Decorative concrete makeovers make ideal pro bono projects. A recent press release from Concrete Coatings Inc. describes a perfect example, in which contractors donated time, labor and materials to improve a northern Utah retreat camp for kids facing challenging circumstances.
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“Concrete Nation” TV show covers Concrete Decor Show
The new “Concrete Nation” TV show, slated to begin airing this year on Fox affiliates, plans to spend all kind of time at the 2011 Concrete Decor Show in Nashville, Tenn.
Decorative Concrete Bigwigs Don the Pink Hat and Boa
If you were just at the 2012 Concrete Decor Show in San Antonio, you might recognize a few of these industry players.
A Front Yard Full of Concrete Terracing in Portland, Ore.
This house and its concrete terraces and walkways is at N.E. 69th and Sacramento in Portland, Ore. The concrete surfaces are done in a Davis Pewter style with sand-finished flatwork and acid-finished walls.
Decorative Concrete Carving in Minus 25 Degrees
Decorative concrete craftsman and landscaper Randall Klassen cannot afford to let cold slow him down. He works in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Cold comes with the territory.
Coloring Concrete in Winter Weather
There are many regions where the weather does not seem winterlike but is cold enough to affect concrete placement. This is where cold-weather placement practices become very important. Not following the rules because it does not seem that cold potentially leads to concrete that is weak and substandard.
Kansas City Concrete Trade Group Awards Best Work of 2012
The Concrete Promotional Group of Greater Kansas City has announced its annual Excellence in Concrete Awards. The awards recognize outstanding work in concrete construction in the greater Kansas City area, comprised of parts of Missouri and Kansas.
Kingdom Products Treats Longtime Employees to a Mexican Vacation
Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply recognized head of customer service Colleen Washington and warehouse manager Anthony Fontini for 10 years of employment by offering to buy Colleen, Anthony and their spouses an all-expense-paid vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Art Professor Devises Original Arkansas Razorback Design on Concrete
Steven Ochs, who holds a master’s of fine art degree and is a professor of art and chair of the department of art and design at Southern Arkansas University, shared these photos of his latest project.
A Cementitious Dry Wall Mix
by Flex-C-Ment
Flex-C-Ment Wall Mix is a cementitious dry mix designed specifically for deep wall textures, creating the appearance of various stone and brick patterns. It can be applied up to 2"-3" thick without sagging.