Questions tagged [concrete]

For questions about the use, properties, preparation, mixing, protection, maintenance, curing, and other aspects of any type of concrete.

Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement (cement paste) that hardens (cures) over time.

From its Wikipedia entry.

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Using SculptCrete/ShapeCrete in a gel-like form?

ShapeCrete (now discontinued) and SculptCrete (which has less videos) are marketed as concrete that works like clay, but sometimes it is used in a wetter gel-like consistency, as seen in the Shapecrete.com videos like this one. Why is this…
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Achieving Smooth Concrete Texture with Tiny Bubbles

I have noticed that some concrete items (actually often interiors of buildings) have a certain texture characterized by being very smooth with tiny bubbles as shown in the image below. Is there a term for this type of concrete texture or a…
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