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How to Create a Shower Bench out of Concrete

Recipes Concrete Countertops Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Originally designed for a shower bench installation, this striking river-themed countertop application features a dazzling blue-colored mix with glass aggregate and gorgeous river stone detailing.

Because its made of fiberglass, the freshly cut edges arent as sharp, making it safe to work with.

Easy to use SpiderLath a Metal Lath Alternative

Tools & Equipment Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

If you apply vertical concrete, carve concrete walls or create cast pieces, sooner or later you may have to face a painful truth: Traditional metal lath can be troublesome.

Involving Small Contractors is Big Business for Airport Authority

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 14 No. 4 - May/June 2014 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

In 2009, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board adopted a small-business preference policy. Since then, “The airport has had a strong commitment to maximizing opportunities for small and local businesses to compete for contracts,” says Sonia Cruz, small-business development program manager for the airport authority.

Recipe: Belgium Stonework Interior Stamped Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Recipes Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This gorgeous interior finish echoes the classic look of Belgium stonework by combining a handful of texture skins with a variety of innovative touches that add to the concrete floor’s natural look.

How the International Green Construction Code Affects You

Building with Concrete Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Most of the requirements in the IGCC that could apply to decorative concrete are not really that new, and often they are things you already do.

A Concrete Tribute to 9/11 at World of Concrete

Events & Recognition Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Under the tutelage of Ed Gruetzner, a decorative concrete practitioner and retired firefighter from New York City, and Michael Eastergard, owner of PreiTech Corp., a concrete form company, students from both MTSU and Chico State created a memorial to members of two companies of firefighters who were lost at the World Trade Center, Sept. 11, 2001.

Cold Weather Stamping is doable when you know the right information about how concrete cures.

Stamping Concrete in Cold Weather

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

We all know there are times when you just can’t get around stamping in cold weather. Here are some helpful hints.

The 2010 Inductees

Hall of Fame Events & Recognition by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame announced its first group of honorees at the 2010 Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Recipe: Iron Giant with Acid Stain

Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 6 - August/September 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Using iron shavings to alter the reaction of the stains, this recipe is ideal if you’re after dramatic patterns and bold swirls of color.

The Illuminator Creates the Magic For Fiber Optics in Concrete

Concrete Art Vol. 10 No. 1 - January 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

The illuminator is a sort of "magic box" that performs several functions in a fiber-optic concrete installation. First, it is the place where the light source illuminates the fibers. Second, it is the matrix that holds the fibers in place in the order required to create a desired effect. Third, it houses the equipment that controls the color, brightness and sequence of the lights.