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Author: Amy Johnson
Concrete to Dye For
Concrete dyes are tailor-made for color adjustment on staining jobs, and on their own, they offer an endless array of colors. So release your inner artist and give ’em a try!
Jump in! Perfecting the Decorative Concrete Pool Deck
Beyond the beauty of its surface, a well-made pool deck can keep your customers cool and safe.
A New Process for Tilt-up Concrete Walls
Ken Tucker, a resourceful contractor solves a potential color problem with a new process – turning tilt-up concrete panels upside down.
Take Another Look at Form Liners for Concrete
As an old technology finds new applications, walls take on shape and texture.
How to Achieve Natural Looking Stamped Concrete with Color Hardeners
Experts share their knowledge on everything from preparation to application — including how to achieve the most natural-looking colors.
Coloring Techniques for Stenciled Concrete
Stenciling and coloring go hand-in-hand to create works of art in concrete. Acid- or water-based stains are the most widely used — and most versatile — materials for coloring stenciled projects. Acid stains tend to produce muted, earthy colors, while water-based stains are available in brighter, more vibrant colors.
Decorative Concrete Tips: Using Stencils
Stenciled overlays are usually used for relatively large areas like driveways, pool decks, patios and pathways. So how do you place the stencil properly for the most natural-looking result?
ASCC Workshop and Demos Emphasize Preventing, Correcting Problems
The annual meeting of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, held in Denver in September, was a showplace of what can go wrong — by design.
Elegant Fireplace Surrounds – Concrete takes its place at the heart of the home
Winter’s on its way! It’s time to think about adding hearths and fireplace surrounds to your decorative concrete offerings
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