The film "Wood Finishing" (1956) provides a comprehensive guide on how to select and apply various wood finishes. It emphasizes the importance of preparing a smooth surface before finishing ...

Premature finishing, overworking the surface and inadequate curing are typical causes of surface defects on exterior slabs. Some of these defects include premature wear, scaling, mortar flaking ...

ACI 302.1R-04 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction recommends not specifying or using air-entraining agents for concrete to be given a smooth, dense, hard-troweled finish because ...