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It’s Just Color… Right? To many clients—and even some specifiers—coloring concrete seems simple. Choose a swatch, pour the mix, and get the color you ordered. But those who work with decorative concrete know better. Achieving consistent, predictable, and lasting color isn’t just a matter of adding pigment. It’s a delicate […]
Part 1 Recap: A New Era of Concrete, New Risks Beneath the Surface In Part 1, we uncovered the hidden vulnerabilities of modern concrete — from mix designs and chemical admixtures to moisture movement and shrinkage. We explored how the quest for speed, sustainability, and strength often introduces risks that […]
The Illusion of Strength Concrete has long been the symbol of durability — an unyielding surface beneath our feet, our buildings, and our infrastructure. To most, its strength seems obvious and dependable, but in reality the concrete we build with today is not the same as the concrete of a […]
With a Legacy Built on Global Projects and Material Mastery, Casto’s integrative thinking and field expertise are redefining what it means to build with cementitious and resinous materials. In the world of decorative concrete, where precision, creativity, and durability must converge, few professionals embody the spirit of innovation and system […]
Floor protection isn’t a glamorous part of any project, and for years it had been a bit of an afterthought for many installers and architects – but not for David Harris. Driven by a desire to find that “just right” solution to his persistent jobsite floor protection challenges, he and […]
Drive through just about any town in America, and you’re likely to spot graffiti on the sides of buildings, railcars, retaining walls, bridges and the like. While it can be considered an artistic medium or a form of artistic expression, it can also be quite a nuisance depending on what […]
While a pool coping may seem like a small piece of an otherwise large project, it’s still a critical part of an install. No matter what type of pool material you use, and no matter what type of decking material you use, each pool project must include a coping. From […]
Maximizing the performance of decorative concrete requires a deep understanding of both the materials involved and the innovative technologies that enhance their properties. Although concrete is a remarkably versatile and durable building material, it presents several inherent challenges that must be addressed in order to ensure optimal workability, strength and […]
For decorative concrete enthusiasts, the Decorative Concrete LIVE space outdoors at the annual World of Concrete show has become a ‘need to see’ part of the annual pilgrimage to the desert, with this year being no exception. This year became the ninth year, Concrete Decor hosted this event, together with […]
The initial idea was a relatively common one: use concrete to replicate the look of stone. But as is often the case, this project design was not as simple as it seemed. The original design intent for the flatwork of the newly renovated California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento, Calif. called […]
