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Win Best of Show!
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|  | The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, is seeking entries for its 2011 awards program, which recognizes outstanding decorative concrete projects in 11 different categories, with one project taking home the coveted Best of Show honor. Download this PDF for complete contest rules.
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Greetings!
 All hard flooring surfaces, including concrete, can become slippery when
wet. In high-traffic areas, especially in entryways, kitchens and retail facilities, there are
several ways you can make concrete floors more slip resistant without
detracting from their beauty. In fact, some of these techniques can even enhance the look of the floor. On polished concrete, you can
apply an anti-slip conditioner to improve traction. If you plan to seal the
floor, you can simply mix an "invisible" grit additive into the sealer before
it's applied. You can also improve slip resistance by applying a textured or
stamped decorative overlay. Learn more about these options for making concrete
floors safer underfoot.
Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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Use an Anti-Slip Conditioner
Polished concrete floors are really no slicker than
plain concrete surfaces, and they are certainly safer than waxed
linoleum or polished marble. But for floors in public facilities, you can improve traction and make
wet surfaces safer by treating polished concrete with anti-slip conditioners. Watch this video for more details.
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Add a Clear Grit to the Sealer
Several manufacturers sell a grit that can be added to the final sealer coat to
increase traction. Many of these products are made from micro-fine polymers, so you can add texture without marring the decorative appearance. Two such products are Scofield Traction Additive from L.M. Scofield, and SharkGrip from H&C Concrete Products.
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Apply a Textured Overlay
Many types of floor overlays can stamped, textured, or stenciled to add decorative interest while also improving slip resistance. Read more about the types of floor overlays and the decorative options available.
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| ICPSC 2010 Special Announcement
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Register now for The International Concrete Polishing and Staining Conference, to be held at the Gwinnett Conference Center in Duluth, Ga., September 30
- October 3, and receive a 10% discount on general
admission, courtesy of The Concrete Network. When registering, simply hit the General Admission button, and type
"CN" in the discount code box that appears. For more details, visit ICPSC365.com.
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