Samples, mock-ups and models take the guesswork out of decorative concrete finishes and offer a sense of security for the owner, designer and contractor. They quickly get everyone on the same page before crews permanently place any concrete on the site.
Vol. 14 No. 5 – July 2014
What’s The Best Way to Strip Sealers from Stamped Concrete?
Question: How do I strip sealer from my stamped concrete patio? The installer used color hardener. Will I lose the color off the top when I strip?
Quality Control Procedures That Will Increase Your Concrete Countertop Profits
Think of your concrete countertop business as a bucket you fill with water. You try to make as many sales as possible (in other words, put in lots of cups of water). You try to keep your price as high as possible and do large projects (use large cups). But if the bucket is leaky, all of your efforts are in vain.
Building the Perfect Pool Deck Starting with the Subgrade
Unstable subgrade is the primary culprit in cracking, shifting and settling in concrete around pools. We can all agree that concrete is only as good as what you put it on top of.
Use Household Items to Take Your Concrete Up a Notch
An expert’s tips on how to use these common household items to make your decorative concrete work easier and more beautiful.
Polished Aggregate Floor Scores Points at New Nike Store
It’s all about branding with the big-name consumer retail companies these days, and Nike is one of the biggest brand names around.
Concrete Ribbons Beautify Courtyard in San Francisco
When the U.S. General Services Administration decided to renovate the federal office building at 50 United Nations Plaza in downtown San Francisco for its own use, officials set out to make the building a model of environmental sustainability.
Architectural Concrete Stands Tall
As the newest addition to UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute, located near the Westwood Village campus gateway, the Edie and Lew Wasserman Building rounds out a trio of buildings that house research and programs dedicated to restoring and preserving eyesight
7 Tips to Take Your Concrete Countertops to the Next Level
Turn your little concrete countertop shop into a that big business by getting your projects out the door sooner.
Epoxy Floor in a San Diego Kitchen Wows Architect
This wild floor design should tame the outdated notion that epoxies are only for airplane hangers and garage floors.