Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 - Concrete Decor

Vol. 7 No. 3 – May 2007

When Water Attacks: Effective Drain Systems for Decorative Concrete

Building with Concrete Concrete Placing Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

How to prevent water damage from spoiling your project. Water is the enemy of decorative concrete. And the water can come from anywhere. Most often, it comes from irrigation sprinklers that are installed well after the concrete contractor is done.

Decorative Concrete Stands the Test of Time

Building with Concrete Concrete Maintenance Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

When this concrete was installed in 1927, the decision makers of this historic hotel wanted the assurance that the building would have the natural look so commonly seen in the High Sierras — and not the look of industrial concrete. And its still delighting guests to this day.

Faux Finished Illusions on Concrete

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Bob Harris is probably best known as founder and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute. But one of his side passions is faux finishing.

How to Excel at Concrete Countertop Sink and Edge Fabrication

Tips & How-Tos Tools & Equipment Concrete Countertops Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Nick Bertram Comments are Disabled

A review of tools and methods for sink polishing and edge profiling concrete countertops.

Concrete Contractor Specializing in Hardscaping: Site Technologies Inc., Roswell, Ga.

Outdoor Spaces Featured Contractor Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Beautiful streetscapes. Retail and commercial spaces with the look and feel of parks. Incredibly designed school campuses. The great ones all have something in common: Hardscapes that make them accessible and welcoming to human interaction.

Ductal Concrete by Lafarge

Outdoor Spaces Bridges, Roads & Highways Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

Lightweight and ultra-high-performance, fiber-reinforced Ductal offers advantages over traditional construction materials in interior and exterior applications: strength, durability, aesthetics and ductility.

Designer Cast-iron Drain Covers from Iron Age Designs

Concrete Art Concrete Placing Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Decorative grates made of cast iron look impressive. But too often, they’re also expensive, so they aren’t considered for any projects but those with the largest budgets. A company called Iron Age Designs hopes to change that. Iron Age grates are manufactured using cost-efficient Danish technology, so they can be […]