If you attended the 2019 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, I hope you took the time to visit Decorative Concrete LIVE! This is the third year Concrete Decor has hosted this outdoor event. Based on the response from attendees, it’s one of the top attractions on their list. A […]
Vol. 19 No. 2 – February/March 2019
Decorative Concrete LIVE! Showcases the Power of Concrete
The third annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! happened during World of Concrete 2019. This year it showcased the power of concrete. It did this in a mix of the latest technologies in products, tools and equipment for residential, retail and also commercial projects. With demonstrations throughout the show, artisans from around […]
What’s New for Today’s Decorative Concrete Industry
Spreading the word about combining old techniques with new ideas continues to push the decorative concrete industry forward.
Know the Difference Between Demos and Training
I think we can all agree we’d be happy if the decorative concrete industry were bigger. You know, if the pie were just a little bit bigger. What are we doing as an industry to positively influence the decorative market? What are you doing as a contractor, material supplier or manufacturer to help grow the pie?
Helicopter Makes Concrete Job Uplifting
When Brandon Gore of Gore Design Co., now located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, accepted a job furnishing a huge outdoor patio on the top floor of a client’s building in Phoenix, Arizona, there were three massive cranes on the job site. Together with the landscape architect, Gore’s design of concrete […]
Sink In and Admire the View
Crafting countertops and sinks out of concrete brings out the best of the material’s chameleon-like qualities.
Concrete Contractors Should Be Aware of Asbestos
Concrete workers should be aware of the health risks associated with asbestos which may be present in concrete placed prior to and during the 1970s.
ASCC/DCC Names 2019 Concrete Award Winners
The American Society of Concrete Contractor’s Decorative Concrete Council recognized concrete award winners at the 2019 World of Concrete.
Maintenance Plans Can Potentially Please Both Parties
If done right, polished concrete — and other decorative concrete approaches — offer low-maintenance solutions in interior and exterior settings.
That’s “low-maintenance” as opposed to “no-maintenance” or “maintenance-free.”
Successfully Brushing Acetone Dyes on Concrete is Possible
You can successfully hand brush quick-drying acetone dye on concrete with the aid of denatured alcohol and a partner to help with the application.