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Page 10
... obtained with aggregates containing a large percentage of black stones . One way to obtain an exposed aggregate finish is by washing and brushing the surface before the outer skin of cement and fines has hardened . A retarder is ...
... obtained with aggregates containing a large percentage of black stones . One way to obtain an exposed aggregate finish is by washing and brushing the surface before the outer skin of cement and fines has hardened . A retarder is ...
Page 18
... obtained by varying the width of the boards , since wide boards have more of a tendency to warp or cup than do narrow boards . Shiplap boards are preferred by some contractors to tongue - and- groove boarding . Shiplap boards are not ...
... obtained by varying the width of the boards , since wide boards have more of a tendency to warp or cup than do narrow boards . Shiplap boards are preferred by some contractors to tongue - and- groove boarding . Shiplap boards are not ...
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... obtain . A textured finish is usually obtained by using rough - sawn boards , even though this can sometimes give an appearance of regularity due to the saw marks . A most attractive result can be obtained if some of the teeth of the ...
... obtain . A textured finish is usually obtained by using rough - sawn boards , even though this can sometimes give an appearance of regularity due to the saw marks . A most attractive result can be obtained if some of the teeth of the ...
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abrasive absorbency acid adhesive allowed appearance applied architectural areas avoid backing materials blade blemishes blow-holes boards broom brushing calcium chloride calcium hydroxide casting caused coarse CONCRETE SAW concrete surface cracking crazing crete curing darby desired disc edge effect efflorescence emulsifier emulsifying agents ensure expanded metal exposed aggregate external vibration face final coat finish coat finished surface finishing treatment form cream emulsions form liner form oil formwork give grading grain grinding grinding wheel grooves hardboards hydration discoloration inch layer lime linings lumber moisture mold mortar nailed neat oils necessary normal obtained operation panels pattern Pebble-dash placing plywood porous portland cement pressure produce release agent remove result retarder rubber sand Scraped finishes screed sheets silicon carbide slab smooth sodium citrate sodium perborate solution spatter-dash stains stone straightedge strips subgrade suitable surfactant technique Textured finishes thick troweling undercoat usually variations vary wall washing water/cement ratio weather wooden