An old technique with new applications. Burnishing can open up a whole array of visual opportunities for concrete surfaces.
Vol. 2 No. 3 – August/September 2002
Kia Ricchi of Centerline Production: Concrete in Public Works
Kia Ricchi of Centerline Productions takes her love of sculpting to new heights with the use of concrete.
Sparkle Grain System for Eye-Catching Concrete
The Sparkle Grain System is an eye-catching, black sparkle concrete finish that can be applied with color hardeners or by itself.It aids with slip resistance and is designed for sidewalks, driveways, ramps, public buildings, wineries, schools, etc., to name a few.
Photo Courtesy of Ralston Concrete
Exploding Demand for Concrete Countertops
Concrete countertops have become the rage in areas ranging from Malibu and Beverly Hills in California, to Omaha, Nebraska, and Boston, Massachusetts. From coast-to-coast these fabulous countertops are growing rapidly in popularity.
Plastiform Flexible Plastic Forms for Curved Concrete
Forming requirements for decorative concrete often involve radius and curved sections. Plastiform™ concrete forms can be used to set up curves as small as a 3-foot bend radius. The forms are very quick to setup using a cam-lock clamp that fastens the forms to stakes.
Innovative Self-Leveling Terrazzo and Decorative Overlayment Process by Deco Pour
Deco Pour is an innovative self-leveling terrazzo and decorative overlayment process. This enhanced industrial overlayment is poured thin by using a patent pending integral additive called HDS 2001. Overlayments without this additive are typically softer and will not allow for proper seeding and machine honing of the surface.
Manufacturer Profile: Custom Rock International
When decorative concrete is mentioned, typically we’re referring to the booming market in flat concrete. However, there are additional, more specialized niches in the decorative concrete arena: simulated rock formations, typically found in zoos, theme parks and more. Check out some examples in this article.
