Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014

Vol. 14 No. 7 – October 2014

How to Correct Acid Stain Colors on Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Stain remains a popular finish, and while the number of problems or complaints has decreased over the last few decades, the problems remain the same, and they don’t discriminate between professionals and DIY homeowners.

A Guide to Building Concrete Fire Features

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Furniture Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Throughout the United States and Canada, even in cold climates, homeowners are clamoring for outdoor kitchens and living spaces, using concrete as the material, to enhance the beauty, comfort and resale value of their homes.

Architectural Concrete Bridge Honors Native Americans

Bridges, Roads & Highways Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Can a major axis of modern transportation infrastructure in Los Angeles somehow forge a tie to the region’s pre-modern heritage?

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s 2014 Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Awards

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Events & Recognition Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

For many years, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has held annual Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Awards to recognize excellence in craftsmanship using glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC).

How to Build a Concrete Fire Pit Safely

Outdoor Spaces Tips & How-Tos Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Scott Cohen Comments are Disabled

As a contractor with extensive experience with all types of outdoor fire features, and as an expert witness in situations where something’s gone terribly wrong, I’d like to share some of the basic guidelines I use to maximize both safety and enjoyment of buidling concrete fire pits.

How Hundreds of Unique Precast Concrete Panels Transformed this Museum

Building with Concrete Precast Concrete Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

As graceful as an acrobatic touchdown catch by Danny Abramowicz. As stunning as a Mel Blount goal-line interception. More sweeping than a Vida Blue curveball.

PVC Pipe, Leftover Diamonds, Paint and Chalk Put to Work on Decorative Concrete Jobs

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Polishing Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Bryon "Bru" Bruington Comments are Disabled

Make line cuts with a Dremel rotary tool Using a Dremel hand-held rotary tool for freehand line cuts in decorative concrete greatly decreases the time it takes and increases the accuracy of the cut. It is a small rotary tool with high rpm, and it’s relatively easy on the budget. […]

Artisans Pushing the Limits of What Can Be Done With Concrete

Featured Contractor Concrete Countertops Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Bars and countertops are “anticlimactic” to this month’s artisans in concrete, Justin Burd and Nathan Smith. “We’ve been trying to push the limits of what concrete can do as a medium by creating good design and shapes that are not often seen within our industry,” says Smith. Burd, 36, who […]

One of a Kind Concrete Chandeliers & Faux-Bois Furniture

Concrete Art Concrete Furniture Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Connecticut-based faux-bois artisan Michael Fogg spent eight years as a journeyman cabinetmaker and architectural woodworker. He then managed his own cabinetmaking business for six years before feeling stifled.

Four Ways to Grow Your Decorative Concrete Business While Staying Solvent

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Concrete contractors are inundated with small tips and tricks that hopefully one day will help them out in specific situations. Very rarely does anyone talk about business or industry growth as it relates to your specific company.

Here are four things that will help you and your polishing business today.