As the nation came to terms with their grief and outrage of the September 11th attack, others stepped into the debris and began to clear a path for rebirth in hopes that by rebuilding the physical structures that had been destroyed.
Vol. 2 No. 1 – February/March 2002
Surmounting the Task of Building Straight and Radial Concrete Steps
Today’s manufacturers offer contractors a timely, cost effective and decorative treatment for almost any staircase project.
Top Secrets to Successful Concrete Countertops
Like the structural character of a concrete foundation, concrete countertops are structured as well but with a whole lot more sex-appeal.
Concrete Recipe for Success: Concrete Mix Design
Creating the right recipes for your concrete mix will ensure high quality installations with a decorative finish every time.
How To Enhance Concrete With Stenciling
To enhance newly-poured concrete or to rejuvenate existing concrete, stenciling is a decorative application worth considering. It may seem like a simple process, but a few fine points separate nice-looking, profitable stencil jobs from the rest. We’ve asked some experienced stencilers for tips to elevate your stenciling jobs from so-so […]
Decorative Concrete Techniques: Stencils and Acid Etching
A surface-preparation product called The Profiler from Surface Gel Tek can be used to create an etched effect with stencils. In these photos, Dane Hantz of Dane Concrete Design in Prescott, Arizona, demonstrates the technique. The surface was a steel-troweled concrete floor in a home. Hantz wanted to create a 60-linear-foot border around the room.
