Kelly O'Brien Concrete Decor

Author: Kelly O'Brien

Experience and Expertise Prove to be the Winning Combination for Puerto Rican Skatepark

Outdoor Spaces Building with Concrete Concrete Placing Vol. 10 No. 1 - January 2010 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

The working conditions weren’t those of a stateside project, but the objective was the same: Build a skate park that had the smooth curves and flawless finishes of any topnotch park in the U.S. Learn how this contractor skated to perfection.

How Polished Concrete Changed the Trajectory of One Contractor’s Company

Featured Contractor Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

David Stephenson’s story encompasses everything from AmeriPolish to Wal-Mart to the Cincinnati Reds and Indianapolis Colts and it all began when he discovered polished concrete.

Decorative Concrete Philadelphia Style

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Featured Contractor Vol. 9 No. 6 - September/October 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

In the Main Line region of suburban Philadelphia, Jim Bernardine and his staff have been satisfying residents’ thirst for quality decorative concrete over the last decade and a half.

Superior Concrete Stenciling Techniques

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 5 - August 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

From rugs to logos: Several examples of one of decorative concrete’s most proven, versatile treatments.

Green Alternative to Acid Stained Concrete

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

For a greener alternative to acid staining, SoyCrete Architectural Concrete Stain from Eco Safety Products offers the same variegated look in a product that’s environmentally friendly in virtually every sense of the word.

Tradical Hemcrete from American Lime Technology

Building with Concrete Concrete Placing Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

By combining a lime-based binder with a treated hemp shiv, the Tradical Hemcrete mixture provides an extremely sustainable, carbon-negative alternative.

Elegant Glossy Concrete Floor Finish

Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This elegant color combination is the way to go for a simple design that calls for a two-toned color scheme.

Exposed Aggregate Faux Paver Effect on Concrete Recipes

Recipes Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Tempt the eye with a whole new batch of concrete color makers’ favorite designs and effects.

Warming Up to Fireplace Surrounds

Building with Concrete Counter Culture - Spring 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Concrete fireplaces and their architectural elements are quickly becoming one of the hottest trends in decorative concrete.

Multilayer, Mottled Metallic Floor Coating

Tips & How-Tos Recipes Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This technique uses manufactured silicon dioxide platelets coated with titanium dioxide to create a multilayered, variegated, hammer-toned seamless floor coating over concrete or an overlayment.