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Old World-Style Concrete Countertops That Look Like Italian Granite

Concrete Countertops Vol. 16 No. 5 - July 2016 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

In 2015, homeowners who had traveled throughout Italy contacted Darryl Bates of Excalibur Surfaces in Simi Valley, California, about wanting Old World-style concrete countertops that looked like the Italian granite they had admired on their trip.

University Facility Gets High Marks Thanks to Innovative Flooring Solution

Concrete Polishing Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Urbanest is student accommodation with a difference, where everything is top of the class; is distinctive, interactive and extremely functional. The renowned student hub was founded in 2008 and has expanded to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Concrete Decor columnist Jennifer Faller explains how doing mock-ups of decorative concrete can help you have a successful project.

Mock-ups of Decorative Concrete Jobs Make Sense

Concrete Polishing Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Jennifer Faller Comments are Disabled

You can fine-tune your concrete polishing bid by figuring out before the job begins how the concrete is going to grind, what diamonds you will need and how to prepare. Walk on the slab, pour some water on it, scratch at it and put a diamond on it.

Your Mock-up Materials Matter, So Don’t Cut Corners

Business & Technology Vol. 12 No. 7 - October 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

There is an increase in complaints about the final color not matching the sample or mock-up. In all cases, a small mock-up was created, finished and cured as specified, and eventually accepted by the client. Fast forward to the actual job placement, and all of a sudden the color no longer matched the mock-up sample.

Set Realistic Expectations
for Integrally Colored Concrete

Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 19 No. 4 - May/June 2019 by Steve VandeWater Comments are Disabled

When choosing to use colored concrete on a project, there is very often a discrepancy between the owner’s expectations and the reality of the finished job. Two major reasons for this are that manufacturers’ color charts cannot possibly show the true color, and most contractors fail to adequately explain this to the customer.

How to Use Samples, Mock-ups and Models to Your Best Advantage

Tips & How-Tos Business & Technology Vol. 14 No. 5 - July 2014 by Karen Keyes Comments are Disabled

Samples, mock-ups and models take the guesswork out of decorative concrete finishes and offer a sense of security for the owner, designer and contractor. They quickly get everyone on the same page before crews permanently place any concrete on the site.

Hand-carved, Powder-colored Concrete Floor in North Carolina

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

Cheryl and Ralph Burgess, of Mackintosh on the Lake, a development in Burlington, N.C., wanted a design in their sunroom. As you can see, they got a pretty spectacular one.

Leave a Mark on Concrete with Specially Made Stencils and Stains

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Mike Dougherty Comments are Disabled

Contractors and artisans use specially made stencils and stains to leave their marks on decorative concrete.

Decorative Concrete Trends Indicates Popularity of Large Designs

Business & Technology Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The first time I delivered “Trends in Decorative Concrete” was at the Concrete Decor Show in Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2014. It was initially created to present a quick snapshot of what was trending in our industry, targeting primarily the design community. At the time, I never anticipated the […]