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Coloring Concrete: Navigating the Challenges of Surface Coloration

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 2: Building Smarter: Field-Tested Solutions for Concrete Success

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 Systems Behind the Surface: Establishing Matthew Casto’s Expertise

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 […]

Jobsite Floor Protection: Protection for Architectural Concrete Flooring

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 […]

How Admixture Technology Enhances Decorative Concrete Performance

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 […]

2025 Decorative Concrete LIVE, A World of Concrete Attraction

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 […]