Gail Elber Concrete Decor

Author: Gail Elber

Designers and building owners who want to minimize their impact on the environment want to go green in decorative concrete.

How to Go Green in Decorative Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Business & Technology Vol. 16 No. 4 - May/June 2016 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Decorative concrete often appeals to designers and building owners who want to minimize their impact on the environment, because polished, stamped or textured surfaces eliminate the need for coverings that perpetually need replacement.

Get the Most Out of Your Concrete Polishing and Grinding Diamond Pads

Concrete Polishing Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Diamond tools, and how they’re used, can make the difference between a profitable polishing job and a not-so-profitable job. So how should contractors select tools that are long lasting and deliver what they want? Read on.

Decorative Surface Solutions Group is First Buying Group for Flooring Industry

Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 7 - October 2015 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Suppose your little decorative concrete flooring business suddenly could make deals as if it were a coast-to-coast firm?

Concrete Contractor’s Vacation Getaway Doubles as Sales Tool

Building with Concrete Vol. 15 No. 6 - August/September 2015 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

When the construction industry was languishing nationwide and tilt-up concrete commercial jobs in Southern California were rare, Gregg Hamann of Hamann Construction in El Cajon, California, needed a project to keep his skilled workers employed between jobs.

Creating the Look of Stones with Concrete on a Residential Pool Deck

Outdoor Spaces Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 15 No. 2 - February/March 2015 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Last year, a homeowner in Augusta, New Jersey, went into a masons’ supply store looking for a fix for his pool deck. The pavers installed 15 years ago had settled. The deck wasn’t draining properly, and his homeowner’s insurance company had identified the paver portion of the pool deck as a hazard.

Outdoor Tropical Retreat Restaurant Gets Facelift with a Concrete Overlay

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 15 No. 1 - January 2015 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

A five-star resort will often go the extra mile to achieve the perfect ambiance. But a resort in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, actually went an extra 2,500 miles to Sundek headquarters in Arlington, Texas, to get the decorative concrete deck it wanted for its outdoor restaurant and lounge.

Nine Novice Concrete Stamping Mistakes to Avoid

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Tips & How-Tos Vol. 14 No. 8 - November/December 2014 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Novice stampers are prone to making a few common mistakes. Some have to do with planning the job. Others have to do with misunderstanding the materials, while still others are simply a lack of familiarity with manipulating stamps and skins. Here’s an opportunity to learn the easy way.