Gail Elber Concrete Decor

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Adding Integral Color to Concrete on the Job Site

Vol. 3 No. 6 - December/January 2004 Staining & Coloring Concrete by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Achieving color consistency requires careful planning and attention. Here are some tips.

Embedding and Imprinting Objects in Concrete

Concrete Art Vol. 3 No. 5 - October/ November 2003 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Whether it’s knick-knacks or corporate logos, embedding or imprinting objects into concrete gives an unmistakably addition to the home or business. Here are some tips on how to add this finishing touch to an interior or exterior project.

Decorative Techniques with Fiber Reinforcement for Concrete

Building with Concrete Vol. 3 No. 4 - August/September 2003 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Builders have been using fibers to reinforce clay, plaster, mortar, and concrete since ancient times. According to the fifth chapter of Exodus, Pharaoh knew the value of fiber reinforcement when he commanded the Jews to find their own straw for making bricks.

Keep Your Concrete Pliable with the Right Aggregate

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Concrete Placing by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

Experts offer some rock-solid advice. Any concrete mix is an attempt to balance cost, placeability and setting time while maintaining the necessary qualities of strength and durability.

Add Design to Concrete Borders, Edging, Curbs and Gutters

Vol. 2 No. 2 - April/May 2002 Concrete Placing by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

A look at the possibilities for adding value to projects with decorative concrete edging, curbs, gutters and borders. Here’s a look at some of the possibilities for adding value to these projects with decorative techniques.

Using Stencils to Create Decorative Sandblast Effect on Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 2 No. 2 - April/May 2002 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

With little investment in equipment and training, sandblast stenciling will make an incredible profile in your concrete work.

How To Enhance Concrete With Stenciling

Vol. 2 No. 1 - February/March 2002 Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

To enhance newly-poured concrete or to rejuvenate existing concrete, stenciling is a decorative application worth considering. It may seem like a simple process, but a few fine points separate nice-looking, profitable stencil jobs from the rest. We’ve asked some experienced stencilers for tips to elevate your stenciling jobs from so-so […]