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Stamped concrete provides a unique look to walkways and other concrete projects. It’s become increasingly popular recently. So popular that weekend warriors and do-it-yourselfers are attempting to tackle stampable concrete themselves. Here’s a few reasons why that’s not a good idea. Concrete itself Not only is stampable concrete difficult to master, but concrete itself is … Continue reading Why Stamped Concrete Projects Are Best Left To The Pros

One of the primary obstacles faced when installing a new concrete floor is moisture. While adding moisture to cement is a vital part of the process, but an excess of moisture results in problems with the slab and long drying times. To prevent additional moisture from entering concrete, vapor barriers are used before the concrete … Continue reading The Basics Of Using A Vapor Barrier For Concrete Slabs

A cut-off saw, or cut-off machine, is an essential piece of equipment for many. It can be used to cut rebar, to cut stock for welding, or even as part of your quality control program. Making ideal cuts can seem like an art form, however, and requires both skill and proper technique. Here are a … Continue reading Tips For More Ideal Cuts Using Your Cut-Off Saw

In order to finish a project with a strong, flat and smooth slab of concrete, you need to use the process of care known as curing. For many, curing refers only to maintaining moisture on the new concrete’s surface, but there’s actually more to it. Proper curing is what allows cement and water to bond … Continue reading The Basics of Concrete Curing For Higher Quality Slabs

Polypropylene geotextiles, like Mirafi 140N, can be used in a variety of applications but you may not expect to find them on a baseball diamond. As seen in the video above, however, geotextiles are being put to good use in that very setting right here in Tulsa. The Tulsa Drillers have been playing in OneOK … Continue reading A Unique Use For Geotextiles

There’s perhaps no better way to create a flat, dense concrete surface than with a walk-behind trowel. These trowels embed aggregate and consolidate mortar at the surface, which leaves you with an easy to work with concrete floor. At Maxwell Supply in Tulsa, we offer a line of Whiteman Trowels by Multiquip. Regardless of what … Continue reading Proper Maintenance For Your Concrete Walk-Behind Trowel

When summer reaches its peak, it’s great to have a pool nearby to dip into. But, in Oklahoma, when temperatures reach triple digits, even the deck around the pool can be too hot to walk on. That’s where Cool Pool Decks by Encore Coatings comes in. This revolutionary coating not only enhances the look of … Continue reading Keep Your Pool Deck Cool All Summer

There are certain jobs that have to be done absolutely correctly in order to be successful. One of those is waterproofing. If sub-par workmanship or a faulty sealant is used, the seal could fail and lead to big problems. Many of our customers trust Sikaflex sealants to do the job quickly and effectively. Here’s a … Continue reading Is Sikaflex-1a Right For Your Project?

In Oklahoma, summers are sweltering. For construction crews, or anyone who primarily works outdoors, that introduces dangers like heat stroke, dehydration and more. To help you stay cool this summer, Maxwell Supply in Tulsa carries a variety of helpful products, including Igloo coolers, sun shades for hard hats, bagged ice, bottled water and Gatorade mix. … Continue reading Tips For Staying Cool And Safe This Summer

A number of hazardous materials are created on a construction site. Materials like concrete sediment, paint, drywall mud, stucco and mortar are both hazardous to humans who come into contact with it, and hazardous to the environment. Removing these materials from the tools and equipment they’re used with is important, but that creates waste water … Continue reading The Benefits Of Using A Washout On Your Job Site