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Stone-textured Overlay Transforms Maine Ski Resort

Michael Day of Day’s Concrete Floors Inc., North Monmouth, Maine, was hired in 2011 to do some serious makeover work at the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort Hotel in Carrabasset Valley, Maine.

Engraved Zodiac a Perfect Fit for Asian Restaurant in British Columbia

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

For those of us who remember how trendy the whole zodiac thing was in the 1970s, it’s fun to see it pop up now and again. Here’s an example, a stained and engraved zodiac pattern on concrete in a Chinese-style restaurant called Temptasian in Vernon, British Columbia.

Bidding, Pouring and Finishing Concrete at a Northwest University

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 13 No. 2 - February/March 2013 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

The 34,000-square-foot colored and stamped concrete courtyard that Allied Concrete Applicators poured at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash., presented a laundry list of challenges that had to be dealt with during installation.

A Concrete Spread at a High-end Central Charlotte Restaurant

Concrete Countertops Vol. 13 No. 2 - February/March 2013 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Inside, decorative concrete that resembles Venetian plaster is troweled on some walls while molded log tiles made out of glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) cover others. Huge columns shaped to look like intricately crafted wooden chair legs were designed with a CAD program, fashioned out of foam and chicken wire, and covered with troweled-on white concrete

Artistry and Color Give Restaurant Its Visual Zest

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 13 No. 5 - July 2013 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Spice 6, a fast-casual restaurant in Hyattsville, Md., serves up a zesty visual feast that complements its Chipotle-like “modern Indian” bill of fare.

Concrete Crafters Blend Applications at Popular Microbrewery

Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 1 - January 2014 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

There’s a little bit of art and a little bit of science involved in the making of beer. And when the popular Sun King Brewing Co. in Indianapolis, Ind., needed an upgrade to its floors, the local flooring contractor contacted to handle the job applied the same mixed approach.

Concrete Fire Pit Warms up Restaurant

Concrete Furniture Vol. 14 No. 6 - August/September 2014 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

A fire pit is not an unusual feature for a nice restaurant, but there is something unique about the built-in fire pit at Wild Salsa.

Polished, Stamped and Stained Concrete in Brewery Facilities

Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 8 - November/December 2014 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

There’s a brew-ha-ha over craft beers these days. And no wonder — with an average of 1.5 breweries opening daily, according to the Brewers Association in Boulder, Colorado, it’s not a stretch to say new ones are popping up faster than anyone can tap a fresh keg. In addition to […]

Ohio Winery Gets Decorative Concrete Overhaul

Concrete Countertops Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 14 No. 8 - November/December 2014 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

People who know Ted Swaldo weren’t surprised last year when the Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro began expanding.

Outdoor Tropical Retreat Restaurant Gets Facelift with a Concrete Overlay

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 15 No. 1 - January 2015 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

A five-star resort will often go the extra mile to achieve the perfect ambiance. But a resort in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, actually went an extra 2,500 miles to Sundek headquarters in Arlington, Texas, to get the decorative concrete deck it wanted for its outdoor restaurant and lounge.