Nailing the gold in the O that is the official logo of University of Oregon sports couldn’t have been easy. But here it is, on a dyed and polished cement overlay floor at The Duck Store in the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall, near Portland, Ore.
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Replicate this Concrete Floor using a Versatile Staining Technique
A versatile staining technique that creates a rich mottled finish that can be used on either newly poured, ultra-lightweight concrete or preexisting standard-weight slabs — or on a project that includes both.
A Place to Learn about Evolving Green Ideas and Practices
I’ve talked to experts on everything from LEED terminology and concrete polishing to sustainable coatings and organic materials. In this process, I’ve noticed that just when you think you know what green means, something changes.
How to Reinforce Your Concrete Countertop
Proper reinforcing and good mix design go hand in hand to prevent problems with concrete countertops. The materials you use for reinforcing are just as important as those you select for your mix. To understand which materials are best for reinforcing your concrete countertop, you first need to understand how reinforcing works.
TV Show Features Concrete that Looks Like Wood
You can’t hate your bathroom when it features a flawless faux wood technique created and marketed by JM Lifestyles (Randolph, N.J.).
Two Systems from Westcoat Combat Moisture Issues
Second-story decks are popular outdoor spaces in both residential and commercial buildings. But, unless there is some sort waterproofing in place, the space underneath is essentially useless. Weather, over time, can even destroy it. In order to help combat moisture problems, Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems offers two popular and proven […]
Sculpted Hillside is Home to a Serene Pool Deck
When we think of sculpting, most of us probably picture statues or abstract artistic shapes, not a combination of walls and steps and terraces that enhance the natural surroundings. Yet that is what the sculpting of a hillside is shaping the landscape into an attractive blend of man-made and natural elements.
How to Choose an Overlay From the Four Different Types
There are four different overlay systems used in creating decorative concrete floors: microtoppings, stampable overlays, multipurpose overlays and self-leveling overlays. All have different characters and makeups with which to achieve decorative looks.
Cutting-edge Decorative Concrete Takes Center Stage in Las Vegas
Two recent decorative concrete projects on the Strip — for two very high-profile ventures, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and the CityCenter Las Vegas development — illustrate why working in Las Vegas is a unique undertaking.
Build Your Business on a Foundation of Innovation
For your decorative concrete business to grow, it must be built on a foundation of innovation. If you don’t do so, you will find it increasingly difficult to create lasting value for your business and your customers.
