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A Front Yard Full of Concrete Terracing in Portland, Ore.

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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

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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

Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 1 - January 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

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

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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

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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

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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

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Harlan Baldridge Comments are Disabled

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.

How to Apply Texture Crete to Concrete Surfaces

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Texture-Crete, manufactured by Life Deck, is a polymer-modified cementitious coating that can be applied to existing concrete surfaces as well as plywood decks. The coating creates a decorative and safe textured finish with numerous color and texture options.

Keep Concrete Work Beautiful by Choosing the Correct Concrete Sealer

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Concrete Sealers by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Match the sealer to the job, and let your work shine! Concrete sealers help protect and beautify concrete work. But choosing the right one from a bewildering assortment of products is not always easy. Making the best selection depends on several factors: the application, desired aesthetics and maintenance requirements. Knowing the basics can help you make the right choice for each project.

A concrete chair outdoors that has been colored and decorated with a floral design.

Concrete Designs by Marvin and Lilli Ann Rosenberg

Concrete Art Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Concrete Furniture by Rosemary Camozzi Comments are Disabled

Lilli Ann Rosenberg discovered concrete more or less by accident, when a concrete truck dumped a pile of wet cement in a vacant lot across the street from the Henry Street Settlement in New York City, where she taught art to children.