Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015

Vol. 15 No. 4 – May/June 2015

Five Secrets of a Successful Decorative Concrete Design Center Revealed

Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Karen Keyes Comments are Disabled

In 2001, Colorado Hardscapes made a move that forever changed its approach to sales and marketing. The company moved into a new concrete design center, the first of its kind in Colorado.

Decorative Concrete Contractor Troy Lemon’s Blue Moon Shines at WOC

Unlike God almighty who, according to the Bible, created the world, its heavens and all forms of life in six days, the best Troy Lemon and his mortal crew could do was hand-form and carve a concrete replica of the moon in four.

Scofield Decorative Concrete Awards Showcases Standout Projects

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Bridges, Roads & Highways Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

After 100 years in the decorative concrete industry, L. M. Scofield Co. knows a thing or two about beautiful, standout projects. As it marks its centennial, the company also marks its seventh annual Decorative Concrete Awards, given to contractors, architects or designers doing exceptional work using Scofield systems.

A Folded Concrete Exterior Mimics Textiles on this Munich Fabric House

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Situated in an industrial zone on Munich, Germany’s north side, an eye-catching building hosts production, showroom and office spaces for textile print and embroidery. Known as The Textilmacher, this three-story building has a precast concrete facade reminiscent of creased fabric.

Concrete Walkway and Columbariums Transform a Catholic Church Garden

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

ConScape Inc., a commercial, architectural and decorative concrete firm in Fort Worth, Texas, seemed like a godsend to the parishioners. With decorative concrete as its intervention, the company transformed part of the church’s landscape from a tired terrain into a radiant and peaceful panorama.

From Shape into Style: An Artist Explores and Explains Good Decorative Concrete Design

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Gaye Goodman Comments are Disabled

There is a famous paperback called "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White. Many writers treasure it as a guide to writing clearly and succinctly while avoiding common grammatical errors. The handbook itself is a model of clarity.

Understanding the Components of Polishing Newly Placed Concrete

Concrete Polishing Concrete Placing Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Today, most slabs are finished using mechanical trowels for the body of the slab and hand trowels for the edges. There are two basic types of mechanical trowels: walk-behinds and ride-ons.

Concrete Countertop Overlays are Finding Favor with Homeowners

Concrete Countertops Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Mike Besse Comments are Disabled

Decorative concrete has become increasingly popular with every passing year, and has evolved from primarily flooring products to use in walls, showers and countertops. Because of the increased popularity in decorative concrete, the used of overlays has grown as well and they have a lot of advantages.

Managing Your Decorative Concrete Business for Profit

Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

By my estimation, nearly 80 percent of all decorative concrete businesses fail to reach full earning potential, thanks to some form of mismanagement. Don’t feel bad. This percentage elevates when we combine all other construction trades into the equation.

Magicraftsman: Roch Fautch, Spokane, Washington

Concrete Art Featured Contractor Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Growing up in the mountains on a remote piece of property near Spokane, Washington, was just the setting needed to instill a limitless imagination, work ethic and determination into Roch (pronounced Rock) Fautch.