxy sealer made by quickrete. I was wondering if I could skip the step of applying the color epoxy and just put down the clear epoxy for a glossy natural concrete finish. I was thinking about just applying the etcher and just let it dry and [...]

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What is a good way to make a concrete floor look nice? (Asbestos)?

I work at a marina. The floor is covered in green asbestos tiles. Some tiles have gotten pulled up over the years and the floor shows the concrete. It is pretty messy looking and my boss is looking for a way to make the floor look nice. Here's what weve been considering. *Paint the places [...]

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Blacktop Sealer over Concrete?

Has onlyone ever put blacktop sealer over concrete? And what were the results. I have a very long concrete drive that has very large and old Oak trees on either side that have caused some cracking. The cost to replace drive is about 30K… and it will oly crack again due to the tree roots. [...]

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