Crafting with Concrete

All things about crafting with concrete. Concrete is a versatile material that can be used in many different ways.

Paint roller applying black concrete sealer on light concrete surface

Concrete Sealer Lap Marks: Why They Happen and How to Prevent ‘Shiny Stripes’

Introduction Concrete sealer lap marks are shiny stripes that appear when sealer dries unevenly along the edges of a previous pass. They often come from pooling, overlapping strokes, or applying too many coats too quickly. In practice, you can spot them as brighter lines where the finish looks different from the surrounding surface. To prevent

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Peeling gray coating on concrete surface near wall

How to Recoat a Concrete Sealer Without Peeling: Adhesion Tests and Prep Steps

Introduction Recoating a concrete sealer means applying a fresh layer over a sealed concrete surface after confirming the old layer sticks well. Before you open a new can, inspect the old finish for peeling or staining and prepare to clean and roughen the surface as needed. Keep the goal simple: the new coat should bond

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Box fan on concrete floor with damp stains and wall marks