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Sand particles that are shot out of a gun or machine at high pressure to give concrete a certain profile or engrave a decorative design.

One method used to create a control joint. A specialized saw is used to cut lines, typically ¼” wide by 1” deep, into a surface to control cracking. Sawcuts can also be used to incorporate a decorative look into concrete

The flaking away of the top of a concrete surface usually due to freeze thaw

A tool used create a profile on the surface of a concrete substrate. Blades strike the concrete at an angle eating away at the top layer of concrete.

Anything that is added to the top surface of the concrete to strengthen and protect it from the elements.